When will the NCAA Division I Men’s basketball tournament (March Madness) expand beyond 68 teams?

Question

Discussed in 2023 but determined “not imminent”. Will resolve to the year in which the tournament has more than 68 teams playing, not necessarily the year in which the change is announced.

If not expanded by 2030, this question will resolve N/A.

Manifold Markets · Answer

Per Manifold Markets prediction market, 2027, followed by 2028 and 2029 are most likely. See the market for live updates (5 traders, as of Mar 14, 2026).