The peak of the college basketball season is finally here as March Madness begins this month.
Basketball fans fill out the brackets with their favorite college basketball teams and clear their calendars to watch the most anticipated games.
Although the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament officially begins on March 19, excitement builds later this month with the semifinals, dubbed the Sweet 16.
From then on, the top teams in the country would compete in the Elite Eight and Final Four before the remaining two teams faced off for the NCAA Championship title in Glendale, Arizona.
Last year the UConn Huskies took home the trophy, marking their fifth NCAA Championship win, but this year it’s anyone’s game.
Alternatively, the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament begins with the First Four on March 20 and will conclude with the NCAA Championship Game on Sunday, April 7 at 3:00 PM ET on ABC.
From how to watch to when the big games will be played, here’s everything you need to know about getting into March Madness.
When does March Madness start in 2024?
March Madness officially kicks off with the First Four on March 19 and 20, with two games played each night at UD Arena in Dayton, OH. Games are scheduled to begin each day at 6:40 PM ET and 9:10 PM ET and will be broadcast on truTV.
How to watch March Madness 2024 on cable TV?
The NCAA Tournament will be broadcast on four different channels, so set your DVRs accordingly! Since CBS and Turner Sports hold the rights to the tournament, make sure you have access to CBS, TNT, TBS and truTV through your cable provider.
How to watch March Madness 2024 on streaming?
If you don’t have a cable, don’t worry! You can also tune into the games through the March Madness Live app. In addition, all games broadcast by CBS will be available to stream on Paramount+, while games broadcast by TNT and TBS and truTV can be streamed on Max with the addition of B/R Sports.
How to watch the Sweet 16 during March Madness?
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The Sweet 16 (that is, the regional semifinals) takes place on Thursday, March 28 and Friday, March 29. The games will begin at 6:30 p.m. each day and will be broadcast on CBS and TBS, according to CBS Sports.
How to watch the Elite Eight during March Madness?
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The Elite Eight (that is, the regional final) takes place immediately after Saturday, March 30, and Sunday, March 31. According to CBS Sports, the March 30 games will air on TBS beginning at 6:09 p.m., while the March 31 games will air on CBS beginning at 2:20 p.m.
How to watch the Final Four during March Madness?
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The Final Four (also known as the National Semifinals) takes place on Saturday, April 6, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Final Four games will air on TBS beginning at 6:09 p.m., according to CBS Sports.
How to watch the NCAA Championship game during March Madness?
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March Madness will come to a dramatic end as the final two teams face off during the NCAA Championship game on Monday, April 8. TBS will televise the big game starting at 9:20pm EST.
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