136 days until March Madness
Selection SundaySunday, March 14, 2027Expected dateCounted in New York time. Today is not included.
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Dates
- Selection Sunday: Sunday, March 14, 2027
- Opening Round: Tuesday, March 16, 2027
- First Round: Thursday, March 18, 2027
- Final Four: Saturday, April 3, 2027
- Championship game: Monday, April 5, 2027
About this countdown
March Madness 2027 starts with Selection Sunday on March 14, when the bracket is revealed. For the first time the field is 76 teams, so a new Opening Round comes before the First Round on March 18. The Final Four is at Ford Field in Detroit on April 3, and the title game on April 5. The count above is to the next of these dates.
- The bracket is revealed on Selection Sunday, March 14, 2027, usually at 6 pm Eastern.
- The field grows from 68 teams to 76 in 2027. The old First Four becomes a bigger Opening Round.
- Detroit last hosted the Final Four in 2009, also at Ford Field.
Questions people ask
How many days until March Madness?
The number at the top of this page counts whole days to the next stage of the tournament, in Eastern time, with today not included. The list above has every date.
When is Selection Sunday 2027?
Sunday, March 14, 2027. The bracket is usually revealed at 6 pm Eastern.
Where is the 2027 Final Four?
At Ford Field in Detroit. The semifinals are on Saturday, April 3, and the championship game on Monday, April 5.
How many teams are in the 2027 tournament?
Seventy-six, up from 68. It is the first expansion since 2011.
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