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How to buy Arizona vs. Long Island 2026 March Madness tickets

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Updated March 15, 2026, 7:12 p.m. ET
  • Arizona will face Long Island University in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
  • The game is scheduled for Friday, March 20, in San Diego.
  • Arizona earned a No. 1 seed, while LIU is a No. 16 seed.
  • Limited tickets for the game and full weekend in San Diego are available.

The men's NCAA Tournament bracket was revealed Sunday evening setting up every college basketball fan's favorite week of the year.

Among the many first-round matchups, Arizona will take on Long Island University in the Round of 64.

The two teams are scheduled to face off in San Diego on Friday, March 20.

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Arizona was given a No. 1 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, while LIU earned a 16 seed.

Arizona is back in the big dance after last qualifying in 2025, while LIU is making its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2018.

Here is everything you need to know in order to buy Arizona vs. LIU March Madness basketball tickets.

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Arizona vs. Long Island University March Madness location

Arizona earned a No. 1 seed in the West regional. It will take on No. 16 LIU in its opening game in San Diego.

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Arizona vs. LIU March Madness basketball tickets

Limited Arizona vs. LIU NCAA Tournament tickets are still available. Shop your Arizona vs. LIU tickets now, or consider a full weekend pass in San Diego, with access to all the games across three days.

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Arizona March Madness schedule

Arizona will take on No. 16 LIU on Friday, March 20. Shop Arizona vs. LIU tickets now.

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Arizona March Madness future opponents

Arizona will play its Round of 64 and potential Round of 32 games in San Diego. A Round of 32 matchup would see the winner of Arizona vs. LIU take on the winner of No. 8 Villanova vs. No. 9 Utah State.

Limited tickets for the first weekend of March Madness in San Diego are available. Shop San Diego NCAA Tournament tickets now.

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Arizona best NCAA Tournament result

Arizona's best result in the NCAA Tournament: Won 1997 National Championship.

LIU best NCAA Tournament result

LIU has yet to win a game in the NCAA Tournament.

2026 Men's March Madness full schedule

  • March 17-18: First Four
  • March 19-20: First Round
  • March 21-22: Second Round
  • March 26-27: Sweet 16
  • March 28-29: Elite 8
  • April 4: Final Four
  • April 6: National Championship

Where is men's March Madness this year?

Depending on the round, the 2026 March Madness has different host sites. Indianapolis will once again host the Final Four and National Championship. Here's a look at the men's tournament locations:

  • First Four : UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio
  • First & Second Rounds : Buffalo, N.Y., Greenville, S.C., Oklahoma City, Portland, Ore., Tampa, Fla., Philadelphia, San Diego and St. Louis.
  • Sweet 16 & Elite 8 : Houston, San Jose, Calif., Chicago, and Washington, D.C.
  • Final Four & National Championship : Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis
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