College basketball fans can rejoice: March Madness has arrived.
Whether you've just tuned in or have been watching all season, the excitement spikes as teams fight for their bid into the NCAA Tournament. Only 68 teams make the Big Dance, so every win matters.
That being said, the NCAA Tournament is intimidating to keep track of, especially for fans who only pay attention to college basketball during March. Following multiple teams, looking for potential upsets and trying to watch several games at once can be difficult.
All 67 games of the NCAA Tournament will be split across CBS, TNT, TBS and truTV, so fans will need to bounce between channels to keep up. That's where The Sporting News steps in with all the information you need to know heading into college basketball's biggest stage. Knowing when and where to tune in is critical to keep track of your bracket.
Here's the full schedule of games, including dates, times and TV channels.
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When does March Madness start?
The NCAA Tournament kicks off with the First Four on Tuesday, March 19. The first four games of the tournament will determine who makes the cut from 68 to 64 teams.
The first round begins on Thursday, March 21 after the field is set and will begin the journey to the national championship on Monday, April 8.
| Round | Date |
| First Four | March 19-20 |
| Round 1 | March 21-22 |
| Round 2 | March 23-24 |
| Sweet 16 | March 28-29 |
| Elite Eight | March 30-31 |
| Final Four | April 6 |
| National championship | April 8 |
MORE: Watch 2024 NCAA Tournament games with Sling TV
NCAA Tournament schedule 2024
Selection Sunday
Sunday, March 17
| Time (ET) | TV |
| 6 p.m. | CBS |
First Four
Tuesday, March 19
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| No. 16 Wagner vs. No. 16 Howard | 6:40 p.m. | TruTV, Sling TV |
| No. 10 Colorado State vs. No. 10 Virginia | 9:10 p.m. | TruTV, Sling TV |
Wednesday, March 20
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| No. 16 Grambling State vs. No. 16 Montana State | 6:40 p.m. | TruTV, Sling TV |
| No. 10 Colorado vs. No. 10 Boise State | 9:10 p.m. | TruTV, Sling TV |
Round 1
Thursday, March 21
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| No. 9 Michigan State vs. No. 8 Mississippi State | 12:15 p.m. | CBS |
| No. 11 Duquesne vs. No. 6 BYU | 12:40 p.m. | truTV |
| No. 14 Akron vs. No. 3 Creighton | 1:30 p.m. | TNT |
| No. 15 Long Beach State vs. No. 2 Arizona | 2 p.m. | TBS |
| No. 16 Wagner/Howard vs. No. 1 North Carolina | 2:45 p.m. | CBS |
| No. 14 Morehead State vs. No. 3 Illinois | 3:10 p.m. | truTV |
| No. 11 Oregon vs. No. 6 South Carolina | 4 p.m. | TNT |
| No. 10 Nevada vs. No. 7 Dayton | 4:30 p.m. | TBS |
| No. 10 Colorado State/Virginia vs. No. 7 Texas | 6:50 p.m. | TNT |
| No. 14 Oakland vs. No. 3 Kentucky | 7:10 p.m. | CBS |
| No. 12 McNeese vs. No. 5 Gonzaga | 7:25 p.m. | TBS |
| No. 15 South Dakota State vs. No. 2 Iowa State | 7:35 p.m. | truTV |
| No. 15 Saint Peter's vs. No. 2 Tennessee | 9:20 p.m. | TNT |
| No. 11 NC State vs. No. 6 Texas Tech | 9:40 p.m. | CBS |
| No. 13 Samford vs. No. 4 Kansas | 9:55 p.m. | TBS |
| No. 10 Drake vs. No. 7 Washington State | 10:05 p.m. | truTV |
Friday, March 22
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| No. 9 Northwestern vs. No. 8 Florida Atlantic | 12:15 p.m. | CBS |
| No. 14 Colgate vs. No. 3 Baylor | 12:40 p.m. | truTV |
