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Tournament Expansion

March Madness Logistics 2026-27 Season Men's and Women's Tournaments 2027 Changes Coaching Opinions 2026 Tournament Youth Sports Selection Sunday Women's Tournament 2026-2027 Season Postseason Team Opportunities Big 12 Coaches College Basketball Fan Reactions Team Impact Women's Tournament Expansion Team Participation Men's Tournament Expansion Leadership Decisions Field Size Small-Conference Automatic Qualifiers Decision Making SEC Commissioner At-Large Bids Men's Basketball Charlie Baker Stakeholder Discussions Team Selection Conference Dynamics Coaching Perspectives Men's Tournament Coaches' Opinions Revenue Sharing 2027 Tournament Colorado Buffaloes Models of Expansion Committee Approval

NCAA Expands Men’s and Women’s March Madness to 76 Teams Starting Next Season

Power conferences sought broader access to the field, with new TV and sponsor revenue covering the costs.

NCAA Moves Toward 76-Team March Madness Next Season

Baker Renews Push to Expand March Madness as NCAA Puts Talks on Hold Until After Tournaments

NCAA Nears 76-Team March Madness Plan With Two-Site Opening Round

NCAA Holds March Madness at 68 Teams for 2026

NCAA Pushes Basketball Tournament Expansion Decision to Fall After 2025-26 Delay

NCAA Panels Defer March Madness Expansion Decision

Power Four Conferences Split on 16-Team College Football Playoff Format

NCAA Considers 72 or 76 Teams for 2026 Men’s Basketball Tournament