When does March Madness 2024 Start?
This year, Selection Sunday is on March 17. On Selection Sunday, the NCAA tournament bracket with 68 teams vying for college basketball supremacy will be unveiled. It's a day filled with anticipation as fans await the fate of their teams and experts analyze the matchups. From powerhouse programs to Cinderella stories, the tournament promises thrilling games and unforgettable moments, making it a must-watch for any sports fan.
Here are the key dates for March Madness 2024:
Selection Sunday: Sunday, March 17
First Four: March 19-20
First round: March 21-22
Second round: March 23-24
Sweet 16: March 28-29
Elite Eight: March 30-31
Final Four: Saturday, April 6 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
NCAA championship game: Monday, April 8 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
March Madness 2024 Bracket
The bracket won't be revealed until Selection Sunday. The March Madness bracket will be created by a selection committee of NCAA officials, athletic directors, and conference commissioners. They pick and seed the teams based on factors like their season performance, strength of schedule, and conference play. The top teams get higher seeds, and the bracket is unveiled during the Selection Sunday broadcast. Play-in games decide the final spots, and the goal is to create a balanced and exciting tournament bracket for basketball fans everywhere.
To get an early view of whose name will be called on Selection Sunday, check out one of the 15 Conference Tournaments happening this week:
American: March 13-17
Atlantic 10: March 12-17
ACC: March 12-16
Big 12: March 12-16
Big East: March 13-16
Big Ten: March 13-17
Big West: March 13-16
Conference USA: March 12-16
Ivy League: March 16-17
MAAC: March 12-16
MAC: March 14-16
MEAC: March 13-16
Mountain West: March 13-16
Pac-12: March 13-16
SEC: March 13-17
SWAC: March 13-16
WAC: March 13-16
Why Watch NCAA Basketball
Fans appreciate NCAA basketball for its emphasis on team play, intense rivalries among universities, and the passion of college fans. NCAA games feature young, talented players who are driven by their love for the game and desire to succeed at the collegiate level before potentially moving on to the professional ranks. Additionally, the single-elimination format of the NCAA tournament, particularly during March Madness, creates an unparalleled level of excitement and unpredictability.
