March Madness 2026: First Four Kicks Off

0:00On March 19th, March Madness for the men's NCAA Tournament is heating up in 2026. The first four games kicked off Tuesday March 17th, setting the stage for the first round starting Thursday March 19th. Top C's like number one Duke, face Sienna at 2.50pm on CBS, while Michigan State takes on North Dakota State later that evening on TNT. Friday March 20th brings even more action. With number one Arizona battling L.I.U. around 1.35pm on TNT and number two Purdue versus Queens in the evening on True TV. These early match-ups promise plenty of drama as higher seeds aim to advance quickly. Fans everywhere are glued to their screens, buzzing about potential upsets from teams like Troy or High Point. The tournament draws millions each year, turning college hoops into a national obsession with bracket pools and office rivalries in full effect. Streaming makes it easy without cable. Paramount Plus Premium offers CBS games for $2.99 a month for the first two months, and

1:05Direct TV has a five day free trial, including all channels, TBS, TNT, and True TV cover the rest. The action rolls on through the second round next weekend, leading to the final four on April 4th in Championship Monday, April 6th at Lucas Oil. Stadium and Indianapolis, get ready for non-stop thrills.