
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

The teams which have advanced from the second round of March Madness into the Sweet 16 include:
- Texas
- Purdue
- Iowa
- Nebraska
- Illinois
- Houston
- Arkansas
- Arizona
- St. John’s
- Duke
- Alabama
- Michigan
- Michigan State
- UConn
- Tennessee
- Iowa State
Full Schedule of Games – Sweet 16 Round

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

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