March Madness Sweet 16 – Full Schedule of Games, Results & How to Watch

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PITTSBURGH, PA - FEBRUARY 10: Caleb Foster #1 of the Duke Blue Devils goes up for a shot against Omari Witherspoon #8 and Nojus Indrusaitis #25 of the Pittsburgh Panthers in the first half at the Petersen Events Center on February 10, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

The 2026 NCAA March Madness Tournament is fully underway and brackets are going strong with contenders from across the nation vying to be the best in men’s basketball.

Here is the full schedule for the upcoming Sweet 16 round, as well as results as games are played across the two days of Sweet 16 competition. See below for all of the details you’ll need to watch your favorite teams go head-to-head on the court for a chance to advance to the Elite Eight of March Madness.

The Top 16 Teams Competing in the Sweet 16 Round of March Madness

GettyGREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA – MARCH 19: Cayden Boozer #2 of the Duke Blue Devils shoots the ball against Justice Shoats #0 of the Siena Saints during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 19, 2026 in Greenville, South Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

The teams which have advanced from the second round of March Madness into the Sweet 16 include:

1. Texas
2. Purdue
3. Iowa
4. Nebraska
5. Illinois
6. Houston
7. Arkansas
8. Arizona
9. St. John’s
10. Duke
11. Alabama
12. Michigan
13. Michigan State
14. UConn
15. Tennessee
16. Iowa State

Full Schedule of Games – Sweet 16 Round

GettyBIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA – OCTOBER 16: Amari Allen #5 of the Alabama Crimson Tide works to the basket during the second against Robert McCray V #6 of the Florida State Seminoles at Boutwell Auditorium on October 16, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Brandon Sumrall/Getty Images)

Thursday, March 26, 2026

• Texas vs Purdue, 7:10 PM ET / 6:10 PM CT / 4:10 PM PT
• Winner: Purdue

• Iowa vs Nebraska, 7:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM CT / 4:30 PM PT
• Winner: Iowa

• Arkansas vs Arizona, 9:45 PM ET / 8:45 PM CT / 6:45 PM PT
• Winner: Arizona

• Illinois vs Houston, 10:05 PM ET / 9:05 PM CT / 7:05 PM PT
• Winner: Illinois

Friday, March 27, 2026

• St. John’s vs Duke, 7:10 PM ET / 6:10 PM CT / 4:10 PM PT
• Winner: Duke

• Alabama vs Michigan, 7:35 PM ET / 6:35 PM CT / 4:35 PM PT
  • Winner: Michigan

• Michigan State vs UConn, 9:45 PM ET / 8:45 PM CT / 6:45 PM PT
• Winner: TBD

• Tennessee vs Iowa State, 10:10 PM ET / 9:10 PM CT / 7:10 PM PT
• Winner: TBD

How to Watch March Madness Sweet 16 Games

GettyNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – FEBRUARY 21: Amari Evans #1 of the Tennessee Volunteers drives towards the basket against Duke Miles #2 of the Vanderbilt Commodores in the first half at Bridgestone Arena on February 21, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Carly Mackler/Getty Images)

There are several streaming options for watching the March Madness Sweet 16 round of game play. These include HBO Max, Direct TV, Paramount+, Sling, and Fubo. Many of these platforms offer free trials for new members.

The March Madness Live app and the NCAA provide free viewing options for all 67 games of March Madness. You can also follow the NCAA on social media for updates and highlights from the games. Additionally, be certain to check your local television broadcasting schedule to see which games will be aired live on your local television channels.

The teams which advance from the Sweet 16 round to the Elite Eight will begin the next round of tournament play this weekend, with Elite Eight games scheduled for Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, 2026. Follow Heavy’s coverage of March Madness action for live updates and all of the information you need to know to follow your bracket to the championship game in April.