The countdown to March Madness is well underway as the NCAA Tournament is set to captivate basketball fans across the nation. With the First Four kicking off on March 18 and the first round starting on March 20, anticipation is building for one of the most exciting sporting events of the year.
For those looking to catch all the action, every game of the men's tournament will be broadcast on CBS, TBS, TNT, or TruTV, as well as their digital platforms, including Paramount+. CBS will exclusively air the Final Four and the national championship game.
As the tournament approaches, top contenders for the title include Auburn, Duke, Houston, and Florida. According to BetMGM Sportsbook, the current top three betting favorites are Auburn, Duke, and Houston.
Teams will be vying for a spot in the tournament through a combination of 32 automatic bids from league tournaments and 36 at-large selections made by the NCAA selection committee. The highly anticipated Selection Sunday on March 16 will reveal the bracket matchups and set the stage for the thrilling competition ahead.
Key dates to mark on your calendar include the First Four games in Dayton, Ohio on March 18-19, followed by the first and second-round games from March 20-23 in various locations across the country. The Sweet 16 weekend will feature games from March 27-30 in Newark, Atlanta, Indianapolis, and San Francisco, representing the East, South, Midwest, and West regions respectively.
The pinnacle of the tournament will be the Final Four in San Antonio on Saturday, April 5, culminating in the championship game on the night of Monday, April 7.
For the latest updates on the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, including the bracket and coverage, visit the official AP March Madness hub at apnews.com/hub/ncaa-mens-bracket.
