The bracket is set for what will almost certainly be a raucous SEC Tournament in Nashville, as one of the toughest leagues in college basketball history will bring 16 teams to go five rounds to determine its champion.

The SEC was a laughing stock in men’s basketball not long ago. In 2025, it produced perhaps the greatest conference in the modern history of the sport. The SEC tournament is going to be incredible theater.

Stream the first round of the SEC Tournament on Fubo TV (try it for free). All games will be played at Bridgestone Arena, beginning with No. 9 Arkansas vs. No. 16 South Carolina at 1 p.m. ET. Vanderbilt and Texas compete 25 minutes after Game 1 ends, and competition resumes at 6:30 p.m. ET following Game 2.