Bracket revealed for 2026 Mar. Madness
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Basketball fans can fill out their NCAA tournament predictions for a chance to win $1,000 in the CBS Miami Bracket Challenge before the full tournament begins on March 19.
Below is a different way to look at the traditional NCAA Tournament bracket. The first round comes down to four sets of these eight pairings. These 2,496 squares below represent all the teams — not counting the play-in teams — that have competed in the tournament from 1985 through 2024. Unable to view our graphics? Click here to see them.
The 2026 NCAA Tournament field was announced on Sunday, March 15. Nine Big Ten Conference teams made the NCAA Tournament, with Wisconsin a No. 5-seed in the West Region. Duke, Ari
The 2026 men's NCAA Tournament bracket was revealed on Selection Sunday. Key storylines include Florida's quest for a repeat title and Purdue's championship hopes. The tournament begins with the First Four on March 17-18 and concludes in Indianapolis.