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.
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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.
Elite 8 Results: Saturday, March 28
The South and West Regions have been decided. North Dakota and Wisconsin are the first two teams to advance to the 2026 Final Four.
- South Regional Final:(3) Illinois 71, (9) Iowa 59
- Recap: The Illini dominated the paint (+28 points in the paint) and outrebounded the Hawkeyes 38-21 to secure their first Final Four trip under Brad Underwood.
- West Regional Final:(1) Arizona 79, (2) Purdue 64
- Recap: The Wildcats ended a 25-year Final Four drought by pulling away from the Boilermakers in the second half. Freshman Koa Peat led the way with 20 points.
Elite 8 Schedule: Sunday, March 29
The final two spots in the Final Four will be determined today. Both games will be broadcast live on CBS.
| Game | Region | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| (6) Tennessee vs. (1) Michigan | Midwest | 2:15 PM | CBS |
| (2) UConn vs. (1) Duke | East | 5:05 PM | CBS |
Elite Eight Update: Michigan Punches Ticket to Indy
The Midwest Region has its champion! No. 1 Michigan put on a masterclass in Chicago, overwhelming Tennessee 95-62. Behind a career-high 27 points from Yaxel Lendeborg and a suffocating defense that held the Vols to just 32% shooting, the Wolverines have secured their first Final Four trip since 2018.
Michigan now heads to Indianapolis for a big #1 vs #1 showdown against Arizona this Saturday.
Elite Eight Final Result: A Historic Comeback
- Final Score: (2) UConn 73, (1) Duke 72
- The Moment: Trailing by as many as 19 points in the first half, the Huskies clawed back to within striking distance in the final minutes. Freshman wing Braylon Mullins, an Indiana native, hit a miraculous three-pointer with just 0.4 seconds remaining to give UConn its first lead of the entire game and the victory.
- Key Performers: Center Tarris Reed anchored the comeback inside, while Silas Demary Jr. and Solo Ball provided crucial late-game execution to overcome a 44-25 halftime deficit.
Updated 2026 Final Four Matchups
Location: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
- National Semifinal 1 (Saturday, April 4): Arizona vs. Michigan
- National Semifinal 2 (Saturday, April 4): Illinois vs. Duke
National Championship (Monday, April 6): TBD vs. TBD
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.
