Here is your one-stop guide to the 2024 March Madness schedule, keeping you informed on all the key dates and info on basketball games:
March Madness is upon us again, and college basketball fans everywhere are gearing up for two weeks of thrilling upsets, buzzer-beaters, and Cinderella stories. With 68 teams vying for the national championship title, the live NCAA bracket for March Madness delivers nonstop excitement.
Selection Sunday (March 17th): This is where the magic begins! The NCAA Tournament bracket is revealed, and the 68 teams are chosen and seeded. Get ready for all the analysis and predictions as experts and fans dissect the matchups.
First Four (March 19th-20th): The ‘First Four’ games are a battleground for eight lower-seeded teams, each fighting tooth and nail for their shot at the main bracket. These games are renowned for their intensity, as teams leave it all on the court, striving to earn their place in the big dance.
First & Second Rounds (March 21st-24th): The madness actually starts here! Thirty-two games take place over four days, with the winners advancing to the Sweet Sixteen. Keep an eye out for potential upsets and exciting close finishes.
Sweet Sixteen & Elite Eight (March 28th-31st): The Sweet Sixteen narrows the field down to eight teams, followed by the Elite Eight, bringing it down to the final four. These games showcase the best teams remaining, with high-caliber competition and passionate fan bases.
Final Four & National Championship (April 6th & 8th): The Final Four sets the stage for two monumental matchups, with the victors earning their place in the prestigious National Championship game. These final games are the epitome of college basketball, where the best of the best compete for the ultimate glory. All eyes are on the team that will be crowned champion!
The 2024 March Madness schedule
Tuesday, March 19
| Time (ET)/TV | Game(First Four) |
|---|---|
| 6:40 p.m. TruTV, Sling TV | No. 16 Wagner vs. No. 16 Howard UD Arena, Dayton, Ohio |
| 9:10 p.m. TruTV, Sling TV | No. 10 Colorado State vs. No. 10 Virginia UD Arena, Dayton, Ohio |
Wednesday, March 20
| Time (ET)/TV | Game(First Four) |
|---|---|
| 6:40 p.m. TruTV, Sling TV | No. 16 Grambling State vs. No. 16 Montana State UD Arena, Dayton, Ohio |
| 9:10 p.m. TruTV, Sling TV | No. 10 Colorado vs. No. 10 Boise State UD Arena, Dayton, Ohio |
Thursday, March 21
| Time (ET)/TV | Game(Round 1) |
|---|---|
| 12:15 p.m. CBS | No. 9 Michigan State vs. No. 8 Mississippi State Spectrum Center, Charlotte, N.C. |
| 12:40 p.m. truTV | No. 11 Duquesne vs. No. 6 BYU CHI Health Center, Omaha, Neb. |
| 1:30 p.m. TNT | No. 14 Akron vs. No. 3 Creighton PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh |
| 2 p.m. TBS | No. 15 Long Beach State vs. No. 2 Arizona Delta Center, Salt Lake City |
| 2:45 p.m. CBS | No. 16 Wagner/Howard vs. No. 1 North Carolina Spectrum Center, Charlotte, N.C. |
| 3:10 p.m. truTV | No. 14 Morehead State vs. No. 3 Illinois CHI Health Center, Omaha, Neb. |
| 4 p.m. TNT | No. 11 Oregon vs. No. 6 South Carolina PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh |
| 4:30 p.m. TBS | No. 10 Nevada vs. No. 7 Dayton Delta Center, Salt Lake City |
| 6:50 p.m. TNT | No. 10 Colorado State/Virginia vs. No. 7 Texas Spectrum Center, Charlotte, N.C. |
| 7:10 p.m. CBS | No. 14 Oakland vs. No. 3 Kentucky PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh |
| 7:25 p.m. TBS | No. 12 McNeese vs. No. 5 Gonzaga Delta Center, Salt Lake City |
| 7:35 p.m. truTV | No. 15 South Dakota State vs. No. 2 Iowa State CHI Health Center, Omaha, Neb. |
| 9:20 p.m. TNT | No. 15 Saint Peter’s vs. No. 2 Tennessee Spectrum Center, Charlotte, N.C. |
| 9:40 p.m. CBS | No. 11 NC State vs. No. 6 Texas Tech PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh |
| 9:55 p.m. TBS | No. 13 Samford vs. No. 4 Kansas Delta Center, Salt Lake City |
| 10:05 p.m. truTV | No. 10 Drake vs. No. 7 Washington State CHI Health Center, Omaha, Neb. |
Friday, March 22
| Time (ET)/TV | Game(Round 1) |
|---|---|
| 12:15 p.m. CBS | No. 9 Northwestern vs. No. 8 Florida Atlantic Barclays Center, Brooklyn. N.Y. |
| 12:40 p.m. truTV | No. 14 Colgate vs. No. 3 Baylor FedExForum, Memphis, Tenn. |
| 1:45 p.m. TNT | No. 12 UAB vs. No. 5 San Diego State Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Spokane, Wash. |
| 2 p.m. TBS | No. 15 Western Kentucky vs. No. 2 Marquette Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis |
| 2:45 p.m. CBS | No. 16 Stetson vs. No. 1 UConn Barclays Center, Brooklyn. N.Y. |
| 3:10 p.m. truTV | No. 11 New Mexico State vs. No. 6 Clemson FedExForum, Memphis, Tenn. |
| 4:15 p.m. TNT | No. 13 Yale vs. No. 4 Auburn Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Spokane, Wash. |
| 4:30 p.m. TBS | No. 10 Colorado/Boise State vs. No. 7 Florida |
| 6:50 p.m. TNT | No. 9 Texas A&M vs. No. 8 Nebraska FedExForum, Memphis, Tenn. |
| 7:10 p.m. CBS | No. 13 Vermont vs. No. 4 Duke Barclays Center, Brooklyn. N.Y. |
| 7:25 p.m. TBS | No. 16 Grambling State/Montana State vs. No. 1 Purdue |
| 7:35 p.m. truTV | No. 13. Charleston vs. No. 4 Alabama Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Spokane, Wash. |
| 9:20 p.m. TNT | No. 16 Longwood vs. No. 1 Houston FedExForum, Memphis, Tenn. |
| 9:40 p.m. CBS | No. 12 James Madison vs. No. 5 Wisconsin Barclays Center, Brooklyn. N.Y. |
| 9:55 p.m. TBS | No. 9 TCU vs. No. 8 Utah State Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis |
| 10:05 p.m. truTV | No. 12 Grand Canyon vs. No. 5 Saint Mary’s Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Spokane, Wash. |
Saturday, March 23
Round 2 – TBD
Sunday, March 24
Round 2 – TBD
Thursday, March 28
Sweet 16 – TBD
Friday, March 29
Sweet 16 – TBD
Saturday, March 30
Elite Eight – TBD
Sunday, March 31
Elite Eight – TBD
Saturday, April 6
Final Four – TBD
Monday, April 8
National championship – TBD
The NCAA Tournament goes multi-channel. Fans can tune in to CBS, TBS, TNT, or truTV to watch every game from the First Four to the National Championship. Stay Tuned & Enjoy the Ride!