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The fields of the Division I Men's and Women's Basketball Championships will increase from 68 teams to 76 starting in 2027. The first 12 games will be called the March Madness Opening Round for both tournaments.
The NCAA Tournament officially expanded to 76 teams on Thursday, and the first question many people had was a reasonable one: What happens to the bracket? The answer, for now, is nothing. ESPN is not planning to expand its Tournament Challenge to include the new play-in games,
The NCAA Tournament will expand to 76 teams in 2027, so here's a first shot at predicting next year's March Madness field.
The NCAA Tournament is set to expand next season, and the USC Trojans have the potential to do well in the first year under the new format.
The NCAA's Men's Lacrosse Tournament selection show has arrived. Follow for live updates as the bracket is revealed:
Will UNC and Northwestern return to the final or will a new champion emerge? Here's when and where to watch all the action.