NCAA Weighs 76-Team March Madness Expansion for Next Season
The NCAA is considering expanding both the men’s and women’s March Madness brackets from 68 to 76 teams for next season, adding eight at-large bids and converting eight more spots to play-in games. A final decision could come as early as May after approvals from multiple committees, with no final recommendation yet. The move is not expected to significantly boost revenue but would give major conferences more bracket access amid NIL and transfer portal dynamics, and the current TV deal through 2032 could be tweaked rather than replaced.