March is right around the corner. Buckle up.
On Saturday, the NCAA Tournament selection committee unveiled its first crack at the top 16 seeds for the men’s tournament. A week earlier, the women’s first top 16 was revealed. It’s all to whet the appetite for Selection Sunday.
When is Selection Sunday?
Date: Sunday, March 15
Selection Sunday will take place on Sunday, March 15 for both the men’s and women’s tournaments.
What channel is Selection Sunday show?
TV channels: CBS | ESPN
Streaming options: ESPN app | Fubo (free trial)
The men’s NCAA tournament Selection Sunday show air nationally on CBS. The women’s NCAA tournament Selection Sunday show will air nationally on ESPN.
You can stream both bracket reveal shows on Fubo, which not only carries CBS and the ESPN family of networks, but also offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Watch bracket reveal live with Fubo (free trial)
What time is March Madness bracket released?
Men’s Tournament selection show time: 6 p.m. ET
Women’s Tournament selection show time: 8 p.m. ET
Full men’s March Madness 2026 schedule
Here’s a rundown of the schedule for the 2026 NCAA men’s tournament:
First Four: March 17-18
First round: March 19-20
Second round: March 21-22
Sweet 16: March 26-27
Elite Eight: March 28-29
Final Four: April 4 at Indianapolis
National championship game: April 6 at Indianapolis
Full women’s March Madness 2026 schedule
Here’s a rundown of the schedule for the 2026 NCAA women’s tournament:
First Four: March 18-19
First round: March 20-21
Second round: March 22-23
Sweet 16: March 27-28
Elite Eight: March 29-30
Final Four: April 3 at Phoenix
National championship game: April 5 at Phoenix