The 2026 edition of the men's NCAA Tournament, aka March Madness, is underway! If you're planning to watch matchups from the biggest and best tournament in American sports today, below you can check out Thursday's games, upcoming events and other important details on March Madness, including who will compete this month and future NBA Lottery selections.
NCAA tournament schedule today
| 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 |
How to watch March Madness 2026
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 March | (10) Santa Clara vs. (7) Kentucky | 12:15 pm | cbs |
| 20 March | (12) Akron vs. (5) Texas Tech | 12:40 pm | truTV |
| 20 March | (16) Long Island University vs. (1) Arizona | 1:35 pm | tnt |
| 20 March | (14) Wright State vs. (3) Virginia | 1:50 pm | tbs |
| 20 March | (15) Tennessee State vs. (2) Iowa State | 2:50 pm | cbs |
| 20 March | (13) Hofstra vs. (4) Alabama | 3:15 pm | truTV |
| 20 March | (9) Utah State vs. (8) Villanova | 4:10 pm | tnt |
| 20 March | TBD vs. (6) Tennessee | 4:25 pm | tbs |
| 20 March | (9) Iowa vs. (8) Clemson | 6:50 pm | tnt |
| 20 March | (12) Northern Iowa vs. (5) St. John's | 7:10 pm | cbs |
| 20 March | (10) UCF vs. (7) UCLA | 7:25 pm | tbs |
| 20 March | (15) Queens University vs. (2) Purdue | 7:35 pm | truTV |
| 20 March | TBD vs. (1) Florida | 9:25 pm | tnt |
| 20 March | (13) Cal Baptist vs. (4) Kansas | 9:45 pm | cbs |
| 20 March | (15) Furman vs. (2) UConn | 10:00 PM | tbs |
| 20 March | (10 Missouri vs. (7) Miami | 10:10 pm | truTV |
What time is the first game tomorrow?
The first game on Thursday's NCAA Tournament schedule begins at 12:15 p.m. ET/9:15 p.m. PT and pits Santa Clara against Kentucky.
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.
