With 48 games completed, just 15 remain in the March Madness tournament.
The opening weekend brought some surprising results. High Point pulled off an upset against Wisconsin, the top-seeded Florida (the reigning champion) was eliminated early, and VCU decisively defeated North Carolina.
As we recover from a wild first two rounds—probably wrecking your brackets—excitement builds for the Sweet 16, which resumes on Thursday, March 26th.
High-stakes matchups will feature powerhouse teams including Michigan, Arizona, and Duke, along with intriguing contenders like St. John’s and Nebraska. These games will take place at four neutral sites across the country.
The venues are:
SAP Center
Western Region, San Jose, California
March 26th and 28th
Toyota Center
Southern Region, Houston, Texas
March 26th and 28th
Capital One Arena
Eastern Region, Washington DC
March 27th and 29th
United Center
Midwest Region, Chicago, Illinois
March 27th and 29th
For those interested, tickets are still available for these key matchups.
As of now, the cheapest ticket for a Sweet 16 doubleheader session is $234 (fees included) for a pair of games in San Jose.
If you’re looking into the Elite 8/Sweet 16 “All Sessions” packages, they start at $481 with fees, including the SAP Center games.
Key matchups to keep an eye on from Thursday through Sunday include the Cameron Boozer versus Zuby Ejiofor battle, along with Brayden Smith from Purdue and Daylene Swain’s Texas squad facing some top contenders.
As sports commentator Dick Vitale famously says, “You’re going to be a diaper dandy.”
For more details, everything you need to know about the 2026 March Madness Sweet 16 is below.
NCAA Men’s Basketball March Madness Tickets 2026
You can find a thorough breakdown of the upcoming games by venue, including schedules, teams, and ticket prices.
SAP Center in San Jose, California
| Team and schedule | Ticket price starting at |
|---|---|
| NCAA Men’s West Region – All Sessions March 26th and 28th |
$481 (Including fees) |
| NCAA Men’s West – Session 1 1st place Arizona vs. 4th place Arkansas No. 2 Purdue vs. No. 11 Texas Thursday, March 26th |
$234 (Including fees) |
| NCAA Men’s West – Session 2 Team undecided Saturday, March 28th |
$229 (Including fees) |
Toyota Center in Houston, Texas
| Team and schedule | Ticket price starting at |
|---|---|
| NCAA Men’s South Division – All Sessions March 26th and 28th |
$688 (Including fees) |
| NCAA Men’s South Region – Session 1 No. 9 Iowa vs. 4th place Nebraska 2nd place Houston vs. 3rd place Illinois Thursday, March 26th |
$549 (Including fees) |
| NCAA Men’s South Region – Session 2 Team undecided Saturday, March 28th |
$293 (Including fees) |
Capital One Arena in Washington DC
| Team and schedule | Ticket price starting at |
|---|---|
| NCAA Men’s East – All Sessions March 27th and 29th |
$705 (Including fees) |
| NCAA Men’s East – Session 1 1st place Duke vs. 5th place St. John’s 2nd place University College vs. 3rd place Michigan State University Friday, March 27th |
$535 (Including fees) |
| NCAA Men’s East – Session 2 Team undecided Sunday, March 29th |
$314 (Including fees) |
United Center in Chicago, Illinois
| Team and schedule | Ticket price starting at |
|---|---|
| NCAA Men’s Midwest Region – All Sessions March 27th and 29th |
$533 (Including fees) |
| NCAA Men’s Midwest Region – Session 1 1st place Michigan vs. 4th place Alabama 2nd place Iowa State vs. 6th place Tennessee Friday, March 27th |
$351 (Including fees) |
| NCAA Men’s Midwest Region – Session 2 Team undecided Sunday, March 29th |
$240 (Including fees) |
Final 4 Tickets 2026
The tournament culminates in Indianapolis.
The Final Four is set for Saturday, April 4th at Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Colts.
Then, on April 6th, the National Championship Game will take place at the same venue.
Tickets for these pivotal games can be found here.
March Madness 2026 Bracket
Want to catch up on the year’s surprising twists?
Scores and stories from every match can be found through various resources.
How to Watch March Madness on TV
If you’re eager to follow along from home, most games will air on CBS, TNT, TBS, or truTV. You can even find free trials through certain DIRECTV packages.
It’s always a good idea to check local listings in advance.
Massive Concerts in 2026
If music is your jam along with March Madness, don’t miss these upcoming concerts:
• Wu-Tang Clan with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
• J. Cole
• A$AP Rocky
• Kid Cudi
• Earth, Wind and Fire with Lionel Richie
Check out broader listings for all the exciting concerts happening this year.
