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March Madness (NCAA Tournament) is on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
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Date details for March Madness (NCAA Tournament) 2026
- Day of week: Tuesday
- Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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March Madness 2026 tips off on Tuesday, March 17th, with the First Four games. The tournament concludes with the National Championship game on April 6th at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
History & Significance
The NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, known as March Madness, has been held annually since 1939. The single-elimination format and 68-team bracket create one of the most exciting events in American sports, famous for upsets and buzzer-beaters known as 'Cinderella stories.'
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