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NCAA Tournaments Expand to 76 Teams for Men and Women
The NCAA announced an expansion of both the men's and women's basketball tournaments to 76 teams. This marks the largest increase for the men's tournament since 1985 and the first for the women's since 2022.
09/27/2026 · Wayne County edition
The NCAA expanded both its men's and women's basketball tournaments to 76 teams. This represents the largest increase for the men's tournament since 1985. For the women's tournament, this marks its first expansion since 2022.
The previous format for both tournaments featured 68 teams. This adjustment adds eight more participants to each championship field, creating new opportunities for teams to compete for national titles.
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