Men's March Madness live tracker: Updates from Thursday's first round

Summary

The 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament has commenced, with ESPN reporters positioned across various venues to deliver real-time updates.

This live tracking initiative aims to enhance the coverage of the tournament, ensuring that critical developments are communicated promptly.

As teams compete in the first round, the infrastructure supporting this coverage is designed to handle high volumes of data and viewer engagement.

Updates

Update at 17:12 UTC on 2026-03-20

ESPN reported ESPN reporters are on-site across the country with real-time updates from the 2026 NCAA tournament.

Sources: ESPN