2026 NCAA Men's Basketball First & Second Rounds in Greenville, SC

Experience the excitement in Greenville March 19 & 21, 2026 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena! Furman University and Southern Conference host the First and Second Rounds of the NCAA ® Division I Men’s Basketball Championship.

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Session 1 | March 19
12:15 pm (9) TCU vs (8) Ohio State
2:50 pm (16) Siena vs (1) Duke
Session 2 | March 19
6:50 pm (11) VCU vs (6) North Carolina
9:25 pm (14) Penn vs (3) Illinois
Session 3 | March 21 | 2 Games
5:15 pm (1) Duke vs (9) TCU
7:50 pm (3) Illinois vs (11) VCU

Elevate your Gameday!

The NCAA Fan Experience Tickets and Hospitality packages are now available – Secure your spot!

The NCAA Fan Experience powered by On Location is your source for the ultimate championship experience. Your Official Ticket & Hospitality package can include the best selection of single session or all-session tickets, in-venue hospitality access featuring tailgate-inspired snacks, included drink options, NCAA National Championship trophy photo ops, and more!

Exclusive Luxury Suite Experience:

For an unparalleled game day, elevate your NCAA experience with a limited availability Luxury Suite. Enjoy personalized service, gourmet food and drinks, and a private, comfortable atmosphere in the heart of the action.

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Tickets can now be bought and sold directly with other fans through the official NCAA Ticket Exchange. The NCAA Ticket Exchange allows fans to sell and buy official tickets online in an NCAA approved, safe and 100% guaranteed environment.

GAME DAY PARKING

Park and walk to the Arena from one of Greenville's Downtown garages! BONUS: Maximum daily rate is just $10!

VENUE INFORMATION

The Bon Secours Wellness Arena is a short walk from Greenville's award-winning Downtown. Plan your visit ahead of time with resources like driving directions, parking locations, and nearby hotel & restaurant information. Also, make sure you know what to bring and what not to bring.

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Want to volunteer?

Come be part of the excitement at Downtown Greenville Fan Fest on March 20th! Volunteers are essential to making the event a great experience, and spots are limited.

Volunteer responsibilities may include:

Serving beer and wine
Checking alcohol wristbands
Assisting with beverage sales and cashier support

Shift schedule: 3:30 - 10:00 PM

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