FREDERICK, Md. - With an automatic qualifying bid thanks to the Middle Atlantic Conference Commonwealth Championship for the men's basketball team, the squad will watch and wait to see where and when they play with a selection show on Monday, March 2 at 1 p.m. ET on NCAA.com.


The 2026 NCAA DIII men's basketball championship begins with a 64-team field consisting of 43 automatic qualifiers and 21 at-large bids.

2026 DIII men's basketball championship schedule

Selection show: 1 p.m. on Monday, March 2

• First and second rounds: Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7
• Third round: Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14
• Quarterfinal and semifinal competition: Thursday, March 19 through Saturday March 21
• National championship: Sunday, April 5

Tune in to the selection show and/or www.hoodathletics.com, @hoodblazers on Instagram or X for updates.