Championship Information
2026 Preliminary Men's Basketball Round Sites
| 2026 Dates |
Host(s) |
Round |
City, State |
Facility |
| March 17-18 |
University of Dayton |
First Four |
Dayton, OH |
UD Arena |
| March 19 and 21 |
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
1st/2nd Rounds |
Buffalo, NY |
KeyBank Center |
| March 19 and 21 |
Southern Conference/Furman University |
1st/2nd Rounds |
Greenville, SC |
Bon Secours Wellness Arena |
| March 19 and 21 |
Big 12 Conference |
1st/2nd Rounds |
Oklahoma City, OK |
Paycom Center |
| March 19 and 21 |
Oregon State University |
1st/2nd Rounds |
Portland, OR |
Moda Center |
| March 20 and 22 |
St. Joseph’s University |
1st/2nd Rounds |
Philadelphia, PA |
Xfinity Mobile Center |
| March 20 and 22 |
San Diego State University |
1st/2nd Rounds |
San Diego, CA |
Viejas Arena |
| March 20 and 22 |
Missouri Valley Conference |
1st/2nd Rounds |
St. Louis, MO |
Enterprise Center |
| March 20 and 22 |
University of South Florida |
1st/2nd Rounds |
Tampa, FL |
Benchmark International Arena |
| March 26 and 28 |
Rice University |
South Regional |
Houston, TX |
Toyota Center |
| March 26 and 28 |
San Jose State University |
West Regional |
San Jose, CA |
SAP Center |
| March 27 and 29 |
Northwestern University |
Midwest Regional |
Chicago, IL |
United Center |
| March 27 and 29 |
Georgetown University |
East Regional |
Washington, D.C. |
Capital One Arena |
Division I Men's Basketball Committees
Division I Men's Basketball Committee
Division I Men’s Basketball Committee Roster
Division I Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee
The Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee will ensure that appropriate oversight of men’s basketball is maintained, will enhance the development and public perception of the sport and make recommendations related to regular-season and postseason men’s basketball. The committee will prioritize enhancement of the student-athlete educational experience (academically and athletically), and in doing so, promote student-athletes’ personal growth and leadership development.
The Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee will supervise qualifications and/or selection procedures for the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship. The committee will review recommendations from the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee and process other issues related to the administration of the championship.
Division I Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee Roster
Committee Proceedings
