The 2026 Men’s NCAA Tournament will crown a new champion, with No. 1 seed Michigan competing against No. 2 seed UConn in the national championship game. Last year’s champion, Florida, was eliminated in the second round by No. 9 seed Iowa, ensuring a fresh titleholder this season. UConn aims for its third championship in four years, while Michigan seeks its first title since 1989. UCLA holds the record for the most championships with 11, followed by Kentucky with eight and UConn and North Carolina at six.
