This year’s ACC men’s champions, Duke University, will kick off their bid to win March Madness 2026 with a first-round game against Siena College. Duke is one of the four No. 1 seeds in the NCAA tournament (along with Michigan, Arizona, and Florida); Siena is ranked No. 16. The game will take place this Thursday, March 19, at 2:50 p.m. ET, and you can catch all the action on CBS and Paramount+ (Premium plan only).
For a list of the men’s NCAA tournament key dates, teams, and how to watch every March Madness game, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a look at how to watch the entire tournament, from the first round right up to the Championship Final.
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How to watch the Duke vs. Siena game:
Dates: March 19, 2026
Times: 2:50 p.m. ET
TV channel: CBS
Streaming: DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Paramount+ and more
When is the Duke vs. Siena first-round game?
The Duke vs. Siena game is on Thursday, March 19 at 2:40 p.m. ET.
Where to watch the Duke vs. Siena game:
The first-round game between Duke and Siena airs on CBS.
Where to stream the Duke vs. Siena game without cable:
Thursday’s Duke vs. Siena game will stream live on Paramount+ Premium. You’ll also be able to access every men’s March Madness game on live TV services like DirecTV and YouTube TV.
Which teams are competing in the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament?
The following is a breakdown of every First Round game schedule, including who’s playing and how to watch.
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All times Eastern
Thursday, March 19
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12:15 p.m.: No. 8 Ohio State vs. No. 9 TCU (CBS)
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12:40 p.m.: No. 4 Nebraska vs. No. 13 Troy (TruTV)
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1:30 p.m.: No. 6 Louisville vs. No. 11 South Florida (TNT)
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1:50 p.m.: No. 5 Wisconsin vs. No. 12 High Point (TBS)
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2:50 p.m.: No. 1 Duke vs. No. 16 Siena (CBS)
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3:15 p.m.: No. 5 Vanderbilt vs. No. 12 McNeese (TruTV)
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4:05 p.m.: No. 3 Michigan State vs. No. 14 North Dakota State
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4:25 p.m.: No. 4 Arkansas vs. No. 13 Hawaii (TBS)
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6:50 p.m.: No. 6 North Carolina vs. No. 11 VCU (TNT)
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7:10 p.m.: No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 16 UMBC or Howard (CBS)
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7:25 p.m.: No. 6 BYU vs. No. 11 Texas or NC State (TBS)
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7:35 p.m.: No. 7 Saint Mary’s vs. No. 10 Texas A&M (TruTV)
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9:25 p.m.: No. 3 Illinois vs. No. 14 Penn (TNT)
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9:45 p.m.: No. 8 Georgia vs. No. 9 Saint Louis (CBS)
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10 p.m.: No. 3 Gonzaga vs. No. 14 Kennesaw State (TBS)
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10:10 p.m.: No. 2 Houston vs. No. 15 Idaho (TruTV)
Friday, March 20
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12:15 p.m.: No. 7 Kentucky vs. No. 10 Santa Clara (CBS)
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12:40 p.m.: No. 5 Texas Tech vs. No. 12 Akron (TruTV)
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1:35 p.m.: No. 1 Arizona vs. No. 16 LIU (TNT)
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1:50 p.m.: No. 3 Virginia vs. No. 14 Wright State (TBS)
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2:50 p.m.: No. 2 Iowa State vs. No. 15 Tennessee State (CBS)
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3:15 p.m.: No. 4 Alabama vs. No. 13 Hofstra (TruTV)
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4:10 p.m.: No. 8 Villanova vs. No. 9 Utah State (TNT)
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4:25 p.m.: No. 6 Tennessee vs. No. 11 Miami (Ohio) or SMU (TBS)
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6:50 p.m.: No. 8 Clemson vs. No. 9 Iowa (TNT)
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7:10 p.m.: No. 5 St. John’s vs. No. 12 Northern Iowa (CBS)
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7:25 p.m.: No. 7 UCLA vs. No. 10 UCF (TBS)
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7:35 p.m.: No. 2 Purdue vs. No. 15 Queens (TruTV)
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9:25 p.m.: No. 16 Prairie View A&M or Lehigh vs. No. 1 Florida (TNT)
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9:45 p.m.: No. 4 Kansas vs. No. 13 Cal Baptist (CBS)
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10 p.m.: No. 2 UConn vs. No. 15 Furman (TBS)
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10:10 p.m.: No. 7 Miami vs. No. 10 Missouri (TruTV)
2026 NCAA men’s basketball tournament schedule:
The schedule and locations for the men’s tournament:
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Selection Sunday: 6 p.m. ET Sunday, March 15 on CBS
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First Four: Tuesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 18
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First round: Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20
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Second round: Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22
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Sweet 16: Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27
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Elite Eight: Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29
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Final Four: Saturday, April 4 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis
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NCAA championship game: Monday, April 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis
