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March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season
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March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season

NPR News · May 8, 2026, 5:31 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

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The NCAA will expand its March Madness tournaments by eight teams each next season. It will add more early-round games in the first week without altering the overall format.

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