
NCAA Mens March Madness Tickets
games near
2026 NCAA March Madness Schedule
- (opens in new tab) Find tickets from 146 dollars to NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament - First Four on Tuesday March 17 2026 at time to be announced at University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, OH
Mar 17 2026
Tue · TBD
NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament - First Four
$146·University of Dayton Arena·Dayton, OH
From $146 - (opens in new tab) Find tickets from 261 dollars to NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament - First Four - All Sessions (3/17 & 3/18) on Tuesday March 17 2026 at time to be announced at University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, OH
Mar 17 2026
Tue · TBD
NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament - First Four - All Sessions (3/17 & 3/18)
$261·University of Dayton Arena·Dayton, OH
From $261 - (opens in new tab) Find tickets from 157 dollars to NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament - First Four on Wednesday March 18 2026 at time to be announced at University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, OH
Mar 18 2026
Wed · TBD
NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament - First Four
$157·University of Dayton Arena·Dayton, OH
From $157 - (opens in new tab) Find tickets from 240 dollars to NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Greenville - Session 2 on Thursday March 19 2026 at time to be announced at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC
Mar 19 2026
Thu · TBD
NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Greenville - Session 2
$240·Bon Secours Wellness Arena·Greenville, SC
From $240 - (opens in new tab) Find tickets from 543 dollars to NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Greenville - All Sessions (3/19 & 3/21) on Thursday March 19 2026 at time to be announced at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC
Mar 19 2026
Thu · TBD
NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Greenville - All Sessions (3/19 & 3/21)
$543·Bon Secours Wellness Arena·Greenville, SC
From $543 - (opens in new tab) Find tickets from 231 dollars to NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Greenville - Session 1 on Thursday March 19 2026 at time to be announced at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC
Mar 19 2026
Thu · TBD
NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Greenville - Session 1
$231·Bon Secours Wellness Arena·Greenville, SC
From $231 - (opens in new tab) Find tickets from 243 dollars to NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Buffalo - Session 1 on Thursday March 19 2026 at time to be announced at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY
Mar 19 2026
Thu · TBD
NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Buffalo - Session 1
$243·KeyBank Center·Buffalo, NY
From $243 - (opens in new tab) Find tickets from 676 dollars to NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Buffalo - All Sessions (3/19 & 3/21) on Thursday March 19 2026 at time to be announced at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY
Mar 19 2026
Thu · TBD
NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Buffalo - All Sessions (3/19 & 3/21)
$676·KeyBank Center·Buffalo, NY
From $676 - (opens in new tab) Find tickets from 263 dollars to NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Buffalo - Session 2 on Thursday March 19 2026 at time to be announced at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY
Mar 19 2026
Thu · TBD
NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Buffalo - Session 2
$263·KeyBank Center·Buffalo, NY
From $263 - (opens in new tab) Find tickets from 216 dollars to NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Oklahoma City - Session 1 on Thursday March 19 2026 at time to be announced at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK
Mar 19 2026
Thu · TBD
NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Oklahoma City - Session 1
$216·Paycom Center·Oklahoma City, OK
From $216 - (opens in new tab) Find tickets from 234 dollars to NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Oklahoma City - Session 2 on Thursday March 19 2026 at time to be announced at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK
Mar 19 2026
Thu · TBD
NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Oklahoma City - Session 2
$234·Paycom Center·Oklahoma City, OK
From $234 - (opens in new tab) Find tickets from 676 dollars to NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Oklahoma City - All Sessions (3/19 & 3/21) on Thursday March 19 2026 at time to be announced at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK
Mar 19 2026
Thu · TBD
NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Oklahoma City - All Sessions (3/19 & 3/21)
$676·Paycom Center·Oklahoma City, OK
From $676 - (opens in new tab) Find tickets from 228 dollars to NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Portland - Session 2 on Thursday March 19 2026 at time to be announced at Moda Center in Portland, OR
