Who plays today? March Madness second round NCAA basketball games on Sunday, March 22: Schedule, times and how to watch

The second round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament wraps up Sunday with a full slate of games that will complete the Sweet Sixteen field.

After an eventful first two days of March Madness, eight more teams will secure their place in the next round. Sunday’s matchups feature a mix of top seeds, evenly matched showdowns and potential upset opportunities.

Here’s everything you need to know about today’s schedule, including times and TV information.

March Madness schedule for Sunday, March 22

All times Eastern

• 12:10 p.m. - Purdue Boilermakers vs. Miami Hurricantes (CBS)
• 2:45 p.m. - Iowa State Cyclones vs. Kentucky Wildcats (CBS)
• 5:15 p.m. - Kansas Jayhawks vs. St. John’s Red Storm (CBS)
• 6:10 p.m. - Virginia Cavaliers vs. Tennessee Volunteers (TNT)
• 7:10 p.m. - Florida Gators vs. Iowa Hawkeyes (TBS)
• 8:45 p.m. - UConn Huskies vs. UCLA Bruins (TNT)
• 9:45 p.m. - Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders (TBS)

Each of these games will determine the final eight spots in the Sweet Sixteen.

Several top seeds are in action, including Purdue, Iowa State and UConn, but they’ll face tough competition from experienced programs capable of pulling off an upset.

Matchups like Kansas vs St. John’s and Alabama vs Texas Tech stand out as particularly competitive games, while others could hinge on late-game execution.

Storylines to watch

Sunday’s slate offers a little bit of everything. Can top seeds continue to hold strong, or will more underdogs follow the path set by teams like Texas? Will the tournament’s biggest programs assert themselves, or will the bracket open up even further?

By the end of the night, the Sweet Sixteen will be set, and the race for a national championship will take its next step.

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