The college basketball world braces for the annual spectacle – March Madness! The 2024 NCAA Tournament tips off on March 19th with the First Four, where play-in games determine the final spots in the main bracket. Selection Sunday, March 17th, is where the drama unfolds as the committees reveal the chosen teams and the bracket is unveiled.
Over the next three weeks, teams battle it out on the court, with upsets and buzzer-beaters fueling the frenzy. From the first round to the Final Four on April 6th, and topping with the National Championship game on April 8th.
March Madness is nonstop excitement for fans, showcasing the very best of college basketball. Every March Madness stage can be streamed with the streaming services and broadcasters mentioned below to keep the excitement going.
Stage | Dates | Channel(s) | Time |
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FIRST FOUR | March 20-21 | truTV | 6 p.m. ET |
FIRST AND SECOND ROUNDS | March 21-24 | CBS, TBS, TNT, truTV | TBD |
SWEET 16 | March 28-29 | CBS and TBS | CBS at 7 p.m. ET; TBS at 7:30 p.m. ET |
ELITE EIGHT | March 30 | TBS | 6 p.m. ET |
March 31 | CBS | 2 p.m. ET | |
FINAL FOUR | April 6 | TBS | 6 p.m. ET |
CHAMPIONSHIP GAME | April 8 | TBS | 7 p.m. ET |
Also Read: How to Watch March Madness 2024 From Anywhere
Like previous years, CBS, TNT, TBS, and truTV will cover the March Madness tournament. CBS and TBS will each broadcast 21 games, truTV will air 13 games, and TNT will cover 12 games. The Final Four and the championship game will be shown on TBS this year.