The 2026 edition of the men's NCAA Tournament, aka March Madness, is underway! If you're planning to watch tournament matchups of the biggest and best in American sports today, below you can check out Wednesday's games, the upcoming NCAA Tournament schedule and other important details on March Madness, including future NBA lottery picks and how to watch who competes this month.
march madness schedule today
| date | game | time (ET) | tv information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 March | (16) Prairie View A&M vs. (16) Lehigh | 6:40 pm | truTV |
| 18 March | (11) Miami-Ohio vs. (11) SMU | 9:15 pm | truTV |
How to watch the 2026 Men's NCAA Tournament
If you plan to watch NCAA Tournament games on television today, they will be available on the CBS Sports family of networks. They are CBS, TNT, TBS, TruTV. You can find the times, channels and matchups for today's games above, or scroll down for tomorrow's pairings.
Can I watch March Madness on my phone?
Yes, you can watch March Madness games on mobile devices with the March Madness Live app. (For iPhone users).
How to watch March Madness without cable?
All March Madness games can also be found on various streaming platforms. You can watch today's matchup on YouTube TV, Paramount+, MAX, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV stream.
Upcoming NCAA Tournament Schedule
| date | game | time (ET) | tv information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 March | (9) TCU vs. (8) Ohio State | 12:15 pm | cbs |
| 19 March | (13) Troy vs. (4) Nebraska | 12:40 pm | truTV |
| 19 March | (11) South Florida vs. (6) Louisville | 1:30 pm | tnt |
| 19 March | (12) High Point vs. (5) Wisconsin | 1:50 pm | tbs |
| 19 March | (16) Sienna vs. (1) Duke | 2:50 pm | cbs |
| 19 March | (12) McNeese vs. (5) Vanderbilt | 3:15 pm | truTV |
| 19 March | (14) North Dakota State vs. (3) Michigan State | 4:05 pm | tnt |
| 19 March | (13) Hawaii vs. (4) Arkansas | 4:25 pm | tbs |
| 19 March | (11) VCU vs. (6) North Carolina | 6:50 pm | tnt |
| 19 March | (16) Howard vs. (1) Michigan | 7:10 pm | cbs |
| 19 March | (11) Texas vs. (6) BYU | 7:25 pm | tbs |
| 19 March | (10) Texas A&M vs. (7) St. Mary's | 7:35 pm | truTV |
| 19 March | (14) Penn vs. (3) Illinois | 9:25 pm | tnt |
| 19 March | (9) St. Louis vs. (8) Georgia | 9:45 pm | cbs |
| 19 March | (14) Kennesaw State vs. (3) Gonzaga | 10:00 PM | tbs |
| 19 March | (15) Idaho vs. (2) Houston | 10:10 pm | truTV |
What time is the first game tomorrow?
The first game on Wednesday's NCAA Tournament schedule begins at 12:15 p.m. ET/9:15 p.m. PT and pits TCU against Ohio State.
Who is the favorite to win the 2026 NCAA Tournament?
The popular picks to win the 2026 NCAA Tournament this month are Duke, Michigan and Arizona.
Who are the top NBA prospects in March Madness 2026?
The 2026 NBA Draft is projected to be one of the best in recent times, and several players who could be taken as early as Round 1 will be competing during March Madness. Players you should keep an eye on are Duke's Cam Boozer, BYU's AJ DiBuntsa, Arkansas' Darius Acuff Jr., Kansas' Darrin Peterson and Houston's Kingston Flemings.
