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March Madness 2026: What teams advanced to the Sweet 16?

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After an exciting opening four days of the NCAA Tournament, the field is now down to the Sweet 16. 

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The action returns on Thursday with four games, followed by another four on Friday. Watch the biggest college basketball tournament for free on DAZN  (check your region for availability). Every game, every upset, and all the drama are at your fingertips. 

Who are the 16 teams vying to make it to the Elite Eight this weekend and then the Final Four?

DAZN News has all 16 teams that are competing for college basketball's ultimate prize.

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East Region

GAMES
No. 1 Duke vs. No. 5 St. John's (Friday, 7.10pm ET/11.10pm GMT/1.10am CEST)
No. 2 UConn vs. No. 3 Michigan St. (Friday, 9.45pm ET/1.45am GMT/3.45am CEST)

South Region

GAMES
No. 4 Nebraska vs. No. 9 Iowa (Thursday, (7.30pm ET/11.30pm GMT/1.30am CEST)
No. 2 Houston vs. No. 3 Illinois (Thursday, (10.05pm ET/2.05am GMT/4.05am CEST)

West Region

GAMES
No. 1 Arizona vs. No. 4 Arkansas (Thursday, 9.45pm ET/1.45am GMT/3.45am CEST)
No. 2 Purdue vs. No. 11 Texas (Thursday, 7.10pm ET/11.10pm GMT/1.10am CEST)

Midwest Region

GAMES
No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 4 Alabama (Friday, 7.35pm ET/11.35pm GMT/1.35am CEST)
No. 2 Iowa St. vs. No. 6 Tennessee (Friday, 10.10pm ET/2.10am GMT/4.10am CEST)

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