NCAA Tournament set to expand to 76 teams. What will it look like?
The NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments are set to expand to 76 teams by 2027, with the change expected to be formalized in May. The expanded tournament will feature more play-in games, but raises concerns about potentially watering down the postseason.
The NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments will expand to 76 teams by 2027. The change is expected to be formalized in May, pending approval from several committees. The expanded tournament will feature 12 play-in games, up from four, with 24 teams competing for spots in the first round. The current format has been in use since 2011 for the men's and 2022 for the women's fields. The expansion has sparked concerns about potentially watering down the postseason, with some arguing it will favor Power conference teams over mid-major candidates. The NCAA president, Charlie Baker, has indicated that expansion would happen in the near future.
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