The first weekend of the 2026 NCAA Tournament concluded with a Sunday for the history books. From Iowa taking down the reigning national champions to St. John’s clinching a Sweet 16 berth on a buzzer-beater, the field has been trimmed to 16.
Below is the confirmed Sweet 16 Schedule and a recap of the Round of 32 results.. For your convenience, we have generated a Free 2026 March Madness Schedule PDF that you can print on a single page, complete with all game dates, tip-off times (EST), and television broadcast channels (CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV).
Updated: March 23rd, 2026
Essential 2026 Tournament Resources
- 🏀 Free Printable 2026 March Madness Bracket PDF (Bundle) – includes our 1-Page and XL formats.
- 💵 2026 March Madness Squares: Free Generator and Payout Rules.
- 📢 Enter the $BRACKETS Raffle & Crypto Bracket Challenge on X.
Confirmed Sweet 16 Schedule (March 26–27)
The road to the Final Four in Indianapolis continues this Thursday. All times ET.
Thursday, March 26
| Time (ET) | Matchup | Channel | Location |
| 7:10 PM | (11) Texas vs. (2) Purdue | CBS | San Jose, CA |
| 7:30 PM | (9) Iowa vs. (4) Nebraska | TBS/truTV | Houston, TX |
| 9:45 PM | (4) Arkansas vs. (1) Arizona | CBS | San Jose, CA |
| 10:05 PM | (3) Illinois vs. (2) Houston | TBS/truTV | Houston, TX |
Friday, March 27
| Time (ET) | Matchup | Channel | Location |
| 7:10 PM | (5) St. John’s vs. (1) Duke | CBS | Washington, D.C. |
| 7:35 PM | (4) Alabama vs. (1) Michigan | TBS/truTV | Chicago, IL |
| 9:45 PM | (2) UConn vs. (3) Michigan State | CBS | Washington, D.C. |
| 10:10 PM | (6) Tennessee vs. (2) Iowa State | TBS/truTV | Chicago, IL |
Printable March Madness Schedule 2026
Here you go. You can get the printable March Madness schedule 2026 in PDF or image format below. Enjoy.
Sunday Round of 32 Results Recap
The Giant Falls: (9) Iowa 73, (1) Florida 72. Alvaro Folgueiras hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 4.5 seconds left to stun the reigning champs.
Buzzer Beater: (5) St. John’s 67, (4) Kansas 65. Dylan Darling banked home a layup as time expired to send Rick Pitino to the Sweet 16.
Dominance: (4) Alabama 90, (5) Texas Tech 65. The Crimson Tide set a school record for margin of victory in the tournament to advance.
Other Winners: (2) Purdue, (2) Iowa State, (6) Tennessee, (1) Arizona, and (2) UConn all handled business to secure their spots.
Not sure where truTV is on your Roku? Check our 2026 Streaming Guide.
2026 March Madness Schedule
| Round | Date | Locations / Cities | TV |
| Selection Sunday | Sunday, Mar 15 | Indianapolis, IN | CBS |
| First Four | Mar 17-18 | Dayton, OH (UD Arena) | truTV |
| Round of 64 | Thu, Mar 19 | Buffalo, Greenville, OKC, Portland | CBS, TBS, TNT, truTV |
| Round of 64 | Fri, Mar 20 | Tampa, Philly, San Diego, St. Louis | CBS, TBS, TNT, truTV |
| Round of 32 | Sat, Mar 21 | (Winners from Thursday’s sites) | CBS, TBS, TNT, truTV |
| Round of 32 | Sun, Mar 22 | (Winners from Friday’s sites) | CBS, TBS, TNT, truTV |
| Sweet 16 | Thu, Mar 26 | Houston (South) / San Jose (West) | CBS, TBS |
| Sweet 16 | Fri, Mar 27 | Chicago (Midwest) / Wash. D.C. (East) | CBS, TBS |
| Elite Eight | Sat, Mar 28 | Houston (South) / San Jose (West) | CBS, TBS |
| Elite Eight | Sun, Mar 29 | Chicago (Midwest) / Wash. D.C. (East) | CBS, TBS |
| Final Four | Sat, Apr 4 | Indianapolis, IN (Lucas Oil Stadium) | TBS |
Key Dates for the 2026 NCAA Tournament
- Selection Sunday: Sunday, March 15, 2026 (6:00 PM ET on CBS)
- First Four: Tuesday, March 17, and Wednesday, March 18 (Dayton, OH)
- Round of 64: Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20
- Round of 32: Saturday, March 21, and Sunday, March 22
- Sweet 16: Thursday, March 26, and Friday, March 27
- Elite Eight: Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29
- Final Four: Saturday, April 4 (U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN)
- National Championship: Monday, April 6 (U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN)
More 2026 March Madness Resources
- 🏀 Free 2026 March Madness Bracket PDF (Bundle) – Get our 1-Page, XL, and Cheat Sheet brackets.
- 💵 2026 March Madness Squares: Free Generator & Rules – Randomize your axis numbers and print a 1-page grid.
- 📢Enter the $BRACKETS Raffle on X – Join our crypto bracket league and win prizes.
Important 2026 TV Channel Reminder
It is important to note that the TV rotation has shifted for 2026. While CBS still carries the heavy afternoon windows for the first two rounds, the Final Four (April 4) and the National Championship (April 6) will both air on TBS.
If you are streaming, you can catch CBS games on Paramount+ and all Turner network games (TBS, TNT, truTV) on the Max app or B/R Sports Add-on.
More March Madness Info for You
When is Selection Sunday 2026?
Selection Sunday is Sunday, March 15, 2026. The Men’s Selection Show will air at 6:00 PM ET on CBS, and the Women’s Selection Show will air at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN.
What channel is the 2026 Final Four on?
The 2026 Men’s Final Four and National Championship will be broadcast exclusively on TBS. The games will also be available for streaming on the Max app (via the B/R Sports Add-on).
Where is the 2026 National Championship game?
The 2026 NCAA National Championship will be played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on Monday, April 6, 2026.
How can I stream March Madness 2026 without cable?
You can stream games via Paramount+ (for CBS games) and Max (for TBS, TNT, and truTV games). Live TV streaming services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV Stream carry all four tournament channels.
When does the Round of 64 start?
The first full round of the tournament begins on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Games will kick off approximately at 12:15 PM ET across multiple sites.
