The landscape of college basketball has officially shifted. Following the NCAA’s historic approval of tournament expansion, the 2027 March Madness schedule is the first to feature an enlarged field, moving beyond the traditional 68-team format. This expansion introduces a massive 12-game Opening Round and a revised path to the 2027 Final Four at Ford Field in Detroit. We have the updated printable 2027 March Madness Bracket for you here.
As the selection committee finalizes the specific bracket configurations and play-in structures, the core dates for the 2027 tournament are set for what promises to be the most inclusive postseason in the history of the sport. Below is the updated schedule, venue list, and your new printable PDF bracket for the expanded 2027 field.
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.
- The 88th edition of the tournament officially kicks off with Selection Sunday. With the expansion to 12 Opening Round games, the first Tuesday and Wednesday of the tournament are now marquee broadcast events.
- Selection Sunday: Sunday, March 14, 2027
- Opening Round (12 Games): Tuesday, March 16 & Wednesday, March 17
- First Round (32 Games): Thursday, March 18 & Friday, March 19
- Second Round (16 Games): Saturday, March 20 & Sunday, March 21
- Sweet 16 (8 Games): Thursday, March 25 & Friday, March 26
- Elite Eight (4 Games): Saturday, March 27 & Sunday, March 28
- Final Four: Saturday, April 3, 2027 (Ford Field, Detroit, MI)
- NCAA Championship Game: Monday, April 5, 2027 (Ford Field, Detroit, MI)
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
- March Madness Bracket Maker – Use our free Bracket Maker utility to update your bracketology all year long.
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).
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.
How many teams are in the 2027 tournament? While the exact final number is being tiered by the committee, the move to 12 Opening Round games (up from 4) indicates a significant increase in the total field size to accommodate more at-large bids and mid-major champions.
Where is the 2027 Final Four? The 2027 Final Four and National Championship will be held at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. This is the first time the city has hosted the finale since 2009.
What channel is March Madness on in 2027? Broadcast rights remain with CBS and TNT Sports. Because 2027 is an odd-numbered year, the Final Four and Championship Game will air on CBS.
Is there a printable 2027 expanded bracket? Yes. You can download our updated 2027 March Madness Expanded Bracket PDF at the top of this page. It has been redesigned to include the 12-game Opening Round format.
