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(opens in new tab) Find tickets from 263 dollars to First Four - All Sessions (3/17 & 3/18) on Tuesday March 17 at time to be announced at University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, OH
Mar 17
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First Four - All Sessions (3/17 & 3/18)
$263·University of Dayton Arena·Dayton, OH
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(opens in new tab) Find tickets from 23 dollars to First Four (#16 Howard vs #16 UMBC, #11 NC State vs #11 Texas) on Tuesday March 17 at 6:40 pm at University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, OH
Mar 17
Tue · 6:40pm
First Four (#16 Howard vs #16 UMBC, #11 NC State vs #11 Texas)
$23·University of Dayton Arena·Dayton, OH
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(opens in new tab) Find tickets from 130 dollars to First Four (#16 Lehigh vs #16 Prairie View, #11 SMU vs #11 Miami OH) on Wednesday March 18 at 6:40 pm at University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, OH
Mar 18
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First Four (#16 Lehigh vs #16 Prairie View, #11 SMU vs #11 Miami OH)
$130·University of Dayton Arena·Dayton, OH
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(opens in new tab) Find tickets from 522 dollars to Buffalo - All Sessions (3/19 & 3/21) on Thursday March 19 at time to be announced at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY
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Buffalo - All Sessions (3/19 & 3/21)
$522·KeyBank Center·Buffalo, NY
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(opens in new tab) Find tickets from 554 dollars to Greenville - All Sessions (3/19 & 3/21) on Thursday March 19 at time to be announced at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC
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Greenville - All Sessions (3/19 & 3/21)
$554·Bon Secours Wellness Arena·Greenville, SC
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(opens in new tab) Find tickets from 541 dollars to Oklahoma City - All Sessions (3/19 & 3/21) on Thursday March 19 at time to be announced at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK
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Oklahoma City - All Sessions (3/19 & 3/21)
$541·Paycom Center·Oklahoma City, OK
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(opens in new tab) Find tickets from 403 dollars to Portland - All Sessions (3/19 & 3/21) on Thursday March 19 at time to be announced at Moda Center in Portland, OR
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Portland - All Sessions (3/19 & 3/21)
$403·Moda Center·Portland, OR
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(opens in new tab) Find tickets from 30 dollars to Portland - Session 1 (#5 Wisconsin vs #12 High Point, #4 Arkansas vs #13 Hawaii) on Thursday March 19 at 10:50 am at Moda Center in Portland, OR
Mar 19
Thu · 10:50am
Portland - Session 1 (#5 Wisconsin vs #12 High Point, #4 Arkansas vs #13 Hawaii)
$30·Moda Center·Portland, OR
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(opens in new tab) Find tickets from 91 dollars to Oklahoma City - Session 1 (#4 Nebraska vs #13 Troy, #5 Vanderbilt vs #12 McNeese) on Thursday March 19 at 11:40 am at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK
Mar 19
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Oklahoma City - Session 1 (#4 Nebraska vs #13 Troy, #5 Vanderbilt vs #12 McNeese)
$91·Paycom Center·Oklahoma City, OK
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(opens in new tab) Find tickets from 76 dollars to Greenville - Session 1 (#8 Ohio St vs #9 TCU, #1 Duke vs #16 Siena) on Thursday March 19 at 12:15 pm at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC
Mar 19
Thu · 12:15pm
Greenville - Session 1 (#8 Ohio St vs #9 TCU, #1 Duke vs #16 Siena)
$76·Bon Secours Wellness Arena·Greenville, SC
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(opens in new tab) Find tickets from 74 dollars to Buffalo - Session 1 (#6 Louisville vs #11 South Florida, #3 Michigan St vs #14 NDSU) on Thursday March 19 at 1:30 pm at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY
Mar 19
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Buffalo - Session 1 (#6 Louisville vs #11 South Florida, #3 Michigan St vs #14 NDSU)
$74·KeyBank Center·Buffalo, NY
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(opens in new tab) Find tickets from 55 dollars to Portland - Session 2 (#6 BYU vs #11 TBD, #3 Gonzaga vs #14 Kennesaw St) on Thursday March 19 at 4:25 pm at Moda Center in Portland, OR
Mar 19
Thu · 4:25pm
Portland - Session 2 (#6 BYU vs #11 TBD, #3 Gonzaga vs #14 Kennesaw St)
$55·Moda Center·Portland, OR
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(opens in new tab) Find tickets from 22 dollars to Oklahoma City - Session 2 (#7 St Mary's vs #10 Texas A&M, #2 Houston vs #15 Idaho) on Thursday March 19 at 6:35 pm at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK
Mar 19
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Oklahoma City - Session 2 (#7 St Mary's vs #10 Texas A&M, #2 Houston vs #15 Idaho)
