The 2026 TBT (The Basketball Tournament) tips off July 18 and runs through the August 2 championship, with a $2 million winner-take-all prize on the line. This year debuts a new two-bracket format, eight alumni teams and six non-alumni teams on separate sides. The tournament is underway: the alumni title comes down to La Familia (Kentucky) and JHX Hoops (Kansas), the Las Vegas non-alumni bracket is down to its final, and the two winners meet for the $2 million prize on August 2. Below are the latest results, the full schedule and TV grid, and an updated printable bracket.
2026 TBT: Quick Facts
- What: The Basketball Tournament (TBT) 2026, 13th edition, 5-on-5 single elimination
- Prize: $2,000,000, winner-take-all
- Dates: July 18 to August 2, 2026
- Teams: 14 (8 alumni + 6 non-alumni, in separate brackets)
- Round 1: best-of-three series; later rounds are single elimination
- Ending: Elam Ending (game clock off under 4:00, target score = leader plus 8)
- Where: alumni rounds at campus sites (each team hosts at least one game); non-alumni rounds at M Resort Spa Casino, Las Vegas; the championship is at the alumni champion’s home court
- TV: 20 games on FOX, FS1, and FS2; other games stream on YouTube
Printable 2026 TBT Bracket (PDF)
Our low-ink printable bracket has the alumni Round 1 matchups pre-filled and the non-alumni side left blank to fill in. Print it, run an office pool, or track the road to $2 million.
Alumni Bracket: Results
The eight-team alumni bracket opened with best-of-three series (July 18-24), then shifted to single elimination. Here is how it has played out:
- Round 1 (best-of-3): La Familia (Kentucky) def. The Ville (Louisville) 3-1; Boeheim’s Army (Syracuse) def. Hall In (Seton Hall) 2-0; AfterShocks (Wichita State) def. The Enchantment (New Mexico) 2-1; JHX Hoops (Kansas) def. Purple Reign (Kansas State) 2-1.
- Semifinals (July 26-27): La Familia def. Boeheim’s Army 70-66; JHX Hoops def. AfterShocks.
- Alumni final (July 29): La Familia vs JHX Hoops for the alumni title and a spot in the August 2 championship.
Non-Alumni Bracket (Las Vegas)
Six non-alumni teams play at the M Resort in Las Vegas (July 22-30), with group play followed by knockout rounds. The Mecca has been the story of the Vegas side, which is now down to its final:
- The Mecca def. Knueppel Crew 76-69, then def. Heartfire Elite 84-80 to reach the final.
- Red Rose War Ready def. Gotham City Bockers 65-63.
- Davis Steel advanced from group play to meet The Mecca in the Vegas final.
- Non-alumni final (July 30): Davis Steel vs The Mecca, with the winner advancing to the August 2 championship.
2026 TBT Schedule & TV
| Round | Dates | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 (best-of-3) | July 18-24 | FS1 / FS2 / YouTube |
| Alumni semifinals | July 26-27 | FS1 |
| Alumni final | July 29 | FS1 |
| Non-alumni final | July 30 | FS1 |
| Championship | August 2 | FOX |
What is the Elam Ending?
When the game clock reaches 4:00 in the second half, it is turned off at the first dead ball and a target score is set (the leading team’s score plus 8). The first team to reach the target wins, so every TBT game ends on a made basket and there is no overtime.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2026 TBT start?
The 2026 TBT begins July 18, 2026, and the championship is August 2 on FOX.
How much does the TBT winner get?
$2,000,000, winner-take-all.
How many teams are in the 2026 TBT?
Fourteen: eight alumni teams and six non-alumni teams in separate brackets.
How can I watch the 2026 TBT?
Twenty games air on FOX, FS1, and FS2; other games stream on YouTube.
More printable brackets: see our printable brackets hub for single-elimination, double-elimination, round-robin, and pool-play templates.
