NCAA March Madness tournaments could expand to 76 teams in 2027
Summary
The NCAA is considering expanding both the men’s and women’s March Madness basketball tournaments from 68 to 76 teams starting in 2027. This plan would add more teams to the early play-in rounds, but no final decision has been made yet.Key Facts
- The NCAA is discussing adding 8 more teams to the March Madness tournaments.
- The expansion would increase the total teams from 68 to 76.
- The current format includes 4 play-in games called the First Four, which started in 2011.
- The new plan would replace the First Four with 12 opening-round games played by 24 teams.
- 52 teams would automatically qualify for the main bracket, while the other 24 compete for the remaining spots.
- The change needs approval from several NCAA committees and the Board of Governors.
- The expansion is not expected to significantly increase revenue.
- The TV contract for the tournaments runs through 2032 and might be adjusted slightly.
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