2026 Men’s March Madness TV Schedule: Channels, Dates, and Times

The 87th edition of the men’s March Madness tournament begins on Tuesday, March 17. From the First Four to the National Championship, 68 college basketball teams will battle it out across 14 host sites. Fans at home or on the go can watch all the action on the usual four TV channels: CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV.

If you prefer streaming, all CBS games are available on Paramount+, but only on the Paramount+ Premium plan. Meanwhile, every TBS, TNT, and truTV matchup will stream on HBO Max. You can only view live sports with a Standard or Premium HBO Max.

Of course, four channels and various streaming services televising 67 games across three weeks can get confusing. That’s why I’ve listed the entire 2026 March Madness TV schedule below—emphasizing start times and channel listings.

2026 Men’s March Madness schedule

Selection Sunday kicks off the March Madness excitement on March 15 at 6:00 p.m. ET on CBS. It all leads to the 2026 National Championship Game on Monday, April 6, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Hit the jump links below for a round-by-round view of the men’s March Madness TV schedule. We’ll keep this page updated as each round of the knockout tournament progresses.

First Four

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First Round (Round of 64)

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Second Round (Round of 32)

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Sweet 16 (Regional semifinals)

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Elite Eight (Regional finals)

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Final Four

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National Championship

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