Mar 19 2026
Thu · TBD
NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Portland - Session 2
$228·Moda Center·Portland, OR
From $228 - (opens in new tab) Find tickets from 192 dollars to NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Portland - Session 1 on Thursday March 19 2026 at time to be announced at Moda Center in Portland, OR
Mar 19 2026
Thu · TBD
NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Portland - Session 1
$192·Moda Center·Portland, OR
From $192 - (opens in new tab) Find tickets from 615 dollars to NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Portland - All Sessions (3/19 & 3/21) on Thursday March 19 2026 at time to be announced at Moda Center in Portland, OR
Mar 19 2026
Thu · TBD
NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Portland - All Sessions (3/19 & 3/21)
$615·Moda Center·Portland, OR
From $615 - (opens in new tab) Find tickets from 249 dollars to NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Tampa - Session 1 on Friday March 20 2026 at time to be announced at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, FL
Mar 20 2026
Fri · TBD
NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Tampa - Session 1
$249·Benchmark International Arena·Tampa, FL
From $249 - (opens in new tab) Find tickets from 257 dollars to NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Tampa - Session 2 on Friday March 20 2026 at time to be announced at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, FL
Mar 20 2026
Fri · TBD
NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Tampa - Session 2
$257·Benchmark International Arena·Tampa, FL
From $257 - (opens in new tab) Find tickets from 257 dollars to NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Philadelphia - Session 2 on Friday March 20 2026 at time to be announced at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA
Mar 20 2026
Fri · TBD
NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Philadelphia - Session 2
$257·Xfinity Mobile Arena·Philadelphia, PA
From $257 - (opens in new tab) Find tickets from 700 dollars to NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Tampa - All Sessions (3/20 & 3/22) on Friday March 20 2026 at time to be announced at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, FL
Mar 20 2026
Fri · TBD
NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Tampa - All Sessions (3/20 & 3/22)
$700·Benchmark International Arena·Tampa, FL
From $700 - (opens in new tab) Find tickets from 655 dollars to NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Philadelphia - All Sessions (3/20 & 3/22) on Friday March 20 2026 at time to be announced at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA
Mar 20 2026
Fri · TBD
NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Philadelphia - All Sessions (3/20 & 3/22)
$655·Xfinity Mobile Arena·Philadelphia, PA
From $655 - (opens in new tab) Find tickets from 219 dollars to NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Philadelphia - Session 1 on Friday March 20 2026 at time to be announced at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA
Mar 20 2026
Fri · TBD
NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Philadelphia - Session 1
$219·Xfinity Mobile Arena·Philadelphia, PA
From $219 - (opens in new tab) Find tickets from 578 dollars to NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament St. Louis - All Sessions (3/20 & 3/22) on Friday March 20 2026 at time to be announced at Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, MO
Mar 20 2026
Fri · TBD
NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament St. Louis - All Sessions (3/20 & 3/22)
$578·Enterprise Center·Saint Louis, MO
From $578 - (opens in new tab) Find tickets from 255 dollars to NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament St. Louis - Session 2 on Friday March 20 2026 at time to be announced at Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, MO
Mar 20 2026
Fri · TBD
NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament St. Louis - Session 2
$255·Enterprise Center·Saint Louis, MO
From $255 - (opens in new tab) Find tickets from 225 dollars to NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament St. Louis - Session 1 on Friday March 20 2026 at time to be announced at Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, MO
Mar 20 2026
Fri · TBD
NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament St. Louis - Session 1
$225·Enterprise Center·Saint Louis, MO
From $225 - (opens in new tab) Find tickets from 219 dollars to NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament San Diego - Session 1 on Friday March 20 2026 at time to be announced at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl in San Diego, CA
Mar 20 2026
Fri · TBD
NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament San Diego - Session 1
$219·Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl·San Diego, CA
From $219
Every ticket protected
If something comes up with your event, we’ve got you covered.
Every ticket protected
If something comes up with your event, we’ve got you covered.

