Tennessee March Madness base: Seed, potential opponents, schedules and path to the Final Four

The Tennessee Vols have found themselves as a No. 6 seed in the NCAA tournament. The committee didn't do them any favors, as they have a very tough draw if they want to make the second weekend. Rick Barnes will have to have a coaching masterclass, which he is capable of. Tennessee has since moved on and knocked off No. 11 seed Miami (OH), and then they pulled off the upset on No. 3 Virginia.

Here is everything you need to know about Tennessee's bracket region, who the Vols will play next, and when Rick Barnes' team will be in action.

Tennessee 2026 NCAA Tournament Hub:

Seed: No. 6
Region: Midwest
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Next Opponent: No. 2 Iowa State, 10:15 pm ET on TBS/TRUTV

Midwest Regional Bracket:

1. Michigan
4. Alabama

6. Tennessee
2. Iowa State

Tennessee has a tough path to the Elite Eight. They have to now beat an Iowa State team who is fantastic. If they win that, they would have a rubber match against Alabama, or they would take on Michigan, one of the most talented teams in college basketball this year.

Links to Tennessee March Madness content:

• No. 6 Tennessee vs. No. 2 Iowa State: Date, tip time, and location for Sweet 16 matchup

• Nate Ament gave Vols fans a huge reason to believe he’ll be even better in the Sweet 16

• Rick Barnes' boldest offseason additions paid off at the perfect time

• Tennessee fans are more than ready to retire all the Rick Barnes March Madness jokes

• Rick Barnes finally admitted what every Tennessee fan already knew

• Tennessee officially busted all the brackets with its second-round upset

• Nate Ament finally shows mid-game fire Vols fans have been waiting for

• Andy Katz says Tennessee could shock March Madness with a Final Four run

• 3 reasons why Tennessee basketball could make a Final Four run

• 3 things that could derail Tennessee in the NCAA Tournament

• Tennessee's 2026 NCAA Tournament draw is an absolute nightmare

• Tennessee should feel snubbed by NCAA Tournament committee despite strong metrics

• Rick Barnes shares the key to March success and why Vols fans should be optimistic