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  1. Men’s Final Four

    Apr 4-6 · Indianapolis, IN

  2. Men’s Elite Eight

    Mar 28-29

  3. Men’s Sweet 16

    Mar 26-27

  4. Men’s 1st & 2nd Round

    Mar 19-22

  5. Men’s First Four

    Mar 17-18

March Madness (games)

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  • (opens in new tab) Find tickets to First Four - All Sessions (3/17 & 3/18) on mardi mars 17 at time to be announced at University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, OH

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    First Four - All Sessions (3/17 & 3/18)

    University of Dayton Arena·Dayton, OH

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  • (opens in new tab) Find tickets to First Four on mardi mars 17 at time to be announced at University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, OH

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    First Four

    University of Dayton Arena·Dayton, OH

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  • (opens in new tab) Find tickets to First Four on mercredi mars 18 at time to be announced at University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, OH

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    First Four

    University of Dayton Arena·Dayton, OH

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  • (opens in new tab) Find tickets to Greenville - All Sessions (3/19 & 3/21) on jeudi mars 19 at time to be announced at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC

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    Greenville - All Sessions (3/19 & 3/21)

    Bon Secours Wellness Arena·Greenville, SC

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  • (opens in new tab) Find tickets to Buffalo - All Sessions (3/19 & 3/21) on jeudi mars 19 at time to be announced at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY

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    Buffalo - All Sessions (3/19 & 3/21)

    KeyBank Center·Buffalo, NY

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  • (opens in new tab) Find tickets to Oklahoma City - All Sessions (3/19 & 3/21) on jeudi mars 19 at time to be announced at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK

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    Oklahoma City - All Sessions (3/19 & 3/21)

    Paycom Center·Oklahoma City, OK

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  • (opens in new tab) Find tickets to Portland - All Sessions (3/19 & 3/21) on jeudi mars 19 at time to be announced at Moda Center in Portland, OR

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    Portland - All Sessions (3/19 & 3/21)

    Moda Center·Portland, OR

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  • (opens in new tab) Find tickets to Buffalo - Session 1 on jeudi mars 19 at time to be announced at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY

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    Buffalo - Session 1

    KeyBank Center·Buffalo, NY

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  • (opens in new tab) Find tickets to Greenville - Session 1 on jeudi mars 19 at time to be announced at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC

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    Greenville - Session 1

    Bon Secours Wellness Arena·Greenville, SC

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  • (opens in new tab) Find tickets to Oklahoma City - Session 1 on jeudi mars 19 at time to be announced at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK

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    Paycom Center·Oklahoma City, OK

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  • (opens in new tab) Find tickets to Portland - Session 1 on jeudi mars 19 at time to be announced at Moda Center in Portland, OR

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    Portland - Session 1

    Moda Center·Portland, OR

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  • (opens in new tab) Find tickets to Buffalo - Session 2 on jeudi mars 19 at time to be announced at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY

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    Buffalo - Session 2

    KeyBank Center·Buffalo, NY

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  • (opens in new tab) Find tickets to Greenville - Session 2 on jeudi mars 19 at time to be announced at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC

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    Greenville - Session 2

    Bon Secours Wellness Arena·Greenville, SC

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  • (opens in new tab) Find tickets to Oklahoma City - Session 2 on jeudi mars 19 at time to be announced at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK

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    Paycom Center·Oklahoma City, OK

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  • (opens in new tab) Find tickets to Portland - Session 2 on jeudi mars 19 at time to be announced at Moda Center in Portland, OR

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    Portland - Session 2

    Moda Center·Portland, OR

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  • (opens in new tab) Find tickets to Philadelphia - All Sessions (3/20 & 3/22) on vendredi mars 20 at time to be announced at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA

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    Philadelphia - All Sessions (3/20 & 3/22)

    Xfinity Mobile Arena·Philadelphia, PA

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  • (opens in new tab) Find tickets to Tampa - All Sessions (3/20 & 3/22) on vendredi mars 20 at time to be announced at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, FL

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    Tampa - All Sessions (3/20 & 3/22)

    Benchmark International Arena·Tampa, FL

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  • (opens in new tab) Find tickets to St. Louis - All Sessions (3/20 & 3/22) on vendredi mars 20 at time to be announced at Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, MO

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    St. Louis - All Sessions (3/20 & 3/22)

    Enterprise Center·Saint Louis, MO

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  • (opens in new tab) Find tickets to San Diego - All Sessions (3/20 & 3/22) on vendredi mars 20 at time to be announced at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl in San Diego, CA

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    San Diego - All Sessions (3/20 & 3/22)

    Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl·San Diego, CA

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  • (opens in new tab) Find tickets to Philadelphia - Session 1 on vendredi mars 20 at time to be announced at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA

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    Philadelphia - Session 1

    Xfinity Mobile Arena·Philadelphia, PA

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  • (opens in new tab) Find tickets to Tampa - Session 1 on vendredi mars 20 at time to be announced at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, FL

