GoKawiilWhen to watch the First Four
Wednesday and Thursday (women's)
Tuesday and Wednesday (men's)
Where to watch
The men's First Four will be broadcast on TruTV and stream on HBO Max.
The women's First Four games will be broadcast on ESPN2 and stream on ESPN Unlimited.
It's almost time for NCAA March Madness. It's been almost a year since the Florida Gators won the men's basketball championship and the UConn Huskies earned the women's title, and both teams have snagged top seeds at the 2026 NCAA tournament, too. The Gators find themselves sharing the No. 1 spot with Duke, Michigan and Arizona, while the women's Huskies are joined by Texas, South Carolina and UCLA in the top four.
The men's and women's tournaments both begin with the First Four, a series of games that will narrow the field from 68 to 64. If you want to watch this year's First Four, every men's game will air on TruTV and stream on HBO Max. The women's First Four will air on ESPN2. After that, the brackets will be set, but prepare for a hectic weekend with more than 60 games in the men's and women's first rounds.
Here's a breakdown of every team that's playing, how to watch, and everything else you need to know.
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