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With the highest ratings in eight years with nearly 21 million viewers, the NCAA Men’s March Madness returns for the 2026 season. The top teams in college basketball competing against each in a one-and-done tournament to win the national championship, while the Duke Blue Devils are considered the favorite to win it all.
However, Michigan, Arizona and Florida (who are the reigning champions) are all considered contenders, so it’s going to be something special, if there’s an upset this year.
Ahead of the First Round, and taking place on Tuesday, Mar. 17, you can watch the First Four with UMBC Retrievers vs. Howard Bison at 3:40 p.m. PT/6:40 p.m. ET, and Texas Longhorns vs. NC State Wolfpack at 6:15 p.m. PT/9:15 p.m. ET. Both
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