The 2026 NCAA Tournament has reached the Regional Finals. After a chaotic Sweet 16, only eight teams remain with a chance to advance to the Final Four in Indianapolis. Whether you are tracking the remaining #1 seeds or following the year’s biggest Cinderella story, having a physical bracket is the best way to stay on top of the action.
Below, you will find our Free Printable 2026 Elite Eight Bracket (PDF). This single-page tracker is updated with all results through the Sweet 16 and includes the full broadcast schedule for the weekend.
Download the Free 2026 Elite Eight Bracket PDF Here
Elite Eight Schedule & TV Channels
Here is the 2026 Elite Eight schedule for you. The Regional Finals are split across Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29. Saturday’s games will air on TBS, while Sunday’s games move to CBS.
Saturday, March 28 (Regional Finals)
- South Regional (Houston): (9) Iowa vs. (3) Illinois | 6:09 PM ET | TBS
- West Regional (San Jose): (2) Purdue vs. (1) Arizona | 8:49 PM ET | TBS
Sunday, March 29 (Regional Finals)
- East Regional (Washington D.C.): TBD vs. TBD | 2:20 PM ET | CBS
- Midwest Regional (Chicago): TBD vs. TBD | 5:05 PM ET | CBS (Sunday matchups will be finalized following the conclusion of Friday night’s Sweet 16 games.)
2026 Tournament Resources
- Sweet 16 Results & Scores – See the full path each team took to reach the Elite Eight.
- March Madness Bingo Generator – Make your own bingo cards to enjoy any game during a watch party.
- March Madness Squares Generator – Squares aren’t just for the Super Bowl. Make your own for March Madness here.
Printable 2026 Elite 8 Bracket
Here’s the printable 2026 Elite 8 Bracket in image format for you below (PDF Here). You can also download a blank Elite Eight bracket here (PDF format) too.
Elite Eight: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What channel is the Elite Eight on? For 2026, the Saturday games are broadcast on TBS and truTV. The Sunday games are broadcast on CBS. All games can be streamed via the March Madness Live app, with Sunday games also available on Paramount+.
Where are the Elite Eight games being played? The 2026 host cities for the Regional Finals are Houston (South), San Jose (West), Chicago (Midwest), and Washington D.C. (East).
How many teams advance from the Elite Eight? The winner of each Regional Final advances to the Final Four, which will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, April 4.
Is there a printable bracket for the Elite Eight? Yes! You can download our updated, one-page PDF bracket above to track every team’s path to the National Championship.
