One of the greatest annual spectacles in amateur sports takes over the American sports conversation this weekend as the final tickets are punched for the big dance. Here is the NCAA March Madness TV schedule, including the Selection Show this Sunday that kicks off 3 weeks of exciting NCAA basketball, and results in the crowning of a National Champion who will cut down the nets Monday, April 6th.
NCAA March Madness TV Schedule
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Day/Date Round Start Time Channel(s)
Sun Mar 15 Selection Sunday 5:00 PM CBS
Tue Mar 17 First Four 5:00 PM Tru TV
Wed Mar 18 First Four 5:00 PM Tru TV
Thu Mar 19 Second-Third Rounds 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM TNT, Tru TV, TBS, CBS
10:00 AM Pre-Game
Fri Mar 20 Second-Third Rounds 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM TNT, Tru TV, TBS, CBS
10:00 AM Pre-Game
Sat Mar 21 Second-Third Rounds 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM TNT, Tru TV, TBS, CBS
Sun Mar 22 Second-Third Rounds TBD TNT, Tru TV, TBS, CBS
Thu Mar 26 Sweet 16 7:00 PM TBS, CBS
Fri Mar 27 Sweet 16 7:00 PM TBS, CBS
Sat Mar 28 Elite 8 5:00 PM TBS 4:00 PM Pre-Game
Sun Mar 29 Elite 8 1:00 PM CBS
Sat Apr 4 Final Four 5:00 PM TBS (TeamCast on TNT, Tru TV) 2:00 PM Pre-Game
Mon Apr 6 Championship Game 8:00 PM CBS 7:30 PM Pre-Game
Times and channels are subject to change. Brackets and channel locations for specific games will be released on MarchMadness.com and on ESPN.com immediately following the Selection Show on CBS this Sunday. And don’t miss all the games at Wild Wing Cafe in Cool Springs!