The Mountain West Conference is a rapidly growing powerhouse in NCAA Men’s Basketball. Though not a ‘Power Five’ conference, schools from the Mountain West Conference repeatedly go up against university teams from the conferences which garner more media attention. This year, the 12 Mountain West teams vying for the Conference Championship Title are also competing for seeds in the NCAA March Madness Men’s Basketball Tournament – which is set to commence later this month following all conference tournaments and championship games.
Here is everything you need to know about where, when, and how to watch your favorite teams play in the 2026 Mountain West Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament. A list of all conference tournaments can be found here and March Madness information here.
Key Information About The 2026 Mountain West Men’s Basketball Conference Tournament
GettyThe Colorado State Rams celebrate their victory over Boise State Broncos, 69-56, in the championship game of the Mountain West Conference men’s basketball tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center on March 15, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Mountain West Conference will hold the 2026 Mountain West Men’s Basketball Tournament to determine who takes home the Mountain West Conference Title between March 10 – March 14, 2026. Here are a few basic details about the Mountain West tournament and location:
- Dates of Tournament: March 11, 2026 – March 14, 2026
- Championship Game: March 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM ET
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Venue: Thomas & Mack Center
- 2025 Mountain West Champions: Colorado State Rams
Schools Competing in the 2026 Mountain West Men’s Basketball Tournament
GettyJulian Bowie #0 of the Boise State Broncos handles the ball against Kyan Evans #0 of the Colorado State Rams during the second half of the championship game of the Mountain West Conference men’s basketball tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center on March 15, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Rams defeated the Broncos 69-56.
The Mountain West Conference is home to 12 schools who will be going head-to-head on the court to win the conference title. The collegiate teams as the schools will be referred to during the Mountain West Conference Tournament and upcoming NCAA March Madness broadcasts are included below, along with each school’s mascot which will be represented on the courts this championship season.
- Air Force Falcons
- Boise State Broncos
- Nevada Wolf Pack
- New Mexico Lobos
- San Jose State Spartans
- UNLV Rebels
- Colorado State Rams
- Grand Canyon Lopes
- Fresno State Bulldogs
- San Diego State Aztecs
- Utah State Aggies
- Wyoming Cowboys
Full Schedule of 2026 Mountain West Men’s Basketball Conference Tournament & Championship Game
GettyA Mountain West Conference logo is shown on a basketball before the tournament championship game between the San Diego State Aztecs and the Utah State Aggies at the Thomas & Mack Center on March 11, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
First Round – Wednesday March 11, 2026
All First Round games will be available for viewers to watch and stream on the Mountain West Network
- Game 1 – No. 8 seed vs No. 9 seed, 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET
- Game 2 – No. 5 seed vs No. 12 seed, 2:30 PM PT / 5:30 PM ET
- Game 3 – No. 7 seed vs No. 10 seed, 6:00 PM PT / 9:00 PM ET
- Game 4 – No. 6 seed vs No. 11 seed, 8:30 PM PT / 11:30 PM ET
Second Round/Quarterfinals – Thursday March 12, 2026
All Quarterfinals games will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network
- Quarterfinal 1 – No. 1 seed vs Winner of First Round Game 1, 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET
- Quarterfinal 2 – No. 4 seed vs Winner of First Round Game 2, 2:30 PM PT / 5:30 PM ET
- Quarterfinal 3 – No. 2 seed vs Winner of First Round Game 3, 6:00 PM PT / 9:00 PM ET
- Quarterfinal 4 – No. 3 seed vs Winner of First Round Game 4, 8:30 PM PT / 11:30 PM ET
Semifinals – Friday March 13, 2026
Both Semifinal Games will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network
- Semifinal 1 – Winner of Quarterfinal 1 vs Winner of Quarterfinal 2, 6:30 PM PT / 9:30 PM ET
- Semifinal 2 – Winner of Quarterfinal 3 vs Winner of Quarterfinal 4, 9:00 PM PT / 12:00 Midnight ET
Conference Championship/Final Game
The Mountain West Conference Championship Game will be broadcast on CBS and available for viewers to stream on Paramount+
- Championship – Winner of Semifinal 1 vs Winner of Semifinal 2, 3:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM ET
2026 Mountain West Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament & Championship – Full Schedule, Team Standings, & How to Watch