$22·Paycom Center·Oklahoma City, OK
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(opens in new tab) Find tickets from 91 dollars to Greenville - Session 2 (#6 North Carolina vs #11 VCU, #3 Illinois vs #14 Penn) on Thursday March 19 at 6:50 pm at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC
Mar 19
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Greenville - Session 2 (#6 North Carolina vs #11 VCU, #3 Illinois vs #14 Penn)
$91·Bon Secours Wellness Arena·Greenville, SC
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(opens in new tab) Find tickets from 77 dollars to Buffalo - Session 2 (#1 Michigan vs TBD, #8 Georgia vs #9 Saint Louis) on Thursday March 19 at 7:10 pm at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY
Mar 19
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Buffalo - Session 2 (#1 Michigan vs TBD, #8 Georgia vs #9 Saint Louis)
$77·KeyBank Center·Buffalo, NY
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(opens in new tab) Find tickets from 635 dollars to Tampa - All Sessions (3/20 & 3/22) on Friday March 20 at time to be announced at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, FL
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Tampa - All Sessions (3/20 & 3/22)
$635·Benchmark International Arena·Tampa, FL
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(opens in new tab) Find tickets from 334 dollars to Philadelphia - All Sessions (3/20 & 3/22) on Friday March 20 at time to be announced at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA
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Philadelphia - All Sessions (3/20 & 3/22)
$334·Xfinity Mobile Arena·Philadelphia, PA
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St. Louis - All Sessions (3/20 & 3/22)
$576·Enterprise Center·Saint Louis, MO
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(opens in new tab) Find tickets from 458 dollars to San Diego - All Sessions (3/20 & 3/22) on Friday March 20 at time to be announced at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl in San Diego, CA
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San Diego - All Sessions (3/20 & 3/22)
$458·Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl·San Diego, CA
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(opens in new tab) Find tickets from 140 dollars to San Diego - Session 1 (#1 Arizona vs #16 LIU, #8 Villanova vs #9 Utah State) on Friday March 20 at 10:35 am at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl in San Diego, CA
Mar 20
Fri · 10:35am
San Diego - Session 1 (#1 Arizona vs #16 LIU, #8 Villanova vs #9 Utah State)
$140·Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl·San Diego, CA
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(opens in new tab) Find tickets from 111 dollars to St. Louis - Session 1 (#7 Kentucky vs #10 Santa Clara, #2 Iowa St vs #15 Tennessee St) on Friday March 20 at 11:15 am at Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, MO
Mar 20
Fri · 11:15am
St. Louis - Session 1 (#7 Kentucky vs #10 Santa Clara, #2 Iowa St vs #15 Tennessee St)
$111·Enterprise Center·Saint Louis, MO
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(opens in new tab) Find tickets from 48 dollars to Tampa - Session 1 (#5 Texas Tech vs #12 Akron, #4 Alabama vs #13 Hofstra) on Friday March 20 at 12:40 pm at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, FL
Mar 20
Fri · 12:40pm
Tampa - Session 1 (#5 Texas Tech vs #12 Akron, #4 Alabama vs #13 Hofstra)
$48·Benchmark International Arena·Tampa, FL
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Mar 20
Fri · 1:50pm
Philadelphia - Session 1 (#3 Virginia vs #14 Wright State, #6 Tennessee vs TBD)
$43·Xfinity Mobile Arena·Philadelphia, PA
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(opens in new tab) Find tickets from 105 dollars to San Diego - Session 2 (#5 St. John's vs #12 Northern Iowa, #4 Kansas vs #13 Cal Baptist) on Friday March 20 at 4:10 pm at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl in San Diego, CA
Mar 20
Fri · 4:10pm
San Diego - Session 2 (#5 St. John's vs #12 Northern Iowa, #4 Kansas vs #13 Cal Baptist)
$105·Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl·San Diego, CA
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(opens in new tab) Find tickets from 114 dollars to Tampa - Session 2 (#8 Clemson vs #9 Iowa, #1 Florida vs TBD) on Friday March 20 at 6:50 pm at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, FL
Mar 20
Fri · 6:50pm
Tampa - Session 2 (#8 Clemson vs #9 Iowa, #1 Florida vs TBD)
$114·Benchmark International Arena·Tampa, FL
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When the calendar flips to March, every college basketball fan knows what’s coming: March Madness. The 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is set to deliver the same thrills, drama, and unforgettable moments that make it one of the biggest sporting events of the year. Selection Sunday will be held on March 15, 2026, when the 68-team field will officially be revealed. The action tips off with the First Four games in Dayton, Ohio on March 17–18, before the full bracket of games begins.