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    Tampa - Session 1

    Benchmark International Arena·Tampa, FL

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  • (opens in new tab) Find tickets to St. Louis - Session 1 on vendredi mars 20 at time to be announced at Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, MO

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    St. Louis - Session 1

    Enterprise Center·Saint Louis, MO

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  • (opens in new tab) Find tickets to Philadelphia - Session 2 on vendredi mars 20 at time to be announced at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA

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    Philadelphia - Session 2

    Xfinity Mobile Arena·Philadelphia, PA

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  • (opens in new tab) Find tickets to Tampa - Session 2 on vendredi mars 20 at time to be announced at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, FL

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    Tampa - Session 2

    Benchmark International Arena·Tampa, FL

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    Enterprise Center·Saint Louis, MO

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Women's NCAA March Madness

2026 NCAA March Madness Tickets

When the calendar flips to March, every college basketball fan knows what’s coming: March Madness. The 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is set to deliver the same thrills, drama, and unforgettable moments that make it one of the biggest sporting events of the year. Selection Sunday will be held on March 15, 2026, when the 68-team field will officially be revealed. The action tips off with the First Four games in Dayton, Ohio on March 17–18, before the full bracket of games begins.

First and Second Round matchups will run from March 19–22 across eight host cities, including Buffalo, Greenville, Oklahoma City, Portland, Tampa, Philadelphia, San Diego, and St. Louis. The surviving teams will then battle through the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight, scheduled for March 26–29. Regional sites include the Toyota Center in Houston for the South, SAP Center in San Jose for the West, United Center in Chicago for the Midwest, and Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. for the East.

From there, all roads lead to Indianapolis, Indiana, where Lucas Oil Stadium will host the Final Four on April 4 and the National Championship on April 6. As always, ticket prices vary greatly depending on the stage of the tournament, the location, and the teams involved. Early round tickets are usually more affordable, while demand (and prices) climb significantly for the later rounds and especially the Final Four. With Cinderella stories, buzzer-beaters, and championship dreams on the line, the 2026 NCAA Tournament is sure to live up to its “Madness” reputation once again.

What is the 2026 NCAA March Madness schedule?

When the calendar turns to March, the NCAA Tournament frenzy begins. Selection Sunday takes place on March 15, 2026, when the full 68-team field will be revealed along with official seedings. The tournament opens with the First Four play-in games on March 17 & 18, held at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio, where the four lowest-seeded automatic qualifiers and at-large teams battle for the final spots in the main bracket.

The First and Second Rounds—involving the full field of 64 teams—unfold from March 19 through March 22. On March 19 & 21, games are hosted at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY; Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC; Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK; and Moda Center in Portland, OR. Meanwhile March 20 & 22 action is hosted in Tampa, FL (Benchmark International Arena), Philadelphia, PA (Xfinity Mobile Arena), San Diego, CA (Viejas Arena), and St. Louis, MO (Enterprise Center).

As the field narrows, the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight (Regional Semifinals & Finals) are scheduled for March 26 & 28 in the South Regional at Toyota Center (Houston, TX) and the West Regional at SAP Center (San Jose, CA), followed by March 27 & 29 matchups in the Midwest Regional at United Center (Chicago, IL) and East Regional at Capital One Arena (Washington, D.C.).

The remaining teams will head to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, for the Final Four semifinals on April 4 and the National Championship Game on April 6—capping off the tournament with high-stakes drama and crowning the 2026 national champion.

Summary Table (2026 NCAA March Madness)

Stage

Dates

Venue & Location

Selection Sunday

March 15, 2026

NCAA Selection Show (CBS/live platforms)

First Four

March 17–18

UD Arena — Dayton, Ohio

First & Second Rounds

March 19–22

Buffalo, Greenville, Oklahoma City, Portland; Tampa, Philadelphia, San Diego, St. Louis

Sweet 16 & Elite 8

March 26–29

Houston (Toyota Center), San Jose, Chicago, Washington, D.C.

Final Four

April 4

Lucas Oil Stadium — Indianapolis, IN

National Championship

April 6

Same as above

This multi-week championship features games across multiple cities before culminating in Indianapolis.

How much are NCAA March Madness tickets?

March Madness ticket prices depend on a variety of factors, including match up, location, date, round and more. You'll usually find lower ticket prices during the earlier rounds, like the First Four and the First and Second Rounds.

Later rounds, like the Final Four and NCAA Championship Game, skew higher prices due to the severity of the game. Between the exciting storylines, Cinderella stories and diehard fanbases, the later rounds provide the most exhilarating March Madness gameplay.

Not sure which rounds you want to see in person? Or when to buy tickets? Click into any event listed above and click the heart icon at the top of that page to "track" the event. You'll receive notifications on price drops and changes, so you'll always have the most up-to-date information on March Madness ticket prices.

What is the best place to buy March Madness tickets?

