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2026 NCAA Division II Basketball Championships
March 24-28, 2026 | UPMC Coopers Fieldhouse
Pittsburgh is excited to welcome the NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships to the City of Champions! The nation’s top eight teams in each division will battle it out for the title March 24-28 at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, co-hosted by PennWest Clarion University and SportsPITTSBURGH.
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Witness the pinnacle of Division II basketball live in Pittsburgh! From the first tip-off to the final trophy celebration, the energy at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse will be electric. Whether you're eyeing a specific marquee matchup or want a front-row seat for every buzzer-beater, secure your spot today. Don’t wait for the brackets—inventory is limited!
MEN'S SCHEDULE
Download the bracket and follow the 2026 Division II Men's Championship.
Quarterfinals I Wednesday, March 25
Session 1:
Game 1 I Noon #3 Seed vs. #6 Seed
Game 2 I 2:30 p.m. #2 Seed vs. #7 Seed
Session 2:
Game 3 I 6 p.m. #1 Seed vs. #8 Seed
Game 4 I 8:30 p.m. #4 Seed vs. #5 Seed
Semifinals I Friday, March 27
Game 1 I 6 p.m.
Game 2 I 8:30 p.m.
*schedules are subject to change, check back for the final brackets when finalized
WOMEN'S SCHEDULE
Download the bracket and follow the 2026 Division II Women's Championship.
Quarterfinals I Tuesday, March 24
Session 1:
Game 1 I Noon #3 Seed vs. #6 Seed
Game 2 I 2:30 p.m. #2 Seed vs. #7 Seed
Session 2:
Game 3 I 6 p.m. #1 Seed vs. #8 Seed
Game 4 I 8:30 p.m. #4 Seed vs. #5 Seed
Semifinals I Thursday, March 26
Game 1 I 6 p.m.
Game 2 I 8:30 p.m.
National Championship Game | Saturday, March 28
Championship Game | 3 p.m.
*schedules are subject to change, check back for the final brackets when finalized
About the Venue | UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse
The 2026 NCAA Division II Men and Women’s Championship will take place at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. Originally known as, the A.J. Palumbo Center, newly renovated in 2021, it features over 10,000 square feet of training equipment, sports performance labs, and a nutrition center for all student-athletes. This 3-500-seat, multipurpose arena is home to Duquesne University Dukes Men’s and Women’s Basketball and Women’s Volleyball team.
