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 find Thursday’s games, upcoming events and other important details on March Madness, including how to watch.
NCAA tournament schedule today
| date | game | time (ET) | tv information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 March | (11) Texas vs. (2) Purdue | 7:10 pm | cbs |
| 26 March | (9) Iowa vs. (4) Nebraska | 7:30 pm | TBS, TruTV |
| 26 March | (4) Arkansas vs. (1) Arizona | 9:45 pm | cbs |
| 26 March | (3) Illinois vs. (2) Houston | 10:05 pm | TBS, 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 are also available on various streaming platforms. You can watch today’s matchup on YouTube TV, Paramount+, MAX, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV stream.
Which teams are in the Sweet 16?
The schools headed to the Sweet 16 are Michigan, Texas, Purdue, Iowa, Nebraska, Arkansas, Arizona, Illinois, Houston, St. John’s, Duke, Alabama, Michigan State, UConn, Tennessee and Iowa State.
Upcoming NCAA Tournament Schedule
| date | game | time (ET) | tv information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 March | (5) St. John’s vs. (1) Duke | 7:10 pm | cbs |
| 27 March | (4) Alabama vs. (1) Michigan | 7:35 pm | TBS, TruTV |
| 27 March | (3) Michigan State vs. (2) UConn | 9:45 pm | cbs |
| 27 March | (6) Tennessee vs. (2) Iowa State | 10:10 pm | TBS, TruTV |
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.
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