March Madness 2026: Top Seeds, Cities, Dates

0:00On March 15th, March Madness is underway for 2026, with the full 60-18 field announced on Selection Sunday after a tough season. Duke Blue Devils grabbed the top overall seed in the East region while Arizona Wildcats lead the West. The action starts with the first four games on March 17th and 18th in Dayton, Ohio. First and second round matchups, then hit cities like Buffalo, Greenville, Oklahoma City, Portland, Tampa, Philadelphia, San Diego, and St. Louis. From March 19th through 22nd, fans are buzzing as always, printing brackets and making bold predictions that usually crumble by the sweet 16. It's that ritual we love, turning casual viewers into die-hard followers for a few weeks. Regionals follow with the South in Houston, West in San Jose, Midwest in Chicago, and East in Washington, DC, wrapping up late March. The final four heads to Indianapolis on April 4th and 6th at Lucas Oil Stadium. Get your brackets ready, because upsets and buzzer beaters are just around the corner

1:03in what promises to be another thrilling tournament ride.