The best place to buy March Madness tickets is SeatGeek. You can shop every round of the tournament in one place—from the First Four in Dayton all the way to the Final Four and National Championship—with tickets backed by the SeatGeek Buyer Guarantee and sourced from trusted sellers.

To find the right seats, start with the March Madness events listed above or search for your favorite team, round, or host city on SeatGeek. Use filters and Deal Score to quickly compare prices and sightlines, then click the heart icon to track any game you’re interested in. You’ll get alerts when prices change, helping you decide when to buy and making it easier to lock in the best value on March Madness tickets.

How can I get cheap NCAA March Madness tickets?

March Madness tickets typically start around $52. You'll likely find the lowest prices during the first few rounds of the tournament, as storylines are still developing. Ticket prices also depend on seat location, venue, date and a number of other factors. In most venues, you'll find the cheapest tickets in the 200- and 300-level sections.

Make sure to utilize SeatGeek's "Deal Score" to find the best deals on March Madness tickets. SeatGeek combines ticket price, seat location and a few other factors to determine how good of a deal you're getting on tickets. Click into the event you're looking to attend above and check out the Deal Scores.

When is the best time to buy March Madness tickets?

There’s no single “perfect” time, but it depends on what you care about most: specific seats vs. lowest possible price. If you want lower-bowl locations, aisle seats, or to sit with a big group—especially for the Sweet 16, Elite Eight, Final Four or National Championship—it’s usually best to buy soon after the bracket is revealed and sites/sessions are confirmed, before the best sections sell out and prices climb.

If you’re more flexible on where you sit, you can often find good value closer to tip-off, especially for early rounds and neutral-site games where demand is softer. Prices can move up or down as teams advance, so a smart strategy is to track the games you’re interested in on SeatGeek, watch Deal Score for value, and set alerts. That way, you can pounce when prices dip but avoid waiting so long that your preferred session or section sells out.

What is a full strip ticket?

A full strip of tickets includes a ticket to each of the sessions hosted at that venue. For the first and second round locations, this would include tickets to the two afternoon session games, the two evening session games, and the two second round games in the third session. In the case of the Sweet 16 and Elite 8, a full strip would include tickets for the games at the location for both those rounds. In the case of the Final Four, a full strip includes tickets to the two semifinal games as well as the Championship game.

Unlike most sporting events, in the case of March Madness, many tickets include admission to more than a single game. In the First Round, Second Round, and Sweet 16, each session includes admission to back-to-back games. However, in the case of the First Round Session 1 tickets do not include admission to the games in Session 2, and vice versa, even though the games are on the same day.

What is a NCAA March Madness session ticket?

Since all of the March Madness venues host multiple games over multiple days, session tickets are often sold together as a package or split up.

"All session" tickets are the most straightforward, and give you access to all the games at that venue. Whether it is the First Four, the Final Four or one of the regional sites, when you buy an All Session ticket you are able to attend all of the games in that location.

"Session specific" tickets can be a little tricky, but we'll explain. Most fans end up opting for session specific tickets because they are focused on seeing their specific team. At the first and second round locations there are three different sessions, while at the regional locations there are two different sessions. The table below demonstrates what each session gets you access to:

First and Second Round Locations

Session #

Description

Session 1

The first two games of the first round and day at that location, typically in the early afternoon

Session 2

The last two games of the first round and day at that location, typically in the evening

Session 3

The two second round games at that location. These take place two days after the first round

Regional Locations

Session #

Description

Session 1

The two Sweet 16 games at that location. Your ticket gives you access to both

Session 2

The one Elite 8 game at that location

What teams are playing in NCAA March Madness?

Teams are decided on Selection Sunday, which will take place on March 15, 2026.

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NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Schedule and Ticket Prices

DateLocationVenueLowest Price
03/17/2026DaytonUniversity of Dayton Arena$56
03/17/2026DaytonUniversity of Dayton Arena$153
03/18/2026DaytonUniversity of Dayton Arena$68
03/19/2026BuffaloKeyBank Center$109
03/19/2026BuffaloKeyBank Center$115
03/19/2026GreenvilleBon Secours Wellness Arena$105
03/19/2026BuffaloKeyBank Center$555
03/19/2026GreenvilleBon Secours Wellness Arena$454
03/19/2026GreenvilleBon Secours Wellness Arena$131
03/19/2026Oklahoma CityPaycom Center$104
03/19/2026Oklahoma CityPaycom Center$445
03/19/2026Oklahoma CityPaycom Center$105
03/19/2026PortlandModa Center$87
03/19/2026PortlandModa Center$359
03/19/2026PortlandModa Center$96
03/20/2026PhiladelphiaXfinity Mobile Arena$458
03/20/2026TampaBenchmark International Arena$539
03/20/2026PhiladelphiaXfinity Mobile Arena$162
03/20/2026TampaBenchmark International Arena$122
03/20/2026PhiladelphiaXfinity Mobile Arena$165

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University of Dayton Arena
KeyBank Center
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Paycom Center
Moda Center
Xfinity Mobile Arena
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