The excitement of March Madness is upon us, with Selection Sunday this weekend marking the beginning of the much-anticipated Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament. From buzzer beaters to underdog victories, this year’s competition promises to be nothing short of thrilling. Whether you’re a devoted college basketball fan eagerly awaiting the seedings or simply enjoy filling out a bracket with friends, the stage is set for an unforgettable tournament.
Selection Sunday will take place on March 15, 2026, with the men’s bracket reveal starting at 6 p.m. ET. The hour-long show will unveil all 68 teams, their seedings, and their first-round matchups, setting the stage for the intense battles to come. For women’s basketball fans, the women’s bracket will be revealed later that evening at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.
The men’s Selection Sunday show will air on CBS, while it can also be streamed live on Paramount+ (Premium tier required) and the CBS Sports app. Other streaming options include DirecTV, YouTubeTV, Hulu + Live TV, and FuboTV.
As the NCAA Tournament features 68 teams, with 31 earning automatic bids through conference tournament victories and the remaining 37 receiving at-large bids, Selection Sunday is a pivotal moment for teams on the bubble. The reveal of the bracket, including seedings and matchups, sets the stage for the drama and excitement that await.
Projected No. 1 seeds for the tournament are Duke Blue Devils, Michigan Wolverines, Arizona Wildcats, and Florida Gators. The tournament schedule kicks off with the First Four on March 17 and 18, leading up to the National Championship on April 6.
Once the tournament begins, games will be broadcast across CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV, with streaming options available. Fans can fill out brackets on ESPN.com, CBS Sports, Yahoo Sports, and NCAA.com, adding to the annual tradition and excitement of March Madness.
As the tournament unfolds, emotions run high, with tears of joy and heartbreak a common sight. Each game brings new surprises and upsets, making March Madness a truly unpredictable and exhilarating event for fans and players alike.
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