Only two spots remain for this year’s March Madness, and they’ll be filled by the end of the night. Today marks the second and final day of the First Four for 2026.
The first make-or-break matchup features Prairie View A&M facing off against Lehigh, both champions from their respective conferences.
Lehigh comes into the NCAA Tournament as the Patriot League champion, having won eight of its last ten games, which is impressive timing. Prairie View A&M also has momentum, securing the SWAC title with a seven-game winning streak heading into March Madness.
Prairie View A&M vs. Lehigh details:
- When: March 18th at 6:40pm ET
- Where: UD Arena (Dayton, Ohio)
- Channel: True TV
- Streaming: DirecTV
The winner will earn the No. 16 seed in the South and will face No. 1 Florida on Friday, March 20th.
Prairie View A&M vs. Lehigh start time
Tipoff is set for 6:40 p.m. ET.
How to watch Prairie View A&M vs. Lehigh for free
If cable isn’t an option, various live TV streaming services can help you watch the games without charge.
DIRECTV offers a free five-day trial, which includes truTV and other essential channels for March Madness. Once the trial ends, you can access over 90 live channels starting at $59.99 for your first month.
For those hesitant about a full subscription, Sling’s Orange + Entertainment Extra offers a one-day pass for $5.99, granting 24-hour access to truTV and more. They also provide weekend and week-long passes for broader access.
The Post has a printable NCAA bracket featuring the full 68-team field for March Madness 2026.
NCAA Tournament 2026 main dates
- Round 1: March 19th-20th
- Round 2: March 21st-22nd
- Sweet 16: March 26th-27th
- Elite 8: March 28th-29th
- Final 4: April 4th
- National Championship: April 6th