First and Second Round matchups will run from March 19–22 across eight host cities, including Buffalo, Greenville, Oklahoma City, Portland, Tampa, Philadelphia, San Diego, and St. Louis. The surviving teams will then battle through the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight, scheduled for March 26–29. Regional sites include the Toyota Center in Houston for the South, SAP Center in San Jose for the West, United Center in Chicago for the Midwest, and Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. for the East.

From there, all roads lead to Indianapolis, Indiana, where Lucas Oil Stadium will host the Final Four on April 4 and the National Championship on April 6. As always, ticket prices vary greatly depending on the stage of the tournament, the location, and the teams involved. Early round tickets are usually more affordable, while demand (and prices) climb significantly for the later rounds and especially the Final Four. With Cinderella stories, buzzer-beaters, and championship dreams on the line, the 2026 NCAA Tournament is sure to live up to its “Madness” reputation once again.

What is the 2026 NCAA March Madness schedule?

When the calendar turns to March, the NCAA Tournament frenzy begins. Selection Sunday takes place on March 15, 2026, when the full 68-team field will be revealed along with official seedings. The tournament opens with the First Four play-in games on March 17 & 18, held at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio, where the four lowest-seeded automatic qualifiers and at-large teams battle for the final spots in the main bracket.

The First and Second Rounds—involving the full field of 64 teams—unfold from March 19 through March 22. On March 19 & 21, games are hosted at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY; Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC; Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK; and Moda Center in Portland, OR. Meanwhile March 20 & 22 action is hosted in Tampa, FL (Benchmark International Arena), Philadelphia, PA (Xfinity Mobile Arena), San Diego, CA (Viejas Arena), and St. Louis, MO (Enterprise Center).

As the field narrows, the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight (Regional Semifinals & Finals) are scheduled for March 26 & 28 in the South Regional at Toyota Center (Houston, TX) and the West Regional at SAP Center (San Jose, CA), followed by March 27 & 29 matchups in the Midwest Regional at United Center (Chicago, IL) and East Regional at Capital One Arena (Washington, D.C.).

The remaining teams will head to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, for the Final Four semifinals on April 4 and the National Championship Game on April 6—capping off the tournament with high-stakes drama and crowning the 2026 national champion.

