The 2026 ECC Division I Boys Basketball Tournament will tip off with one play-in game on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at the higher seed's venue. Quarterfinals follow on Feb. 26, with semifinals scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 28, at New London (4 p.m. and 6 p.m.), and the championship final set for Monday, March 2 at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Defending champion St. Bernard seeks a fourth consecutive title despite losing most of its starting lineup. Fitch, led by senior guard Xavier Goode and junior guard Si'kis Reels, is the top seed, while New London with senior forwards Kyaire Young and Jayvon Robinson is considered a strong contender.