The 2026 MAAC Men’s Basketball Championship game between the No. 1 Merrimack Warriors and the No. 3 Siena Saints will take place tonight, March 10, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN2 from Atlantic City, NJ. The winner earns an automatic bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
Game Preview & Betting Odds
- Matchup: No. 1 Merrimack vs. No. 3 Siena.
- Time: 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT.
- Location: Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ.
- Live Stream: ESPN+ / WatchESPN.
- Current Line: Merrimack -2.5 (O/U 134.5).
Why This Game Matters for Your Bracket
Merrimack is currently projected as a #16 seed in the East Regional (Washington, D.C.). However, a dominant win tonight in the MAAC Championship could potentially push them off the “First Four” line and directly into a matchup against a #1 seed like Duke.
Printable MAAC & NCAA Brackets
Don’t wait until the game ends to update your records. Download our live-updated trackers below:
- Download: 2026 March Madness Auto-Bid Tracker (Updated Live) – See where tonight’s winner lands on the big board.
- Download: Official 2026 MAAC Tournament Bracket PDF – Final updated results from Atlantic City.
More March Madness Coverage
- Selection Sunday 2026: Date, Time, and TV Schedule
- Bubble Watch: Is the MAAC a One-Bid League?
FAQ: MAAC Championship 2026
Who won the 2026 MAAC regular season title? Merrimack claimed the regular season title, earning them the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye in the tournament.
Where is the 2026 NCAA Tournament? The 2026 tournament concludes with the Final Four at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on April 4 and 6, 2026.
How many teams from the MAAC make March Madness? Historically, the MAAC is a “one-bid” league, meaning only the winner of tonight’s championship game will advance to the NCAA Tournament.
