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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 July 4, 2026, 1:28 AM3.4K

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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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March Madness expanding to 76 for men, women

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