The 85th edition of the men’s March Madness tournament begins on Tuesday, March 19. From the First Four to the National Championship, 68 college basketball teams will battle it out across 14 host sites. But fans at home or on the go can watch all the action on the usual four TV channels: CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV.
Of course, four channels televising 67 games across three weeks can get confusing. That’s why we’ve listed the entire 2024 March Madness TV schedule below—emphasizing start times and channel listings.
2024 Men’s March Madness schedule
Selection Sunday kicks off the March Madness excitement on March 17 at 6:00 p.m. ET on CBS. It all leads to the 2024 National Championship Game on Monday, April 8, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Hit the jump links below for a round-by-round view of the March Madness TV schedule. We’ll keep this page updated as each round of the knockout tournament progresses.
First Four
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard vs. Wagner | Tuesday, March 19 | 6:40 p.m. | truTV, B/R Sports on Max |
| Colorado State vs. Virginia | Tuesday, March 19 | 9:10 p.m. | truTV, B/R Sports on Max |
| Grambling State vs. Montana State | Wednesday, March 20 | 6:40 p.m. | truTV, B/R Sports on Max |
| Boise State vs. Colorado | Wednesday, March 20 | 9:10 p.m. | truTV, B/R Sports on Max |
Data effective as of post date.
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First Round (Round of 64)
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State vs. Mississippi State | Thursday, March 21 | 12:15 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Duquesne vs. BYU | Thursday, March 21 | 12:40 p.m. | truTV, B/R Sports on Max |
| Akron vs. Creighton | Thursday, March 21 | 1:30 p.m. | TNT, B/R Sports on Max |
| Long Beach State vs. Arizona | Thursday, March 21 | 2:00 p.m. | TBS, B/R Sports on Max |
| Wagner vs. North Carolina | Thursday, March 21 | 2:45 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Morehead State vs. Illinois | Thursday, March 21 | 3:10 p.m. | truTV, B/R Sports on Max |
| Oregon vs. South Carolina | Thursday, March 21 | 4:00 p.m. | TNT, B/R Sports on Max |
| Nevada vs. Dayton | Thursday, March 21 | 4:30 p.m. | TBS, B/R Sports on Max |
| Colorado State vs. Texas | Thursday, March 21 | 6:50 p.m. | TNT, B/R Sports on Max |
| Oakland vs. Kentucky | Thursday, March 21 | 7:10 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| McNeese vs. Gonzaga | Thursday, March 21 | 7:25 p.m. | TBS, B/R Sports on Max |
| South Dakota State vs. Iowa State | Thursday, March 21 | 7:35 p.m. | truTV, B/R Sports on Max |
| Saint Peter's vs. Tennessee | Thursday, March 21 | 9:20 p.m. | TNT, B/R Sports on Max |
| NC State vs. Texas Tech | Thursday, March 21 | 9:40 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Samford vs. Kansas | Thursday, March 21 | 9:55 p.m. | TBS, B/R Sports on Max |
| Drake vs. Washington State | Thursday, March 21 | 10:05 p.m. | truTV, B/R Sports on Max |
| Northwestern vs. Florida Atlantic | Friday, March 22 | 12:15 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Colgate vs. Baylor | Friday, March 22 | 12:40 p.m. | truTV, B/R Sports on Max |
| UAB vs. San Diego State | Friday, March 22 | 1:45 p.m. | TNT, B/R Sports on Max |
| Western Kentucky vs. Marquette | Friday, March 22 | 2:00 p.m. | TBS, B/R Sports on Max |
| Stetson vs. UConn | Friday, March 22 | 2:45 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| New Mexico vs. Clemson | Friday, March 22 | 3:10 p.m. | truTV, B/R Sports on Max |
| Yale vs. Auburn | Friday, March 22 | 4:15 p.m. | TNT, B/R Sports on Max |
| Colorado vs. Florida | Friday, March 22 | 4:30 p.m. | TBS, B/R Sports on Max |
| Texas A&M vs. Nebraska | Friday, March 22 | 6:50 p.m. | TNT, B/R Sports on Max |
| Vermont vs. Duke | Friday, March 22 | 7:10 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Grambling State vs. Purdue | Friday, March 22 | 7:25 p.m. | TBS, B/R Sports on Max |
| Charleston vs. Alabama | Friday, March 22 | 7:35 p.m. | truTV, B/R Sports on Max |
| Longwood vs. Houston | Friday, March 22 | 9:20 p.m. | TNT, B/R Sports on Max |
| James Madison vs. Wisconsin | Friday, March 22 | 9:40 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| TCU vs. Utah State | Friday, March 22 | 9:55 p.m. | TBS, B/R Sports on Max |
| Grand Canyon vs. Saint Mary's | Friday, March 22 | 10:05 p.m. | truTV, B/R Sports on Max |
Data effective as of post date.
