Live coverage from across the bracket
Friday’s first-round slate of the 2026 NCAA men’s basketball tournament is being tracked in real time, with reporters on-site around the country providing updates as the day’s games progress.
The live tracker follows key moments and developments throughout the opening round, offering a running view of the tournament as results come in and storylines emerge.
What to know
The first round marks the start of the main bracket and sets the path toward the Round of 32. With multiple games taking place across different locations, the live format is designed to capture the pace and volume of action as it happens.