NCAA Tournament First Four Games Begin with Maryland-Baltimore County vs. Howard
β’ The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament First Four games kicked off on March 17, 2026, at the University of Dayton Arena with Maryland-Baltimore County facing Howard at 6:40 p.m. ET on truTV/HBO Max. β’ The evening featured multiple First Four matchups including Texas vs. North Carolina State at 9:15 p.m. ET, with broadcasts featuring prominent analysts including Charles Barkley and Dick Vitale. β’ Coverage of the tournament's opening night included comprehensive studio programming on multiple networks, with NCAA Tip-Off at 6 p.m. and extended bracket analysis continuing into the late night hours.
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