| No. 12 UAB vs. No. 5 San Diego State | 1:45 p.m. | TNT |
| No. 15 Western Kentucky vs. No. 2 Marquette | 2 p.m. | TBS |
| No. 16 Stetson vs. No. 1 UConn | 2:45 p.m. | CBS |
| No. 11 New Mexico State vs. No. 6 Clemson | 3:10 p.m. | truTV |
| No. 13 Yale vs. No. 4 Auburn | 4:15 p.m. | TNT |
| No. 10 Colorado/Boise State vs. No. 7 Florida | 4:30 p.m. | TBS |
| No. 9 Texas A&M vs. No. 8 Nebraska | 6:50 p.m. | TNT |
| No. 13 Vermont vs. No. 4 Duke | 7:10 p.m. | CBS |
| No. 16 Grambling State/Montana State vs. No. 1 Purdue | 7:25 p.m. | TBS |
| No. 13. Charleston vs. No. 4 Alabama | 7:35 p.m. | truTV |
| No. 16 Longwood vs. No. 1 Houston | 9:20 p.m. | TNT |
| No. 12 James Madison vs. No. 5 Wisconsin | 9:40 p.m. | CBS |
| No. 9 TCU vs. No. 8 Utah State | 9:55 p.m. | TBS |
| No. 12 Grand Canyon vs. No. 5 Saint Mary's | 10:05 p.m. | truTV |
Round 2
Saturday, March 23
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| TBD vs. TBD | Noon | |
| TBD vs. TBD | 2:30 p.m. | |
| TBD vs. TBD | 5 p.m. | |
| TBD vs. TBD | 6 p.m. | |
| TBD vs. TBD | 7 p.m. | |
| TBD vs. TBD | 7:30 p.m. | |
| TBD vs. TBD | 8:30 p.m. | |
| TBD vs. TBD | 9:30 p.m. |
Sunday, March 24
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| TBD vs. TBD | Noon | |
| TBD vs. TBD | 2:30 p.m. | |
| TBD vs. TBD | 5 p.m. | |
| TBD vs. TBD | 6 p.m. | |
| TBD vs. TBD | 7 p.m. | |
| TBD vs. TBD | 7:30 p.m. | |
| TBD vs. TBD | 8:30 p.m. | |
| TBD vs. TBD | 9:30 p.m. |
Sweet 16
Thursday, March 28
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| TBD vs. TBD | 7 p.m. | CBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | 7:30 p.m. | CBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | 8:45 p.m. | TBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | 9:30 p.m. | TBS |
Friday, March 29
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| TBD vs. TBD | 7 p.m. | CBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | 7:30 p.m. | CBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | 8:45 p.m. | TBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | 9:30 p.m. | TBS |
Elite Eight
Saturday, March 30
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| TBD vs. TBD | 6 p.m. | TBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | 8:30 p.m. | TBS |
Sunday, March 31
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| TBD vs. TBD | 2 p.m. | CBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | 4:55 p.m. | CBS |
Final Four
Saturday, April 6
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| TBD vs. TBD | 6 p.m. | TBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | 8:30 p.m. | TBS |
National championship
Monday, April 8
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| TBD vs. TBD | 9 p.m. | TBS |
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Odds to win March Madness 2024
The UConn Huskies are favored to win the NCAA Tournament for the second year in a row. It would be the first repeat champion since the Florida Gators did so in 2006 and 2007.
Here are the odds via BetMGM as of Monday, March 11:
- UConn (+500)
- Houston (+600)
- Purdue (+700)
- Arizona (+1000)
- Tennessee (+1100)
- North Carolina (+1800)
- Auburn (+2000)
- Kentucky (+2200)
- Duke (+2500)
- Alabama (+2500)
- Kansas (+2500)
- Marquette (+2500)
- Iowa State (+2500)
- Creighton (+3000)
- Illinois (+3000)
- Baylor (+3500)
- Michigan State (+5000)
- BYU (+5000)
- Gonzaga (+6000)
- San Diego State (+6000)
- St. Mary's (+6600)