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March Madness kicks off this weekend with Selection Sunday, during which the 68-team bracket will finally be announced ahead of the highly anticipated NCAA tournament.
The First Four games begin on Tuesday, March 19 in Dayton, Ohio , with games scheduled until the Final Four take place on Apr. 6 and 8 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
While there’s still time to buy tickets to see the NCAA Tournament in person on sites such as Stubhub, VividSeats and SeatGeek, there are plenty of ways to watch the games from home. Men’s games will broadcast on CBS and Turner, while Women’s games will air on ESPN. This means that whether you’re watching on cable or online, you’ll need access to CBS, ESPN, TBS, TNT and TruTV in order to catch all the matches.
For those without cable, the best way to stream this year’s March Madness is on Sling TV, whose Orange + Blue package carries ESPN, TNT, TruTV and TBS, allowing you to catch every game of the postseason, including the Final Four and national championship game. The live TV streamer also has CBS but you’ll have to check this guide to see how to watch games on your local CBS affiliate. Plus, Sling’s Orange + Blue plan is half off for your first month, bringing your first bill down to only $27.50. You can also buy Sling’s Sports Extra add-on for $11 for additional commentary and analysis.
Sling TV is going all in on March Madness this year, even unveiling a new auto record feature ahead of the NCAA tournament. For an extra $5 per month, each game is saved for three days after its live broadcast meaning users no longer need to worry about DVR or missing out on their favorite games. Looking beyond college basketball season, the streamer also has its popular NBA League Pass add-ons, allowing you to watch all of the out-of-market games (subject to local blackouts) during the professional basketball season.
In the meantime, check out the March Madness 2024 schedule below and sign up for Sling TV here.
- First Four games: March 19-20
- First Round (round of 64): March 21-22
- Second Round (round of 32): March 23-24
- Sweet 16 (regional semifinals): March 28-29
- Elite Eight (regional finals): March 30-31
- Final Four (national finals and championship): April 6, 8