🏀 Live March Madness Bracket for Sweet 16: Updated 2026 NCAA Tournament Bracket
The 2026 NCAA Tournament heads into the Sweet 16, and we have our updated March Madness bracket.
Michigan remains the favorite to win the tournament, with +340 odds from DraftKings representing an implied win probability of 22.73%. Arizona (+400) and Duke (+450) round out the top of the board after fellow No. 1 seed, Florida, was eliminated Sunday night.
That's our biggest upset of the tournament to date, with three top seeds advancing to the third round, which begins Thursday. Bracket busted by Florida (or anyone else)? Get back in with our printable March Madness second-chance bracket.
🤯 Updated 2026 March Madness bracket: Sweet 16
Here is our updated March Madness bracket for those following along at home.
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🗓️ 2026 NCAA Tournament - key dates & schedule
Here is the full schedule for the 2026 March Madness tournament, beginning Tuesday, March 17:
| Round | Dates | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet 16 | March 26-27 | Houston, San Jose, Chicago, Washington D.C. |
| Elite Eight | March 28-29 | Houston, San Jose, Chicago, Washington D.C. |
| Final Four | April 4 | Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Ind. |
| Championship game | April 6 | Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Ind. |
🆚 2026 NCAA Tournament format explained
The 2026 NCAA Tournament features 68 teams competing in a single-elimination format across three weeks. The field opens with the First Four - four play-in games in Dayton, Ohio - which whittles the bracket down to 64. Need some help? See our March Madness bracket guide.
Those 64 teams are divided into four regions (East, West, South, Midwest) and seeded 1 through 16, with No. 1 seeds facing No. 16s in the opening round. The 1 seeds are typically atop the March Madness odds, but lose once, and you're done.
Survivors advance through the Round of 32, Sweet 16, and Elite Eight before the last four teams meet at the Final Four in Indianapolis, where one champion is crowned on Monday, April 6. Be sure to track the Final Four odds before locking in your March Madness bracket.
4️⃣ 2026 Final Four & championship venue
Indianapolis has hosted the Men's Final Four nine times, previously welcoming the event in 1980 at Market Square Arena, four times at the RCA Dome (1991, 1997, 2000, 2006), and three times at Lucas Oil Stadium (2010, 2015, 2021).
The 2026 edition returns to Lucas Oil Stadium for the semifinals on Saturday, April 4, before the national championship game tips off on Monday, April 6, both airing on TBS. Rob Paul's March Madness bracket reactions can help you fill out your pool entry.
🍬 March Madness odds today: Sweet 16
❓ Frequently asked questions - 2026 March Madness bracket
How many teams are in the 2026 March Madness field?
There are 68 teams in the 2026 NCAA Tournament field - including eight teams competing in four First Four games split between Tuesday and Wednesday. The four winners will qualify for the first-round field of 64, with Round 1 beginning Thursday.
When does the 2026 NCAA Tournament start?
March Madness 2026 begins with the First Four on Tuesday, March 17 (St. Patrick's Day). The First Four games will be played at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio. Round 1, the Round of 64, begins Thursday, March 19.
Where is the 2026 Final Four?
The Final Four and national championship will be played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The two semifinal games will be played Saturday, April 4, and the championship on Monday, April 6.
Where can I download a free printable 2026 March Madness bracket?
SBR's free printable March Madness bracket is available here or at the top of the page. Click the download button and print on standard letter-size paper.
All schedule info confirmed against NCAA.com as of March 15, 2026.
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