NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament 2027: Dates (Mar 16 to Apr 5) and Fares | SlickTrip

Detroit, Michigan · March 16 to April 5, 2027

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament

Name: NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament 2027
Start: 2027-03-16
End: 2027-04-05
Location: Detroit, Michigan

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When is NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament 2027?

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament 2027 runs March 16 to April 5, 2027.

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How the dates are set: The NCAA sets the dates and host sites several years ahead, with Selection Sunday in mid-March.

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NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament schedule

Sunday, March 14, 2027: Selection Sunday.
Tuesday and Wednesday after Selection Sunday: The 12-game Opening Round replaces the First Four, with three games each day at each of two sites, one of them Dayton, Ohio.
March 18 to 21, 2027: First and second rounds are played at sites including Fort Worth (Thursday, March 18 and Saturday, March 20) and Charlotte, Louisville and Minneapolis (Friday, March 19 and Sunday, March 21).
April 3 and 5, 2027: The Final Four and championship game are at Ford Field in Detroit.

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Getting to NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament

The Final Four and championship game are at Ford Field in Detroit. The NCAA's trip-planning page has site-by-site information for each host city.

Source: ncaa.com

Where to stay in Detroit

Marriott Bonvoy is the NCAA's official hotel partner, and the NCAA's tournament page links to it for booking.

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Tickets and cost

The NCAA runs an Official NCAA Ticket Exchange for buying and selling, and a sign-up for future ticket opportunities. First Round team practices are free and open to the public.

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History of NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament

The 2027 tournament is the first expansion in 15 years, going from 68 to 76 teams. The basic bracket shell began in 1985 with only slight tweaks since, the latest being the 68-team field in 2011.

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NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament: questions people ask

Where is the 2027 men's Final Four?

The 2027 men's Final Four and championship game are at Ford Field in Detroit.

When is the 2027 NCAA championship game?

The championship game is on April 5, 2027, at Ford Field in Detroit.

How many teams are in the 2027 NCAA tournament?

The 2027 field has 76 teams, up from 68. Twenty-four teams play the Opening Round and the winners join the 64-team bracket.

What is the Opening Round?

It is the expanded version of the First Four, with 12 games played the Tuesday and Wednesday after Selection Sunday.

Are NCAA tournament practices free?

First Round team practices are free and open to the public at the early-round sites.

Where is the 2027 Big Ten men's basketball tournament?

It is a separate event, held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

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About NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament

March Madness ends at Ford Field in Detroit, with the Final Four on April 3 and the title game on April 5, 2027.

March Madness plays out across many cities, and the Final Four and championship game in 2027 are at Ford Field in Detroit. The 2027 tournament grows from 68 to 76 teams, with a 12-game Opening Round replacing the First Four. Early rounds are spread over sites such as Fort Worth, Charlotte, Louisville and Minneapolis, and the Final Four site changes every year.

Know before you go

First Round team practices are free and open to the public at the early-round sites.
The Official NCAA Ticket Exchange handles resale, and Marriott Bonvoy is the NCAA's official hotel partner.
Detroit Metro (DTW) is the main airport for Detroit, where the Final Four and championship game are played at Ford Field.

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