Credit: WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 26: A March Madness logo is seen alongside Sweet 16 and Elite 8 branding on a basketball during a practice session ahead of the Sweet 16 in the East Regional of the NCAA men's basketball tournament at Capital One Arena on March 26, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

March Madness in DC: What you need to know

Arizona and Purdue square off in Elite 8

UConn and Michigan State play in the Sweet 16

Illinois Fighting Illini play the Iowa Hawkeyes in Elite 8

Iowa State Cyclones square off against the Tennessee Volunteers in Sweet 16

Michigan and Alabama play in the Sweet 16