March 15, 2026Updated March 16, 2026, 11:50 p.m. CT
This story was up to date to repair a typo in the date.
For the first time in greater than a decade, Missouri basketball goes to the NCAA Tournament in back-to-back years.
Mizzou was selected to the 68-team March Madness discipline as a 10-seed in the course of the dwell Selection Sunday present Sunday, March 15. The Tigers will tackle 7-seed Miami on Friday in St. Louis.
That means head coach Dennis Gates’ group goes to the Big Dance for the third time in 4 seasons, together with every of the previous two years.
The final time MU earned back-to-back March Madness appearances was when the Tigers went in 5 straight seasons between 2009-13.
Think you can beat our expert? Join USA TODAY’s Bracket Challenge today! Ready to win March Madness? Join USA TODAY’s Survivor Pool today!Missouri (20-12) has misplaced its previous three video games coming into the event. After underwhelming via its nonconference slate, which incorporates 4 NCAA Tournament groups (Kansas, Illinois, Howard and Prairie View A&M), Mizzou received 10 SEC video games, together with a 6-2 stretch from Jan. 31-Feb. 28, to get again into the March Madness bubble dialogue.
Next up: The Hurricanes.
Here’s tips on how to watch Missouri tackle the ‘U’ in the NCAA Tournament Round of 64:
What time does Missouri play Miami in 2026 NCAA event?
Date: Friday, March 20
Time: 9:10 p.m. CDT
Location: Enterprise Center Arena in St. Louis
Mizzou’s recreation in opposition to Miami in the first round of the NCAA Tournament will happen at 9:10 p.m. CDT on Friday, March 20 in St. Louis. It would be the final recreation of the first round to happen in Enterprise Center.
What channel is Missouri vs Miami in March Madness first round
TV Channel: TruTV
Stream: Sling
Missouri basketball’s recreation in opposition to Miami in the NCAA Tournament Round of 64 will air on TNT/TBS/TruTV. The recreation will likely be available to stream on Sling.
