Event Brief
NCAA to expand March Madness to 76 teams in 2027
Filed: Apr 28, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Summary: The NCAA will expand both men’s and women’s March Madness tournaments to 76 teams starting in 2027.
WHO: NCAA
WHAT: Expansion of NCAA men’s and women’s tournaments to 76 teams in 2027
WHEN: Apr 28, 2026 at 8:48 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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