The 2026 NCAA Tournament is through its first 36 games with only 32 teams remaining as the second round commences Saturday. March Madness is alive and well, and while the upsets faded on the second full day of competition, the remaining national championship contenders appear poised to throw some chaos into the mix over the weekend.
With all 67 games set to be televised across CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV, fans will be able to keep up with all the action no matter when they tune in or how they choose to watch. There have already been multiple upsets and busted brackets, and No. 1 seeds Duke and Michigan are both poised to face tough tests on Saturday. No. 11 seed Texas and No. 12 seed High Point are each aiming to keep rolling, while No. 4 seed Arkansas, No. 5 seed Vanderbilt and No. 10 seed Texas A&M are three more SEC teams seeking to prove everyone (except the committee) overlooked their conference.
On the call for the NCAA Tournament this year are several notable voices, with Ian Eagle returning for the third straight year as lead play-by-play announcer and the voice of the Final Four alongside Bill Raftery, Grant Hill and reporter Tracy Wolfson.
Ernie Johnson hosts studio coverage for the Final Four with Nate Burleson, Adam Zucker and Adam Lefkoe also serving as hosts and Jamie Erdhal providing game updates throughout the NCAA Tournament. Studio analysts include Clark Kellogg, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Renee Montgomery in New York, and Bruce Pearl, Jamal Mashburn, Jalen Rose and Seth Davis in Atlanta.
Robbie Hummel is on site through the Regional Finals with Candace Parker and Wally Szczerbiak calling games for the first time as Brandon Gaudin and Jared Greenberg join the team.
CBS is leading the way, televising 21 games during the NCAA Tournament, including the Elite 8 and Sweet 16. TBS matches it by televising 21 games, including the Final Four, Elite 8 and Sweet 16, while truTV is airing or simulcasting 23 games and TNT is airing or simulcasting 15 games. In addition to the March Madness Live app, where you can watch every game, Paramount+ subscribers will be able to watch all the games televised by CBS, while HBO Max subscribers can catch the games on TBS, TNT and truTV.
From the Selection Show all the way until the playing of “One Shining Moment” after a champion is crowned, CBS Sports and TNT Sports will be bringing you the magic.
Let’s take a look at the 2026 March Madness announcing teams along with the complete schedule for the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
2026 March Madness announcing teams
Play-by-Play | Analyst(s) || Reporter* Regional Weekend announce teams | ~ Final Four team
Ian Eagle | Bill Raftery, Grant Hill || Tracy Wolfson*~Brian Anderson | Jim Jackson || Allie LaForce*Kevin Harlan | Robbie Hummel, Stan Van Gundy || Lauren Shehadi*Andrew Catalon | Steve Lappas || Evan Washburn*Brad Nessler | Wally Szczerbiak || Jared GreenbergSpero Dedes | Jim Spanarkel || Jon RothsteinTom McCarthy | Candice Parker, Dan Bonner || AJ RossBrandon Gaudin | Chris Webber || Andy KatzRules analyst: Gene Steratore
2026 NCAA Tournament schedule, dates
Second round
Saturday, March 21KeyBank Center (Buffalo), Bon Secours Wellness Arena (Greenville), Paycom Center (Oklahoma City), Moda Center (Portland)
Sunday, March 22Benchmark International Arena (Tampa), Xfinity Mobile Arena (Philadelphia), Viejas Arena (San Diego), Enterprise Center (St. Louis)
Sweet 16
Thursday, March 26 — 7:10 p.m. start (CBS, TBS)Toyota Center (Houston), SAP Center (San Jose)
Friday, March 27 — 7:10 p.m. start (CBS, TBS)United Center (Chicago), Capital One Arena (Washington, D.C.)
Elite 8
Saturday, March 28 — 6:09 p.m. start (TBS)Toyota Center (Houston), SAP Center (San Jose)
Sunday, March 29 — 2:15 p.m. start (CBS)United Center (Chicago), Capital One Arena (Washington, D.C.)
Final Four
Saturday, April 4 — 6:09 p.m. start (TBS)Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis)
National Championship
Monday, April 6 — 8:50 p.m. (TBS)Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis)
