Who plays today? March Madness second round NCAA basketball games on Saturday, March 21: Schedule, times and how to watch
The second round begins on Saturday, with top seeds Michigan and Duke both in action as eight games are played throughout the day.
March Madness enters the second round on Saturday with eight games taking place throughout the day.
Eighth seeds Clemson Tigers were eliminated in Friday’s action, losing 67-61 to Iowa but the rest of the top seeded teams advance to the next round.
March Madness 2026 schedule - Friday, March 20:
12:10 p.m. ET (1) Michigan vs. (9) Saint Louis - CBS
2:45 p.m. ET (3) Michigan State vs. (6) Louisville - CBS
5:15 p.m. ET (1) Duke vs. (9) TCU - CBS
6:10 p.m. ET (2) Houston vs. (10) Texas A&M - TNT
7:10 p.m. ET (3) Gonzaga (11) Texas - TBS
7:50 p.m. ET (3) Illinois vs. (11) VCU - CBS
8:45 p.m. ET (4) Nebraska vs. (5) Vanderbilt - TNT
9:45 p.m. ET (4) Arkansas vs. (12) High Point - TBS
This year’s field features several dominant contenders, including Duke, Michigan, Arizona and defending champion Florida, who earned the No. 1 seeds after standout seasons. But as always in March Madness, the tournament’s unpredictability means the spotlight can quickly shift once the first upset lands and an unheralded player emerges as a tournament star.
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