The 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament moves deeper into the round of 32 (second round) today.
Eight critical games tip off across four host sites: Benchmark International Arena (Tampa, FL), Xfinity Mobile Arena (Philadelphia, PA), Viejas Arena (San Diego, CA), and Enterprise Center (St. Louis, MO). Games air on CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV with full streaming on March Madness Live. This is elite bracket territory — top seeds battle survivors, upsets loom, and Sweet 16 berths are decided.
Today’s March Madness Schedule: All 8 Round of 32 Games, Exact Times, TV Channels, Regions & Locations
All times Eastern (ET). Games are broadcast across CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV. Fans will not want to miss the March Madness games today, especially with powerhouse matchups and upset alerts.
- 12:10 p.m. ET: (2) Purdue vs. (7) Miami (FL)
- Midwest Region
- Location: Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO
- TV/Stream: CBS (also March Madness Live app, Paramount+, Fubo, etc.)
- 2:45 p.m. ET: (2) Iowa State vs. (7) Kentucky
- Midwest Region
- Location: Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO
- TV/Stream: CBS (also March Madness Live, Paramount+, etc.)
- 5:15 p.m. ET: (4) Kansas vs. (5) St. John’s
- East Region
- Location: Viejas Arena, San Diego, CA
- TV/Stream: CBS (also March Madness Live, Paramount+, etc.)
- 6:10 p.m. ET: (3) Virginia vs. (6) Tennessee
- East Region
- Location: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
- TV/Stream: TNT (also March Madness Live, Hulu + Live TV, etc.)
- 7:10 p.m. ET: (1) Florida vs. (9) Iowa
- South Region
- Location: Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO
- TV/Stream: TBS (also March Madness Live, YouTube TV, etc.)
- 7:50 p.m. ET: (1) Arizona vs. (9) Utah State
- West Region
- Location: Viejas Arena, San Diego, CA
- TV/Stream: truTV (also March Madness Live, Sling TV, etc.)
- 8:45 p.m. ET: (2) UConn vs. (7) UCLA
- East Region
- Location: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
- TV/Stream: TNT (also March Madness Live, DirecTV Stream, etc.)
- 9:45 p.m. ET: (4) Alabama vs. (5) Texas Tech
- South Region
- Location: Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL
- TV/Stream: TBS (also March Madness Live, Hulu + Live TV, etc.)
These eight games complete the round of 32 — winners advance to the Sweet 16 (March 26-27). 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 essential for multi-game viewing, live scores, bracket tracking, and alerts — perfect for catching every Sweet 16-clinching moment!
Key Matchups & Storylines to Watch Today
Purdue vs. Miami (FL) (12:10 p.m.) — #2 Purdue’s size vs. 7-seed Miami’s speed—Boilermakers favored, but Hurricanes could upset in St. Louis.
Iowa State vs. Kentucky (2:45 p.m.) — #2 Iowa State vs. 7-seed Kentucky — Cyclones’ defense tested by Wildcats’ talent.
Kansas vs. St. John’s (5:15 p.m.) — #4 Kansas vs. 5-seed St. John’s — Jayhawks’ experience vs. Red Storm’s hot streak in San Diego.
Virginia vs. Tennessee (6:10 p.m.) — 3-seed Virginia vs. 6-seed Tennessee — defensive showdown in Philly.
Florida vs. Iowa (7:10 p.m.) — #1 Florida vs. 9-seed Iowa — Gators’ dominance challenged.
UConn vs. UCLA (8:45 p.m.) — Back-to-back champs UConn vs. 7-seed UCLA — Huskies favored, but Bruins bring history.
Notably, today’s games are expected to deliver plenty of upsets and memorable storylines — watch for 7/9 seeds advancing!
What Today’s Games Mean for Your Bracket
Round of 32 separates contenders — historically 3-5 upsets per day. Target underdogs in 7-9 seed spots for edge (e.g., Miami FL, Kentucky, Iowa, UCLA). Winners head to Sweet 16 (March 26-27)—update live via app (no changes allowed).
Full Tournament Schedule: What’s Next After Today
- Sweet 16: March 26-27.
- Elite Eight: March 28-29.
- Final Four: April 4 & 6 in Indianapolis.
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