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Nashville is the hub of college basketball this week as the SEC Tournament takes over Bridgestone Arena. From March 11–15, an unusually deep conference field will test the national champion and bubble teams alike. Bracketologists are even eyeing as many as 10 SEC teams for the NCAA Tournament, turning the league’s neutral-site event into must-watch TV.
How to watch the SEC men’s basketball tournament live
- Dates: March 11–15, 2026
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee
- TV: SEC Network, ESPN, ESPN2
- Streaming: ESPN App
- Radio: SiriusXM
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The early rounds air primarily on the SEC Network. Once the quarterfinals begin, many sessions move to ESPN. The semifinals and title game will be shown nationally on ESPN. Fans without cable can stream every game on the ESPN App.
Game-by-game: Daily schedule and results from Nashville
Wednesday, March 11 — Opening round
- Game 1: Kentucky 87, LSU 82
- Game 2: Auburn 79, Mississippi State 61
- Game 3: Ole Miss 76, Texas 66
- Game 4: Oklahoma 86, South Carolina 74
Thursday, March 12 — Second round
- Game 5: Kentucky 78, Missouri 72
- Game 6: Tennessee 72, Auburn 62
- Game 7: Ole Miss 76, Georgia 72
- Game 8: Oklahoma 83, Texas A&M 63
Friday, March 13 — Quarterfinals
- Game 9: Florida 71, Kentucky 63
- Game 10: Vanderbilt 75, Tennessee 68
- Game 11: Ole Miss 80, Alabama 79
- Game 12: Arkansas vs. Oklahoma — 9:30 p.m. ET (SEC Network, ESPN App)
Saturday, March 14 — Semifinal pairings
- Game 13: Florida vs. Vanderbilt — 1:00 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN App)
- Game 14: Ole Miss vs. Game 12 winner — 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN App)
Sunday, March 15 — Championship
- Final: Game 13 winner vs. Game 14 winner — 1:00 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN App)
2026 SEC tournament bracket and seed list
The bracket reflects regular-season finishes across the conference. Seeds determine who gets byes and who faces the early test.
- No. 1 — Florida (25-6, 16-2 SEC)
- No. 2 — Alabama (23-8, 13-5)
- No. 3 — Arkansas (23-8, 13-5)
- No. 4 — Vanderbilt (24-7, 11-7)
- No. 5 — Tennessee (21-10, 11-7)
- No. 6 — Texas A&M (21-10, 11-7)
- No. 7 — Georgia (22-9, 10-8)
- No. 8 — Missouri (20-11, 10-8)
- No. 9 — Kentucky (19-12, 10-8)
- No. 10 — Texas (18-13, 9-9)
- No. 11 — Oklahoma (17-14, 7-11)
- No. 12 — Auburn (16-14, 7-11)
- No. 13 — Mississippi State (13-18, 5-13)
- No. 14 — South Carolina (13-18, 4-14)
- No. 15 — Ole Miss (12-19, 4-14)
- No. 16 — LSU (15-16, 3-15)
Top storylines to follow during the tournament
- Florida enters as the defending national champion. The Gators closed the regular season strong and sit atop the bracket.
- Alabama poses a major threat. Labaron Philon Jr. has emerged as a key breakout playmaker.
- Arkansas and Missouri round out the upper tier. Expect tough matchups from those squads.
- Kentucky and Tennessee remain dangerous, even as lower seeds. Both can flip the bracket with a single run.
- Vanderbilt has been rising under coach Mark Byington. Their deep run could affect NCAA selections.
- With so many quality teams, the SEC tournament feels like a mini national tourney.
Broadcast details and streaming options
The SEC Network carries the opening rounds and many afternoon sessions. ESPN picks up key quarterfinal windows and will air the semifinals and final.
- Watch on TV: SEC Network, ESPN, ESPN2
- Stream: ESPN App supports live streaming of all games
- Subscription note: ESPN Unlimited plans and app access may be required for some streams
Radio coverage and live audio
SiriusXM provides live radio coverage for listeners on the go. New subscribers may qualify for a promotional trial window.
More to explore
- Latest college basketball news and analysis
- Full 2025–26 men’s college basketball schedule
- Updated conference standings and NCAA projection boards
