The 2027 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament is scheduled to begin on March 16, 2027, and will conclude with the National Championship game on April 5, 2027, at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. As fans look ahead to next season, the road to the Final Four will travel through iconic venues like Madison Square Garden and Crypto.com Arena. Whether you are planning a trip to a regional site or looking for a future printable bracket, here is the complete 2027 March Madness schedule and super early printable, blank bracket for you.
Download the Preliminary 2027 March Madness Bracket PDF
2027 March Madness Schedule & Key Dates
The 88th edition of the tournament officially kicks off with Selection Sunday, where the 68-team field will be revealed.
- Selection Sunday: March 14, 2027
- First Four: March 16–17, 2027
- First & Second Rounds: March 18–21, 2027
- Sweet 16 & Elite Eight: March 25–28, 2027
- Final Four: April 3, 2027
- NCAA Championship Game: April 5, 2027
2027 Tournament Locations & Host Cities
The NCAA has finalized the sub-regional and regional sites for the 2027 tournament.
First and Second Rounds
- March 18 & 20:
- Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena (Host: Duquesne)
- Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center (Host: Creighton)
- Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena (Host: North Texas)
- Spokane, WA – Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena (Host: Idaho)
- March 19 & 21:
- Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center (Host: Charlotte)
- Minneapolis, MN – Target Center (Host: Minnesota)
- Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center (Host: Louisville)
- Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center (Host: Sacramento State)
Regional Sites (Sweet 16 & Elite Eight)
- March 25 & 27:
- West Regional: Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena (Host: Pepperdine)
- South Regional: San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center (Host: UTSA)
- March 26 & 28:
- East Regional: New York, NY – Madison Square Garden (Host: St. John’s)
- Midwest Regional: Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center (Host: Big 12)
The 2027 Final Four Schedule
- April 3 & 5, 2026
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Venue: Ford Field
- Host: Michigan State University
How to Watch: 2027 NCAA Tournament TV Schedule
Broadcast rights for March Madness remain with CBS and TNT Sports (TBS, TNT, and truTV).
- Selection Sunday: CBS
- First Four: truTV
- First & Second Rounds: CBS, TBS, TNT, truTV
- Regionals: CBS and TBS
- Final Four & Championship: CBS (The Final Four rotates between CBS and TBS each year; 2027 is scheduled for CBS).
[PREVIEW] 2027 March Madness Printable Bracket (PDF)
While the field won’t be set until next March, you can download our preliminary 2027 tournament tracker to stay updated on automatic bids and conference tournament winners as they happen.
Tournament Resources & Other Sports Links
- Historical NCAA Tournament Seed Performance & Records
- Finalized 2026 World Cup 104-Match Schedule
- 2026 MLB Master Schedule & Printable PDF
- 2026 NBA Playoff Schedule & Bracket
Frequently Asked Questions: 2027 March Madness
When is Selection Sunday in 2027? Selection Sunday is scheduled for March 14, 2027. This is the day the selection committee reveals the full 68-team bracket and seeding.
Where is the 2027 Final Four? The 2027 Final Four will be held at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. This marks the second time Detroit has hosted the Final Four (previously in 2009).
How many teams are in the 2027 tournament? The tournament is currently scheduled to feature 68 teams, including 32 automatic qualifiers from conference tournaments and 36 at-large bids.
Has the 2027 Final Four logo been released? Yes, the NCAA has unveiled the official 2027 logo, which features a design inspired by Detroit’s “Motor City” heritage and the legendary Motown music legacy.
