SEC Men's Basketball Tournament Bracket Set

0:00On March 11th, the 2026 SEC men's basketball tournament bracket is set, with all 16 teams heading to Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Florida earned the top seed, followed by Alabama, Arkansas, and Vanderbilt. Top 8 seeds get a first round by, while the top 4 skips straight to the quarterfinals. Action kicked off Wednesday, March 11th. Kentucky, the ninth seed, already punched their ticket to the second round with an 87-82 win over 16th seeded LSU in the opener. Second round game start Thursday morning on the SEC network, pitting Missouri against Kentucky and Tennessee, facing the Auburn Mississippi State, winner. Fans are buzzing as the tournament heats up, especially with powerhouses like Florida and Alabama, eyeing the title. The winner grabs an automatic spot in the 60-18 NCAA tournament field, which mixes 31 auto bids with 37 at large, selections. Quarterfinals hit Friday on ESPN and SEC network, leading to semi-finals Saturday and the championship Sunday at noon on ESPN.

1:07Keep an eye on upsets from teams like Texas, Oklahoma, and Georgia as they battle for momentum. With the regular season wrapped, this tournament sets the stage for March Madness, as the full NCAA bracket drops during the selection show Sunday, March 15th.