2026 NCAA and U SPORTS Championships: A Comprehensive Guide

As the 2025-2026 collegiate sports season progresses, anticipation builds for the championship events across various disciplines. This article provides a detailed overview of key championship dates and locations for both the NCAA and U SPORTS, covering a wide range of sports from basketball and football to field hockey and track & field.

NCAA Championships – Key Highlights (March 2026)

The NCAA championship season is currently underway, with the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments taking center stage in March 2026. As of March 23, 2026, the NCAA tournament has seen intense competition, including stunning upsets like Iowa’s victory over Florida. NCAA.com is the official source for brackets, scores, and highlights.

• Men’s Basketball: Second-round highlights include Alabama vs. Texas Tech, UConn vs. UCLA, Arizona vs. Utah State, and Iowa vs. Florida.
• Women’s Basketball: Second-round matchups featured TCU vs. Washington, Oklahoma vs. Michigan State, Texas vs. Oregon, and Duke vs. Baylor.
• Perfect Bracket Busts: Tennessee’s 79-72 win over Virginia eliminated the last perfect men’s bracket.

U SPORTS Championships – Schedule Overview (2025-2026)

U SPORTS, the national governing body for university sports in Canada, has announced its championship schedule for the 2025-2026 season. The championships span a variety of sports and will be hosted across different provinces. U SPORTS provides detailed information on each event.

Fall Championships

• Tennis: July 31 – August 3, Laval, Quebec (Parc Saint-Victor)
• Women’s Field Hockey: October 30 – November 2, Charlottetown, PEI (UPEI Artificial Turf Field)
• Women’s Rugby: October 29 – November 2, Vancouver, BC (Thunderbird Stadium)
• Men’s Soccer: November 6 – 9, Toronto, Ontario (Varsity Stadium)
• Women’s Soccer: November 6 – 9, Hamilton, Ontario (Ron Joyce Stadium)
• Cross-Country: November 8, Sherbrooke, Quebec (Université de Sherbrooke)
• Uteck Bowl (Football Semifinal): November 15, TBD (RSEQ @ AUS)
• Mitchell Bowl (Football Semifinal): November 15, TBD (OUA @ CW)

Winter Championships

• Wrestling: February 27 – 28, Thunder Bay, Ontario (C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse, Lakehead University)
• Curling: February 17 – 21, Regina, Saskatchewan (Caledonian Curling Club)
• Swimming: March 12 – 14, Markham, Ontario (Markham Pan Am Centre)
• Track & Field: March 5-7, Winnipeg, Manitoba (Max Bell Centre)
• Men’s Final 8 (Basketball): March 6-8, Calgary, Alberta (Jack Simpson Gym)
• Women’s Final 8 (Basketball): March 5-8, Quebec City, Quebec (Amphithéâtre Desjardins-Université Laval)
• Women’s Volleyball: March 13-15, Langley, BC (Langley Events Centre)
• Men’s Volleyball: March 13-15, Windsor, Ontario (Toldo Lancer Centre)
• University Cup (Men’s Hockey): March 19-22, Halifax, NS (Scotiabank Centre)
• Women’s Hockey: March 19-22, Elmira, Ontario (Woolwich Memorial Centre)

ECAC Championships

The ECAC (Eastern College Athletic Conference) also hosts championships in several sports. ECAC Sports details championships in Women’s Soccer, Men’s Soccer, Field Hockey, and Women’s Volleyball.

Looking Ahead

The 2026 championship season promises thrilling competition and memorable moments for student-athletes across North America. Stay tuned to NCAA.com and U SPORTS for the latest updates, schedules, and results.