Is There March Madness Tonight? March 21 Schedule, Games & How to Watch

There IS March Madness today (Saturday, March 21, 2026)! March Madness 2026 Round of 32 Schedule: Full Games Today, Exact Times, TV Channels, Locations, Regions & Upset Watch

The 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament advances to the round of 32 (second round) today! Eight high-stakes games tip off across the same first-round sites: KeyBank Center (Buffalo, NY), Bon Secours Wellness Arena (Greenville, SC), Paycom Center (Oklahoma City, OK), and Moda Center (Portland, OR).

Games air on CBS, TNT, TBS, and truTV with full streaming on March Madness Live. This is where brackets really start to shatter — favorites fall, Cinderellas advance, and Sweet 16 spots are on the line.

Furthermore, basketball fans are gearing up for today’s games as the tournament heats up with elite matchups and bracket-busting potential.

Today’s March Madness Schedule: All 8 Round of 32 Games, Exact Times, TV Channels, Regions & Locations

All times Eastern (ET).

1. 12:10 p.m. ET: (9) Saint Louis vs. (1) Michigan
   • Midwest Region
   • Location: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY
   • TV/Stream: CBS (also March Madness Live app, Paramount+, Fubo, etc.)
2. 2:45 p.m. ET: (6) Louisville vs. (3) Michigan State
   • East Region
   • Location: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY
   • TV/Stream: CBS (also March Madness Live, Paramount+, etc.)
3. 5:15 p.m. ET: (9) TCU vs. (1) Duke
   • East Region
   • Location: Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville, SC
   • TV/Stream: CBS (also March Madness Live, Paramount+, etc.)
4. 6:10 p.m. ET: (10) Texas A&M vs. (2) Houston
   • South Region
   • Location: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
   • TV/Stream: TNT (also March Madness Live, Hulu + Live TV, etc.)
5. 7:10 p.m. ET: (11) Texas vs. (3) Gonzaga
   • West Region
   • Location: Moda Center, Portland, OR
   • TV/Stream: TBS (also March Madness Live, YouTube TV, etc.)
6. 7:50 p.m. ET: (11) VCU vs. (3) Illinois
   • Midwest Region
   • Location: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK (or rotation)
   • TV/Stream: CBS
7. 8:45 p.m. ET: (5) Vanderbilt vs. (4) Nebraska
   • South Region
   • Location: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
   • TV/Stream: TNT
8. 9:45 p.m. ET (approx.): (12) High Point vs. (4) Arkansas
   • West Region
   • Location: Moda Center, Portland, OR
   • TV/Stream: TBS or truTV (check live guide for exact rotation)

These eight games wrap Saturday’s round of 32 action—Sunday (March 22) handles the remaining eight. All second-round games stream via March Madness Live (free limited or TV sign-in).

How to Watch March Madness Today (Free Streams, Cable & Apps)

• TV Channels: CBS, TBS, TNT, truTV (check your cable/satellite guide — most packages include them)
• Streaming (No Cable Needed):
  • March Madness Live app/website (official free hub — sign in for full access)
  • Paramount+ (CBS games + truTV add-ons)
  • Sling TV (Orange/Blue plans cover all — cheap trial)
  • YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream (full network access)

Pro tip: The NCAA March Madness app is a must for multi-game viewing, live scores, bracket tracking, and alerts — ideal for following upsets in real time!

Key Matchups & Storylines to Watch Today

Saint Louis vs. Michigan (12:10 p.m.) — #1 Michigan faces a gritty 9-seed Saint Louis — Billikens have upset potential in Buffalo.

Louisville vs. Michigan State (2:45 p.m.) — Rematch vibes in the East: 3-seed Spartans vs. 6-seed Cardinals—defensive battle expected.

TCU vs. Duke (5:15 p.m.) — #1 overall seed Duke (title favorites) vs. dangerous 9-seed TCU—Horned Frogs could shock in Greenville.

Texas A&M vs. Houston (6:10 p.m.) — #2 Houston’s defense tested by 10-seed Texas A&M—prime Sweet 16 upset watch.

Texas vs. Gonzaga (7:10 p.m.) — 11-seed Texas (First Four survivor) vs. 3-seed Gonzaga—Zags favored, but March chaos looms.

Notably, march madness games today march 21 are expected to deliver plenty of upsets and memorable storylines—watch for double-digit seeds advancing!

What Today’s Games Mean for Your Bracket

Round of 32 is where pools separate winners from losers—historically, 4-6 upsets per day. Target underdogs in 9-10-11 seed matchups for edge (e.g., TCU, Texas A&M, Texas). Winners advance to Sweet 16 (March 26-27)—update live via app (no changes allowed).

Full Tournament Schedule: What’s Next After Today

• Tomorrow (Sunday, March 22): Remaining 8 round of 32 games.
• Sweet 16: March 26-27.
• Elite Eight: March 28-29.
• Final Four: April 4 & 6 in Indianapolis.

Bookmark this page for daily March Madness 2026 updates — we’ll recap today’s results and preview Sunday tomorrow.