The last four in and first four out of the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament.

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When is the First Four of the men's NCAA Tournament? Here's what to know about the March Madness play-in tournament, including the schedule and more.

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Peyton Williams / The Athletic has live coverage of the First Four from 2026 Men’s March Madness. You didn’t think we’d leave you hanging, did you? As promised, we’re following up our quick-and-dirty ...

The First Four brings the number of teams in the NCAA tournament from 68 to 64. Learn more about how it works.

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The Round of 64 in the NCAA tournament begins on Thursday, but first, we have play-in games in Dayton on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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