A college basketball hotbed for over a century, Philly will feel March’s madness first-hand in 2026 as Xfinity Mobile Arena hosts a slate of first- and second-round games during the 87th NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.

The six early-round games — hosted by St. Joseph’s University — will feature eight top programs from around the nation fighting for a spot in the Sweet 16. This will mark the 29th time Philadelphia has played host to men’s tourney games since 1939, including Christian Laettner’s famous game-winner in 1992 and the 1976 and 1981 Final Fours.