As the excitement builds, the anticipation of March Madness is rapidly approaching. The NCAA Tournament, a cherished annual event, is set to kick off in a matter of weeks. Thousands of eager fans will soon be filling out their brackets, hoping to triumph in office pools or at least gain some bragging rights when the pairings are announced on Selection Sunday.
As we speculate on who might clinch the championship, teams such as Auburn, Duke, Houston, and Florida have emerged as current frontrunners in the men’s competition. The tournament action commences with the First Four on March 18, followed by the commencement of the first round on March 20.
If you’re wondering how to catch all the thrilling action, rest assured that every men’s tournament game will be broadcast on networks like CBS, TBS, TNT, or TruTV, along with their digital platforms, which also include Paramount+. This year, CBS is set to broadcast both the Final Four and the national title game. Additionally, the NCAA will be offering streaming through its March Madness Live service.
As per BetMGM Sportsbook, the top three favorites at this stage of the tournament are Auburn, Duke, and Houston. The 68-team field will be comprised of 32 automatic bids resolved through league tournaments, supplemented by 36 at-large selections determined by the NCAA selection committee. The bracket matchups, eagerly awaited by fans, will be disclosed on Selection Sunday, March 16.
The First Four kicks off in Dayton, Ohio, between March 18-19, with first and second rounds spanning March 20-23, taking place from Providence, Rhode Island, all the way to Seattle. Fans can anticipate the Sweet 16 weekend from March 27-30, with contests scheduled in Newark, New Jersey (East Regional), Atlanta (South), Indianapolis (Midwest), and San Francisco (West).
Concluding the tournament, the Final Four will occur in San Antonio on Saturday, April 5, and the championship game is set to take place on the evening of April 7. With the excitement reaching fever pitch, fans are gearing up for what promises to be an exhilarating tournament.
