How to buy Kansas vs. Cal Baptist 2026 March Madness tickets

• Kansas will face California Baptist in the first round of the 2026 men's NCAA Tournament.
• The game is scheduled for Friday, March 20, in San Diego.
• Kansas is a No. 4 seed, while California Baptist is a No. 13 seed making its first tournament appearance.
• The winner will play either No. 5 St. John's or No. 12 Northern Iowa in the Round of 32.

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, Kansas will take on California Baptist in the Round of 64.

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

Kansas was given a No. 4 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, while Cal Baptist earned a 13 seed.

Kansas is back in the big dance after last qualifying in 2025, while Cal Baptist is making its first NCAA Tournament appearance.

Here is everything you need to know in order to buy Kansas vs. California Baptist March Madness basketball tickets.

Kansas March Madness basketball tickets

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Kansas vs. Cal Baptist March Madness location

Kansas earned a No. 4 seed in the East regional. It will take on No. 13 Cal Baptist in its opening game in San Diego.

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Kansas vs. California Baptist March Madness basketball tickets

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Kansas March Madness schedule

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Kansas March Madness future opponents

Kansas 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 Kansas vs. Cal Baptist take on the winner of No. 5 St. John's vs. No. 12 Northern Iowa.

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Kansas best NCAA Tournament result

Kansas's best result in the NCAA Tournament: Won National Championship four times, including their last in 2022.

California Baptist best NCAA Tournament result

Cal Baptist has not qualified for the Division I NCAA men's basketball tournament before 2026.

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