March maddness game schedule

Sporting News has you covered on how to watch March Madness , including start and end dates, TV schedule, streaming options, venues, updated betting odds and more. The First Four games will all take place on March 18, as opposed to its previous two-day format.

Eight teams — the four lowest-seeded automatic and at-large bids — will take part in the play-in games, which grants access to the tournament proper. All games will take place in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Unlike previous tournaments — which featured regional finals in four separate cities before teams convened for the Final Four host city — the final three rounds will all take place in the same stadium. CBS has broadcast rights for both the Final Four and national title game, despite the fact Turner Sports couldn't broadcast those rounds in due to the tournament's cancellation a contract allows the stations to split the Final Four and national championship rights on an every-other-year rotation.

The NCAA Tournament will be held entirely in the state of Indiana , with the majority of games taking place in the greater Indianapolis area. That's part of an effort to minimize travel by teams and keep a consistent protocol in place for COVID testing. Each venue will feature two courts to play games. While 64 teams have an equal chance to win the NCAA Tournament at its start, only a handful of teams can make a legitimate run to the national championship.

Each tournament over the next several years will have new venues for the Final Four and national championship games. Moreover, any fans in attendance will be required to wear face coverings and physically distance at the event. Below are the dates to buy tickets through the organization for each of the ensuing rounds, from the Sweet 16 through the Elite Eight:. Sporting News has you covered:. UCLA leads all men's college basketball programs with 11 national championships, followed by blue bloods Kentucky, North Carolina and Duke.

Virginia is the last team to win the NCAA Tournament, securing its first title in program history in No team claims the national championship. Game 1: No. Game No. Tuesday on TBS. Pregame coverage for the Final Four will begin at 2 p. The title game will tip at 9 p. Check out the full schedule is listed below.

March Madness Live will again be your home for live streaming access to this year's NCAA Tournament with all 67 games being aired live online. By Kyle Boone. Feb 10, at am ET 3 min read. The Selection Show will be held on Sunday, March 14 from p. ET on CBS. Oregon upsets No. Ohio State vs. Army vs. Auburn reaches the top spot Matt Norlander 9 min read. Conference rankings: Big 12 a solid No.

Christie has Spartans in top five Gary Parrish 1 min read.