The field for the 2026 Final Four in Indianapolis is almost set. After a wild Saturday in the Elite Eight, No. 1 Arizona and No. 3 Illinois are the first two teams to punch their tickets to Lucas Oil Stadium. Arizona ended a 25-year Final Four drought by taking down Purdue, while Illinois outlasted Iowa to win the South Region.
The final two spots will be decided today, Sunday, March 29, in high-stakes matchups between Michigan/Tennessee and Duke/UConn. **Note, Michigan has now punched their ticket along with UCONN winning over #1 Ranked Duke at the Buzzer.
2026 Final Four Schedule & TV Channels
Location: Lucas Oil Stadium – Indianapolis, IN
The National Semifinals and Championship game will be broadcast live on TBS, with the “March Madness Confidential” and alternate “TeamCast” presentations available on TNT and truTV.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| Saturday, April 4 | National Semifinal #1: Arizona vs. Michigan | 6:09 PM | TBS |
| Saturday, April 4 | National Semifinal #2: Illinois vs. UConn | 8:49 PM | TBS |
| Monday, April 6 | National Championship Game | 9:20 PM | TBS |
2026 Men’s Basketball Tournament: Elite Eight Results
- West Regional Final: (1) Arizona 79, (2) Purdue 64
- South Regional Final: (3) Illinois 71, (9) Iowa 59
- Midwest Regional Final: (1) Michigan 95 vs. (6) Tennessee 62
- East Regional Final: (1) Duke 72 vs. (2) UConn 73
Final Four Brackets & Matchups
With Arizona and Illinois locked in, here is how the 2026 Final Four bracket is shaking out:
- National Semifinal 1: (1) Arizona will face (1) Michigan
- National Semifinal 2: (3) Illinois will face (2) UConn
Download the Printable 2026 Final Four Bracket (PDF)
Keep track of the action in Indianapolis with our high-resolution printable bracket. This PDF includes the full Final Four schedule, seedings, and TV times.
Download the 2026 Final Four Printable Bracket PDF here
Checkout the Elite Eight Schedule and Results here too.
Printable 2026 Final Four Bracket
Here’s the updated 2026 Final Four Bracket for you in image format. You can download the PDF for the bracket above.
Final Four FAQ
Where is the 2026 Final Four? The 2026 NCAA Men’s Final Four is being held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is the 10th time the city has hosted the event.
How can I watch the Final Four without cable? Since the games are on TBS, you can stream them through services like Sling TV (Orange or Blue), Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or Max (via the B/R Sports Add-on). Note that the games will not be on Paramount+ this year as the broadcast rights for the Final Four rotate to Warner Bros. Discovery.
What are the dates for the 2026 Final Four? The semifinals are on Saturday, April 4, and the National Championship game is on Monday, April 6.
Are tickets still available for Lucas Oil Stadium? Official tickets are largely sold out, but verified resale tickets are available through the NCAA’s official partner, On Location, and secondary markets like StubHub and SeatGeek. Expect “get-in” prices to rise significantly once the final two teams are confirmed tonight.
