The highly anticipated period of March Madness has finally arrived. The official groupings for the 2026 NCAA men’s and women’s competitions were unveiled during Selection Sunday, with on-court action set to commence in just a few days.
You have until Thursday morning to complete your men’s tournament predictions and until Friday morning for the women’s. Rest assured — we are here to assist you. Our specialists will offer their selections for every contest and identify potential underdog stories and more in the coming period.
Simply click on the images provided below to access a printable men’s or women’s NCAA tournament bracket. Be sure to also enter your predictions in the Yahoo Sports Bracket Mayhem contest.
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In the men’s division, four distinct front-runners have emerged as the top-seeded contenders in the championship. Duke, Michigan, Arizona, and Florida appear as formidable powerhouses as they head into March Madness, although the Gators experienced a minor stumble in the SEC semifinals on Saturday.
For the women’s division, there is no ambiguity regarding the favorite to claim victory in Phoenix. UConn enters the NCAA tournament with an unblemished record, boasting an impressive 50-game winning streak. The Huskies are overwhelmingly favored at -275, representing the most favorable odds for any team entering the competition in the past four years.
The preliminary First Four games for the men’s tournament are scheduled to begin on Tuesday; the women’s First Four matchups will start on Wednesday.
The complete schedule for both tournaments is outlined below.
Obtain your printable NCAA men’s bracket by selecting the picture displayed overhead.
Secure your printable NCAA women’s bracket by choosing the illustration presented above.
Timetable for the 2026 NCAA championship:
The championship informally commenced with the Selection Sunday event, yet actual gameplay will not be observed until March 17.
Male tournament dates for 2025 March Madness:
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Preliminary Rounds: March 17-18 (TruTV)
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Opening Stage: March 19-20 (CBS, TBS, TNT, TruTV)
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Subsequent Stage: March 21-22 (CBS, TBS, TNT, TruTV)
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Regional Semifinals (Sweet 16): March 26-27 (CBS, TBS)
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Regional Finals (Elite Eight): March 28-29 (CBS, TBS)
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Championship Semifinals (Final Four): April 4 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis (CBS)
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NCAA Grand Finale Match: April 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis (CBS)
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Female tournament dates for 2025 March Madness:
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Preliminary Rounds: March 18-19 (ESPN2, ESPNU)
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Opening Stage: March 20-21 (ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU)
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Subsequent Stage: March 22-23 (ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU)
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Regional Semifinals (Sweet 16): March 27-28 (ESPN, ESPN2)
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Regional Finals (Elite Eight): March 29-30 (ESPN)
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Championship Semifinals (Final Four): Friday, April 3 at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix (ESPN, ESPN+)
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NCAA Grand Finale Match: Sunday, April 5 at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix (ESPN3, ESPN+)
