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March Madness Schedule: Men's Ncaa Tournament Games Today, Tv Times, Updated Bracket

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It's on to the second round of the 2026 Men's NCAA Tournament. Who is headed to the Sweet 16?

Will VCU and High Point go from bracket busters to legit Cinderellas? Illinois and Arkansas certainly hope not. Top-seeded Duke overcame a scare against No. 16 seed Siena. How will they handle a TCU team that got March Madness started with a bang?

Opinion: Miami (Ohio)'s March Madness run is over, but it won't be forgotten

Here's a look at Saturday's full slate of games and TV listings:

March Madness games today: Second round game times, schedule for Saturday, March 21

All times Eastern

  • 12:10 p.m.: No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 9 Saint Louis, CBS
  • 2:45 p.m.: No. 3 Michigan State vs. No. 6 Louisville, CBS (prediction)
  • 5:15 p.m.: No. 1 Duke vs. No. 9 TCU, CBS (prediction)
  • 6:10 p.m.: No. 2 Houston vs. No. 10 Texas A&M, TNT (prediction)
  • 7:10 p.m.: No. 3 Gonzaga vs. No. 11 Texas, TBS/truTV (prediction)
  • 7:50 p.m.: No. 3 Illinois vs. No. 11 VCU, CBS (prediction)
  • 8:45 p.m.: No. 4 Nebraska vs. No. 5 Vanderbilt, TNT (prediction)
  • 9:45 p.m.: No. 4 Arkansas vs. No. 12 High Point, TBS/truTV (prediction)

2026 Men's March Madness remaining full schedule

  • March 21-22: Second Round
  • March 26-27: Sweet 16
  • March 28-29: Elite Eight
  • April 4: Final Four
  • April 6: National Championship

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: March Madness bracket, schedule: NCAA Tournament second round today