A $2 million showdown
The Basketball Tournament returns in 2026 with a doubled prize pool, awarding $2 million to the champion in a format that splits competitors into alumni and non‑alumni brackets.
The alumni side showcases teams such as Boeheim’s Army, while the non‑alumni field will be contested in Las Vegas, where a round‑robin opening round will determine which squads advance.
A nationwide August kickoff
Games will begin on July 18 and travel to a dozen venues across the United States, from Louisville to Syracuse, from Nashville to Wichita, before culminating in the championship game on August 2.
Select matchups are slated for broadcast on FOX and its sports network, with the remainder available through a suite of streaming services.
How to tune in
Fans can watch live on FOX or Fox Sports, or stream the action via DIRECTV, Sling, fuboTV, or Hulu + Live TV, giving multiple entry points for viewers without a traditional cable subscription.