Summary Table (2026 NCAA March Madness)

Stage	Dates	Venue & Location
Selection Sunday	March 15, 2026	NCAA Selection Show (CBS/live platforms)
First Four	March 17–18	UD Arena — Dayton, Ohio
First & Second Rounds	March 19–22	Buffalo, Greenville, Oklahoma City, Portland; Tampa, Philadelphia, San Diego, St. Louis
Sweet 16 & Elite 8	March 26–29	Houston (Toyota Center), San Jose, Chicago, Washington, D.C.
Final Four	April 4	Lucas Oil Stadium — Indianapolis, IN
National Championship	April 6	Same as above

This multi-week championship features games across multiple cities before culminating in Indianapolis.

How much are NCAA March Madness tickets?

March Madness ticket prices depend on a variety of factors, including match up, location, date, round and more. You'll usually find lower ticket prices during the earlier rounds, like the First Four and the First and Second Rounds.

Later rounds, like the Final Four and NCAA Championship Game, skew higher prices due to the severity of the game. Between the exciting storylines, Cinderella stories and diehard fanbases, the later rounds provide the most exhilarating March Madness gameplay.

Not sure which rounds you want to see in person? Or when to buy tickets? Click into any event listed above and click the heart icon at the top of that page to "track" the event. You'll receive notifications on price drops and changes, so you'll always have the most up-to-date information on March Madness ticket prices.

What is the best place to buy March Madness tickets?

The best place to buy March Madness tickets is SeatGeek. You can shop every round of the tournament in one place—from the First Four in Dayton all the way to the Final Four and National Championship—with tickets backed by the SeatGeek Buyer Guarantee and sourced from trusted sellers.

To find the right seats, start with the March Madness events listed above or search for your favorite team, round, or host city on SeatGeek. Use filters and Deal Score to quickly compare prices and sightlines, then click the heart icon to track any game you’re interested in. You’ll get alerts when prices change, helping you decide when to buy and making it easier to lock in the best value on March Madness tickets.

How can I get cheap NCAA March Madness tickets?

March Madness tickets typically start around $19. You'll likely find the lowest prices during the first few rounds of the tournament, as storylines are still developing. Ticket prices also depend on seat location, venue, date and a number of other factors. In most venues, you'll find the cheapest tickets in the 200- and 300-level sections.

Make sure to utilize SeatGeek's "Deal Score" to find the best deals on March Madness tickets. SeatGeek combines ticket price, seat location and a few other factors to determine how good of a deal you're getting on tickets. Click into the event you're looking to attend above and check out the Deal Scores.

When is the best time to buy March Madness tickets?

There’s no single “perfect” time, but it depends on what you care about most: specific seats vs. lowest possible price. If you want lower-bowl locations, aisle seats, or to sit with a big group—especially for the Sweet 16, Elite Eight, Final Four or National Championship—it’s usually best to buy soon after the bracket is revealed and sites/sessions are confirmed, before the best sections sell out and prices climb.

If you’re more flexible on where you sit, you can often find good value closer to tip-off, especially for early rounds and neutral-site games where demand is softer. Prices can move up or down as teams advance, so a smart strategy is to track the games you’re interested in on SeatGeek, watch Deal Score for value, and set alerts. That way, you can pounce when prices dip but avoid waiting so long that your preferred session or section sells out.

What is a full strip ticket?

A full strip of tickets includes a ticket to each of the sessions hosted at that venue. For the first and second round locations, this would include tickets to the two afternoon session games, the two evening session games, and the two second round games in the third session. In the case of the Sweet 16 and Elite 8, a full strip would include tickets for the games at the location for both those rounds. In the case of the Final Four, a full strip includes tickets to the two semifinal games as well as the Championship game.

Unlike most sporting events, in the case of March Madness, many tickets include admission to more than a single game. In the First Round, Second Round, and Sweet 16, each session includes admission to back-to-back games. However, in the case of the First Round Session 1 tickets do not include admission to the games in Session 2, and vice versa, even though the games are on the same day.

What is a NCAA March Madness session ticket?

Since all of the March Madness venues host multiple games over multiple days, session tickets are often sold together as a package or split up.

