NCAA Considers Expanding March Madness Tournaments by Up to Eight Teams

New proposals could see men's and women's basketball tournaments grow as early as the 2025-26 season.

NCAA officials presented two expansion models to Division I conference commissioners: adding four or eight teams.
Expansion would require additional play-in games and potentially new sites for these games.
The current 68-team format could grow to either 72 or 76 teams, impacting both men's and women's tournaments.
Financial and logistical challenges are key considerations in the expansion discussions.
The earliest any changes could be implemented is the 2025-26 season.