New postseason model would expand the field by four to eight teams, beginning in the 2025-26 season
On Wednesday, NCAA officials presented to conference commissioners different models that could expand the tournament’s field to 72 or 76 teams, according to numerous reports. If passed, the main 64-team bracket would remain intact while additional play-in games and at least one more First Four site would be included. The women’s tournament could follow suit as well.
The latest discussion surrounding NCAA Tournament expansion comes in wake of the NCAA’s landmark multi-billion dollar settlement in the House v. NCAA antitrust case. Adding more postseason games to create more revenue could be a way to help offset the reported $2.8 billion in damages owed to thousands of current and former student-athletes over the next 10 years. Roughly $1.65 billion of that is from a reduction in school distributions.
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