The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is among the top athletic programs of Division 1 players in the NCAA. With March Madness just around the corner, the SEC’s own conference tournament is kicking off soon with intense contests between the conference’s contenders vying for not only the Conference Championship title, but the NCAA National Championship title as well.
Here are all of the details you’ll need to know about when the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament begins, what time games will be held, and how to watch your favorite teams from the SEC conference tournament all the way through NCAA March Madness.
Basic Details of the SEC Men’s Basketball Conference Tournament
GettyHead Coach Todd Golden of the Florida Gators celebrates with the team after defeating the Tennessee Volunteers in the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at Bridgestone Arena on March 16, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee.
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) will hold the 2026 Men’s Basketball Tournament to determine who takes home the SEC Conference title between March 11 – March 15, 2026. Here are a few basic details about the SEC tournament and location:
- Dates of Tournament:Â March 11, 2026 – March 15, 2026
- Championship Game:Â March 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST
- Location:Â Nashville, TN
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
- 2025 SEC Champions: University of Florida Gators
SEC Schools Competing in the 2026 Men’s Basketball Tournament
GettyOtega Oweh #00 of the Kentucky Wildcats drives to the basket against the defense of Kevin Overton #1 of Auburn Tigers during the first half at Neville Arena on February 21, 2026 in Auburn, Alabama.
As in all SEC-specific conference tournaments, all schools that are officially part of the conference in a given year will be able to compete. That means that for the 2026 Men’s Basketball SEC Conference Tournament, all 16 conference teams will be playing. Where they begin in the SEC bracket at the start of the tournament, however, will be determined by how each team finishes their 2025-2026 regular season in comparison with the other 15 conference teams.
The 16 teams competing in the 2026 SEC Conference Tournament are:
- Florida – University of Florida Gators
- Alabama – University of Alabama Crimson Tide
- Arkansas – University of Arkansas Razorbacks
- Missouri – University of Missouri Tigers
- Tennessee – University of Tennessee Volunteers
- Kentucky – University of Kentucky Wildcats
- Vanderbilt – Vanderbilt University Commodores
- Texas A&M – Texas A&M University Aggies
- Texas – University of Texas at Austin Longhorns
- Georgia – University of Georgia Bulldogs
- Auburn – University of Auburn Tigers
- Oklahoma – University of Oklahoma Sooners
- Mississippi State – Mississippi State Bulldogs
- Ole Miss – University of Mississippi Rebels
- LSU – Louisiana State University Tigers
- South Carolina – University of South Carolina Gamecocks
Full Schedule of All 15 SEC Tournament Games
GettyCoach Todd Golden of the Florida Gators celebrates with the team after defeating the Tennessee Volunteers in the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at Bridgestone Arena on March 16, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee.
First Round –Â Wednesday March 11, 2026
- Game 1 –Â No. 16 seed vs No. 9 seed, 12:30 PM EST
- Game 2 –Â No. 13 seed vs No. 12 seed, 3:30 PM EST
- Game 3 –Â No. 15 seed vs No. 10 seed, 7:00 PM EST
- Game 4 –Â No. 14 seed vs No. 11 seed, 9:30 PM EST
Second Round –Â Thursday March 12, 2026
- Game 5 –Â Game 1 Winner vs. No. 8 seed, 12:30 PM EST
- Game 6 –Â Game 2 Winner vs. No. 5 seed, 3:00 PM EST
- Game 7 –Â Game 3 Winner vs. No. 7 seed, 7:00 PM EST
- Game 8 –Â Game 4 Winner vs. No. 6 seed, 9:30 PM EST
Quarterfinals –Â Friday March 13, 2026
- Game 9 –Â Game 5 Winner vs. No. 1 seed, 1:00 PM EST
- Game 10 –Â Game 6 Winner vs. No. 4 seed, 3:30 PM EST
- Game 11 –Â Game 7 Winner vs. No. 2 seed, 7:00 PM EST
- Game 12 –Â Game 8 Winner vs. No. 3 seed, 9:30 PM EST
Semifinals –Â Saturday March 14, 2026
- Game 13 –Â Game 10 Winner vs Game 9 Winner, 1:00 PM EST
- Game 14 –Â Game 12 Winner vs Game 11 Winner, 3:30 PM EST
Championship –Â Sunday March 15, 2026
- Game 15 –Â Game 14 Winner vs Game 13 Winner, 1:00 PM EST
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