KINGSPORT, Tennessee | SESNsports.com | February 25th, 2026 — The field for the 2026 Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Men’s Basketball Tournament is set, and Pikeville grabbed the top seed. The top 10 teams advanced to the tournament, and the opening round will be played on Wednesday, Feb. 25. The tournament is being played at the MeadowView Marriott Convention Center & Conference Resort in Kingsport, Tenn.
Pikeville won the regular-season championship with an 18-1 conference record, earned the No. 1 seed, and received an automatic berth to the NAIA National Championship Tournament. The tournament champion will receive an automatic berth to the national tournament. If Pikeville also wins the tournament, the regular-season runner-up will receive the second automatic berth.
The 2026 AAC Men’s Basketball Tournament
Meadowview Marriott – Kingsport, Tennessee
February 25th, 2026 – February 28th, 2026
Television: SESNsports.com, NSBNsports.com
Television Talent: Gabriel Schray (Play-by-Play)
Television Analyst: Lorenzo Robinson (Analyst)
Television Reporter: Frank Osborne (Reporter)
Broadcast coverage on SESN provides a platform for both nationally recognized participants and emerging talent who may still be building visibility within their sport. Television coverage from the Southeast Sports Network has helped regional events draw broader attention to the expanding talent base.
Commentary, graphics, and camerawork in the productions of the competitions emphasize authentic game action, quality matchups, and in-event performance, allowing athletes and teams to demonstrate skill, preparation, execution, and competitiveness.
HOW TO WATCH FREE TELEVISION COVERAGE
TV: Free Sports on the Southeast Sports Network
Stream: Fire TV, SESNsports.com, Twitch, YouTube
Television Talent: Gabriel Schray (Play-by-Play)
Television Analyst: Lorenzo Robinson (Analyst)
Television Reporter: Frank Osborne (Reporter)
As sports calendars continue to evolve and accelerate, television coverage like this plays an important role in creating meaningful opportunities for visibility, development, and competitive momentum throughout the season and beyond.
Can’t make it to the game? The Southeast Sports Network (SESN) has you covered. Operated by Schray Media, SESN, will broadcast the game live and free across multiple free digital platforms. Viewers can watch live on SESNsports.com, SESN‘s website or mobile app, or tune in via YouTube, Twitch, and Amazon Fire TV. The network’s coverage includes professional-quality production, live commentary, and real-time storytelling throughout the event.
All coverage of the event will be simulcast nationally on affiliate network the National Sports Broadcast Network (NSBN), expanding the reach of the event well beyond the Southeast. Additional viewing options include the SESNsports.com streaming portals, NSBN Twitch, and the official YouTube channels of both brands. Athletic departments, conferences, and local television groups are encouraged to inquire about local rebroadcast rights.
Tournament Schedule
Wednesday, Feb. 25
Game 1 – No. 8 Truett McConnell (12-15) vs. No. 9 Bryan (11-16), 11 am
Game 2 – No. 7 Tennessee Wesleyan (11-12) vs. No. 10 Reinhardt (8-19), 12:45 pm
Thursday, Feb. 26
Game 3 – No. 4 Union Commonwealth (13-15) vs. No. 5 Columbia (13-15), 8:30 am
Game 4 – No. 1 Pikeville (25-3) vs. Game 1 winner, 10:15 am
Game 5 – No. 2 Columbia International (18-9) vs. Game 2 winner, 3:30 pm
Game 6 – No. 3 Johnson (15-13) vs. 6 Montreat (15-12), 5:15 pm
Friday, Feb. 27
Game 7 – Game 3 Winner vs. Game 4 Winner, 2 pm
Game 8 – Game 5 Winner vs. Game 6 Winner, 4 pm
Saturday, Feb. 28
Game 9 – Championship Game – Game 7 Winner vs. Game 8 Winner, 1 pm
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