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2026 NIT bracket, full tournament field

2026 NIT bracket, full tournament field

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By: Ryan Wohl

The 32-team bracket for the 2026 National Invitation Tournament is set! This tournament begins on Tuesday, March 17, culminating with the Semifinals on April 2 and the Championship on April 5 in Indianapolis.

Check out the top seeds in the field and the full bracket below.

Top seeds in the NIT

No. 1 seeds

Auburn, New Mexico, Wake Forest, Tulsa

No. 2 seeds

Nevada, California, Dayton, Oklahoma State

No. 3 seeds

George Mason, Colorado State, Yale, Wichita State

No. 4 seeds

Seattle U, Utah Valley, Illinois State, UC Irvine

2026 NIT Bracket

Below, you can see the full bracket for the 2026 NIT, including all 32 teams competing.

Ryan is a University of Arizona graduate and Philadelphia native. Since 2024, he has been a writer for DraftKings Network, primarily covering combat sports. He is a big Philly sports fan and loves to collect sneakers, as well.
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