Summary
The SEC Men's Basketball Tournament for 2026 announced its seedings and full schedule. Florida is the top seed, and their games, along with others in the tournament, start on March 11. Several SEC teams are expected to qualify for the NCAA Tournament, with winning the SEC Tournament providing an automatic entry for one team.
Key Facts
- The SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament will begin on March 11, 2026.
- Florida is the No. 1 seed in the tournament.
- Florida, Alabama, Arkansas, and Vanderbilt have byes until the quarterfinals.
- The tournament semifinals are scheduled for March 14, and the finals are on March 15.
- Games are broadcast on the SEC Network and ESPN.
- Winning the SEC Tournament grants a team automatic entry to the NCAA Tournament.
- ESPN's Joe Lunardi predicts 10 or 11 SEC teams will make it to the NCAA Tournament.
