The men’s college basketball season is coming to an emphatic end with the College Basketball Crown tournament in Las Vegas, where drama, buzzer-beaters and everything in between is all but guaranteed. The second-year tournament will tip off on Wednesday with the elimination-style bracket leading up to the championship game Sunday.
The new College Basketball Crown format features eight teams, all from power conferences, and will include a $500,000 NIL prize pool.
Below is everything you need to know about this year’s tournament, from the official bracket to ticket information.
Who is in the 2026 College Basketball Crown tournament?
The College Basketball Crown tournament is made up of an eight-team field. Below are this year’s participants:
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Where is the 2026 College Basketball Crown?
The 2026 College Basketball Crown will take place in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in the quarterfinals and T-Mobile Arena for the semifinals and final.
Where can I watch the College Basketball Crown?
The 2026 College Basketball Crown will air on FOX, FOX One and FS1, with the quarterfinals broadcast on FS1 and the semifinals and final on FOX.
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College Basketball Crown Schedule and Bracket
Crown Quarterfinals
Wednesday, April 1
Oklahoma vs. Colorado (8 p.m. ET on FS1)
Baylor vs. Minnesota (10:30 p.m. ET on FS1)
Thursday, April 2
Stanford vs. West Virginia (8 p.m. ET on FS1)
Rutgers vs. Creighton (10:30 p.m. ET FS1)
Crown Semifinals
Saturday, April 4
1:30 p.m. ET: TBD vs. TBD (FOX)
4 p.m. ET: TBD vs. TBD (FOX)
Crown Finals
Sunday, April 5
5:30 p.m. ET: TBD vs. TBD (FOX)
How do I purchase tickets to the College Basketball Crown?
Vivid Seats will serve as the official ticket provider of the College Basketball Crown. Tickets for all match-ups can be purchased using this link.
