March Madness officially kicks off with the Final Four on Tuesday night, and on Wednesday, the Round of 64 for the 2026 NCAA Tournament will be finalized.
We have another doubleheader on Wednesday night, and the final two spots in the round of 64 starting Thursday will be up for grabs.
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In the night’s opener, Prairie View A&M and Lehigh compete for the No. 16 seed in the South Division, with the winner advancing to face the top-ranked Florida Gators in the quadrant.
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In the nightcap, Miami University (Ohio) and Southern Methodist University will compete for the No. 11 seed in the Midwest Region. The winner will face the sixth-seeded Tennessee Volunteers.
Wednesday night’s first four games will air live on truTV before Thursday’s game.
When does your favorite team play?
Below you can see all the information you need to watch Wednesday night’s first four games.
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NCAA Tournament Top Four TV Schedule – March 18
Wednesday, March 18
first four games
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Southern region: No. 16 Prairie View A&M vs. No. 16 Lehigh | 6:40 PM | Reality TV
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Midwest Region: No. 11 Miami (OH) vs No. 11 Southern Methodist | 9:15 PM | Reality TV
The first round of the NCAA Tournament begins on Thursday, March 19. Rounds 1 and 2 bring some of the most exciting moments of the tournament, so buckle up and watch a few days of non-stop action.
The Final Four begins April 4 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The championship game will take place on Monday, April 6 on TBS.
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