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March Madness expanding to 76 for men, women

The men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments are expanding to 76 teams -- the largest increase for the men since 1985, and the first for the women since 2022.

Published May 7, 2026, 9:45 PM
Updated May 12, 2026, 5:55 PM3.4K
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March Madness expanding to 76 for men, women

The men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments are expanding to 76 teams -- the largest increase for the men since 1985, and the first for the women since 2022.

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