The men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments are expected to expand to 76 teams in 2027, effective next year. This will be the first expansion of the tournament since it went from 64 to 68 teams in 2011. The move will create eight additional at-large bids. The announcement will be made in May. The expansion has been debated for years, with some arguing it would reduce the regular season and be a net-negative for the sport.