Why March Madness is expanding even though no one really wants it to

In January 2023, the NCAA also approved a committee recommendation that all sports’ championships ought to include 25% of its ...

Effect of NCAA Basketball Tournament Expansion for USC Trojans

The NCAA Tournament expanding from 68 teams to 76 teams is becoming more of a reality. On  Thursday, the NCAA officially voted to make the change for the upcomi ...

NCAA basketball tournament expansion now official after unanimous vote

The NCAA Division I Basketball Committee voted unanimously Thursday to expand the men’s and women’s tournaments to 76 teams ...

March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season

The NCAA announced Thursday that it will expand its two March Madness tournaments by eight teams each next season, a ...
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NCAA reveals new 76-team bracket for DI Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships

The fields of the Division I Men's and Women's Basketball Championships will increase from 68 teams to 76 starting in 2027.
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How the 2027 expanded NCAA tournament and March Madness brackets will work

Starting with the 2026-27 college basketball season, the fields for the March Madness men’s and women’s basketball ...