The 68-team field for the 2026 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament was officially set on Selection Sunday, March 16. The bracket reveal caps a week of conference tournaments that determined the final automatic qualifiers and solidified the at-large bid picture.
The selection committee's decisions on the final teams in the field, often referred to as "bubble" teams, were finalized following the conclusion of all conference championship games. The Atlantic 10 tournament final, among others, was a key factor in determining the final at-large selections.
The tournament will begin with the First Four games on March 18-19, followed by the first round on March 20-21. The 2026 Final Four is scheduled to be held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
