16 mid-majors to compete in Field of 68 tipoff event
ESPN NCAAM • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 6:26 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The college basketball season will launch on November 2 with the Field of 68 tipoff event, featuring an eight-game marathon. Sixteen mid-major programs will participate, providing an opportunity for these teams to showcase their talents early in the season. This event aims to highlight emerging schools before the main tournament. The details about the participating teams will be announced as the date approaches.
- •Field of 68 tipoff event scheduled for November 2
- •Event includes 16 mid-major college basketball programs
- •Eight games will take place in a single day
- •Participating teams will be unveiled closer to the event
- 7:19 PMESPN NCAAM — 16 mid-majors to play in Field of 68 tipoff event
"The 2026-27 college basketball season will open Nov. 2 with a Field of 68 eight-game marathon event featuring 16 mid-major programs.
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