The NCAA will increase both the men’s and women’s March Madness brackets to 76 teams next season, adding eight extra games to each opening round. This change will create a larger First Four, now called the “March Madness Opening Round,” and add a total of 12 opening games involving 24 teams to the front half of the first week. palladian.co.za
March Madness Expands to 76 Teams
The NCAA announced that both the men’s and women’s March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams next season, adding eight extra games to each bracket’s opening round.