Second Round (Round of 32)
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton vs. Arizona | Saturday, March 23 | 12:45 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Gonzaga vs. Kansas | Saturday, March 23 | 3:15 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Michigan State vs. North Carolina | Saturday, March 23 | 5:30 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Washington State vs. Iowa State | Saturday, March 23 | 6:10 p.m. | TNT, B/R Sports on Max |
| Oakland vs. NC State | Saturday, March 23 | 7:10 p.m. | TBS, truTV, B/R Sports on Max |
| Texas vs. Tennessee | Saturday, March 23 | 8:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Duquesne vs. Illinois | Saturday, March 23 | 8:40 p.m. | TNT, B/R Sports on Max |
| Oregon vs. Creighton | Saturday, March 23 | 9:40 p.m. | TBS, truTV, B/R Sports on Max |
| Colorado vs. Marquette | Sunday, March 24 | 12:10 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Utah State vs. Purdue | Sunday, March 24 | 2:40 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| James Madison vs. Duke | Sunday, March 24 | 5:15 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Clemson vs. Baylor | Sunday, March 24 | 6:10 p.m. | TNT, B/R Sports on Max |
| Grand Canyon vs. Alabama | Sunday, March 24 | 7:10 p.m. | TBS, B/R Sports on Max |
| Northwestern vs. UConn | Sunday, March 24 | 7:45 p.m. | truTV, B/R Sports on Max |
| Texas A&M vs. Houston | Sunday, March 24 | 8:40 p.m. | TNT, B/R Sports on Max |
| Yale vs. San Diego State | Sunday, March 24 | 9:40 p.m. | TBS, B/R Sports on Max |
Data effective as of post date.
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Sweet 16 (Regional semifinals)
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson vs. Arizona | Thursday, March 28 | 7:09 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| San Diego State vs. UConn | Thursday, March 28 | 7:39 p.m. | TBS, truTV, B/R Sports on Max |
| Alabama vs. North Carolina | Thursday, March 28 | 9:39 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Illinois vs. Iowa State | Thursday, March 28 | 10:09 p.m. | TBS, truTV, B/R Sports on Max |
| NC State vs. Marquette | Friday, March 29 | 7:09 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Gonzaga vs. Purdue | Friday, March 29 | 7:39 p.m. | TBS, truTV, B/R Sports on Max |
| Duke vs. Houston | Friday, March 29 | 9:39 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Creighton vs. Tennessee | Friday, March 29 | 10:09 p.m. | TBS, truTV, B/R Sports on Max |
Data effective as of post date.
Elite Eight (Regional finals)
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois vs. UConn | Saturday, March 30 | 6:09 p.m. | TBS, B/R Sports on Max |
| Alabama vs. Clemson | Saturday, March 30 | 8:49 p.m. | TBS, B/R Sports on Max |
| Tennessee vs. Purdue | Sunday, March 31 | 2:20 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| NC State vs. Duke | Sunday, March 31 | 5:05 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
Data effective as of post date.
Final Four
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC State vs. Purdue | Saturday, April 6 | 6:09 p.m. | TBS, B/R Sports on Max |
| Alabama vs. UConn | Saturday, April 6 | 8:49 p.m. | TBS, B/R Sports on Max |
Data effective as of post date.
National Championship
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn vs. Purdue | Monday, April 8 | 9:20 p.m. | TBS, B/R Sports on Max |
Data effective as of post date.
Men’s March Madness schedule FAQ
How can I watch March Madness on TV?
You can watch March Madness games on TV across CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV channels. Additionally, Paramount+ will carry every CBS matchup in its premium plan, while B/R Sports on Max will stream the TBS, TNT, and truTV games.
What day does March Madness start?
March Madness starts on Tuesday, March 19, when the men’s First Four round tips off.
When are March Madness game times announced?
CBS will announce the First Four and First Round game times and matchups during its Selection Sunday broadcast on March 17. As the tournament progresses, broadcasters and the NCAA will reveal upcoming games on air and online.
When are March Madness brackets due?
Fans participating in a March Madness bracket challenge must typically submit their picks around 15 minutes before the First Round tips off. That means you should confirm your 2024 bracket at noon ET on Thursday, March 21.