"All session" tickets are the most straightforward, and give you access to all the games at that venue. Whether it is the First Four, the Final Four or one of the regional sites, when you buy an All Session ticket you are able to attend all of the games in that location.

"Session specific" tickets can be a little tricky, but we'll explain. Most fans end up opting for session specific tickets because they are focused on seeing their specific team. At the first and second round locations there are three different sessions, while at the regional locations there are two different sessions. The table below demonstrates what each session gets you access to:

First and Second Round Locations

Session #	Description
Session 1	The first two games of the first round and day at that location, typically in the early afternoon
Session 2	The last two games of the first round and day at that location, typically in the evening
Session 3	The two second round games at that location. These take place two days after the first round

Regional Locations

Session #	Description
Session 1	The two Sweet 16 games at that location. Your ticket gives you access to both
Session 2	The one Elite 8 game at that location

What teams are playing in NCAA March Madness?

Teams are decided on Selection Sunday, which will take place on March 15, 2026.

Date	Location	Venue	Lowest Price
03/17/2026	Dayton	University of Dayton Arena	$295
03/17/2026	Dayton	University of Dayton Arena	$19
03/18/2026	Dayton	University of Dayton Arena	$113
03/19/2026	Greenville	Bon Secours Wellness Arena	$612
03/19/2026	Buffalo	KeyBank Center	$551
03/19/2026	Oklahoma City	Paycom Center	$600
03/19/2026	Portland	Moda Center	$421
03/19/2026	Greenville	Bon Secours Wellness Arena	$86
03/19/2026	Oklahoma City	Paycom Center	$121
03/19/2026	Buffalo	KeyBank Center	$97
03/19/2026	Portland	Moda Center	$51
03/19/2026	Greenville	Bon Secours Wellness Arena	$136
03/19/2026	Buffalo	KeyBank Center	$104
03/19/2026	Portland	Moda Center	$86
03/19/2026	Oklahoma City	Paycom Center	$51
03/20/2026	Tampa	Benchmark International Arena	$689
03/20/2026	Philadelphia	Xfinity Mobile Arena	$457
03/20/2026	Saint Louis	Enterprise Center	$756
03/20/2026	San Diego	Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl	$537
03/20/2026	Saint Louis	Enterprise Center	$145

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Location

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Lowest Price

03/17/2026

Dayton

University of Dayton Arena

$295

03/17/2026

Dayton

University of Dayton Arena

$19

03/18/2026

Dayton

University of Dayton Arena

$113

03/19/2026

Greenville

Bon Secours Wellness Arena

$612

03/19/2026

Buffalo

KeyBank Center

$551

03/19/2026

Oklahoma City

Paycom Center

$600

03/19/2026

Portland

Moda Center

$421

03/19/2026

Greenville

Bon Secours Wellness Arena

$86

03/19/2026

Oklahoma City

Paycom Center

$121

03/19/2026

Buffalo

KeyBank Center

$97

03/19/2026

Portland

Moda Center

$51

03/19/2026

Greenville

Bon Secours Wellness Arena

$136

03/19/2026

Buffalo

KeyBank Center

$104

03/19/2026

Portland

Moda Center

$86

03/19/2026

Oklahoma City

Paycom Center

$51

03/20/2026

Tampa

Benchmark International Arena

$689

03/20/2026

Philadelphia

Xfinity Mobile Arena

$457

03/20/2026

Saint Louis

Enterprise Center

$756

03/20/2026

San Diego

Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl

$537

03/20/2026

Saint Louis

Enterprise Center

$145

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University of Dayton Arena
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
KeyBank Center
Paycom Center
Moda Center
Benchmark International Arena
Xfinity Mobile Arena
Enterprise Center
Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl

Venue Seating

University of Dayton Arena

Bon Secours Wellness Arena

KeyBank Center

Paycom Center

Moda Center

Benchmark International Arena

Xfinity Mobile Arena

Enterprise Center

Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl

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What is the 2026 NCAA March Madness schedule?

Summary Table (2026 NCAA March Madness)