Fans love the SeatGeek app
What our fans say

900K+ App Store ratings

900K+ App Store ratings
Fans love the SeatGeek app
What our fans say
Fan reviews on SeatGeek
Oct 3
Best Deals during Crazy Inflation no 🧢
No 🧢 I never been to so many baseball games in one season until this year when i downloaded seatgeek i went to 7 baseball games this season and had amazing seats near the field for no more than $20😭😭😭. If u wanna go to any event and wanna have money still with inflation on the rise, i highly suggest this app only.Kingdx800
Nov 1
Fast easy
I was looking for a gift for my boyfriend and I got tickets for his favorite teammrs guardia colon
Jul 7
Great experience
I buy all my tickets on SeatGeek when possible I just make sure I se the prices to all fees included so there are no surprises. I like that it keeps history of all the events you have bought over the years. Their support team is also very helpful. I bought some World Series tickets once and they were marked as regular tickets in the app and once the seller sent the tickets they came up as obstructed view so I called support and got a full refund.Edgar24253
Oct 12
Very smart way to buy great seats
SeatGeek has a Excellent way to make sure you get the best ticket results for the best price that is available. Especially basketball games or concerts even after the event has startedUNC_2017
Nov 4
Great Customer Service
I tested positive for Covid one day before I was scheduled to see a show I had been looking forward to for a long time. I called support and at 10 pm on a Monday they were able to transfer my tickets to the same seats the following month, to a date of my choosing. They coordinated with the box office and sent me follow ups every step of the way. Thanks Ash at Seat Geek!RP1!
May 16
Seat Geek
So far Seat Geek has allowed me to see some very good shows for a very good price.Customer service has been excellent.I use seat geek for all my concert tickets!Pirate’s
Oct 17
Goat
Best ticketing app ever, easy to use, and it shows the view from your seatdarbyhawk
Sep 23
Clear and Easy
Love how they show tickets post fees. Makes it very easy to see what you are buying with clarity and ease.BaseBall44$
Jun 29
CONCERTS
I use Seat Geek for Concert Tickets. Sometimes they send my orders to Ticketmaster to handle the process. It’s cool though. I’ve never had any problems.MIJRELYT
Oct 2
Best app for tickets!!
It’s one of the best places to get tickets! Literally my go to for when I want to go to an event!Captain Saldana
2026 NCAA March Madness Tickets
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.).
Finally, the elite survivors 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 |
March 19–22 | Buffalo, Greenville, Oklahoma City, Portland; Tampa, Philadelphia, San Diego, St. Louis | |
March 26–29 | Houston (Toyota Center), San Jose, Chicago, Washington, D.C. | |
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. Let me know if you'd like details on game times, TV or streaming options, or ticket availability!
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.
How can I get cheap NCAA March Madness tickets?
March Madness tickets typically start around $145. 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.
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.
College Sports Categories | NCAA Basketball Major Events | Popular NCAA Basketball Tickets |
NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Schedule and Ticket Prices
Date | Location | Venue | Lowest Price |
---|---|---|---|
03/17/2026 | Dayton | University of Dayton Arena | $145 |
03/17/2026 | Dayton | University of Dayton Arena | $260 |
03/18/2026 | Dayton | University of Dayton Arena | $156 |
03/19/2026 | Buffalo | KeyBank Center | $262 |
03/19/2026 | Buffalo | KeyBank Center | $675 |
03/19/2026 | Greenville | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $230 |
03/19/2026 | Buffalo | KeyBank Center | $242 |
03/19/2026 | Greenville | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $239 |
03/19/2026 | Greenville | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $542 |
03/19/2026 | Oklahoma City | Paycom Center | $233 |
03/19/2026 | Oklahoma City | Paycom Center | $675 |
03/19/2026 | Oklahoma City | Paycom Center | $215 |
03/19/2026 | Portland | Moda Center | $191 |
03/19/2026 | Portland | Moda Center | $614 |
03/19/2026 | Portland | Moda Center | $227 |
03/20/2026 | Tampa | Benchmark International Arena | $699 |
03/20/2026 | Philadelphia | Xfinity Mobile Arena | $654 |
03/20/2026 | Philadelphia | Xfinity Mobile Arena | $218 |
03/20/2026 | Tampa | Benchmark International Arena | $248 |
03/20/2026 | Tampa | Benchmark International Arena | $256 |
NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament game Seating Charts
Venue Seating |
---|
University of Dayton Arena |
Bon Secours Wellness Arena |
KeyBank Center |
Paycom Center |
Moda Center |
Benchmark International Arena |
Xfinity Mobile Arena |
Sports Tickets By City
City |
---|
Buffalo |
Oklahoma City |
Portland |
Tampa |
Philadelphia |
St. Louis |
San Diego |
Houston |
San Jose |
Washington DC |