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March Madness, the most exciting time of the year in college basketball, has finally arrived.
Following on from a fifth title in 2023, UConn Huskies will hope to be firmly in the mix for success once again, while San Diego State Aztecs will be looking to build on a first appearance in the tournament's final stages after last year.
But, all eyes will be on the individual players looking to make a name for themselves, with scouts from across the NBA and further afield all set to be watching from the stands as they look to uncover the next big court stars with bigger hoop dreams shooting for the top.
For those watching from home, how will you be able to catch all the action from across the tournament? GOAL brings you everything you need to know to ensure you don't miss a moment of the 2024 NCAA March Madness, including where to watch and live stream all the games below.
How to watch March Madness 2024
In the United States, coverage of the 2024 NCAA March Madness will take place across various channels. CBS will broadcast through the Regional Finals, except for the First Four, which will be carried exclusively by TruTV.
Meanwhile, TNT will cover the First and Second Rounds, while TBS will broadcast from the First and Second Rounds, Regional Finals, Final Four, and championship matches.
If you don't have a cable TV or satellite subscription, the best way to stream every game is through DirectTV, who offer access to every channel broadcasting this year's games. This includes CBS, TruTV, TNT, TBS, and more.
When does March Madness 2024 take place?
Getty Images The 2024 NCAA March Madness kicks off on Tuesday, March 19, and runs through Monday, April 8. The event takes place at multiple venues across the United States, with the University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, Ohio, due to host the First Four.
Regional finals will be held in Boston, Dallas, Detroit, and Los Angeles before the Final Four takes place over two days at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, at the home of the NFL team Arizona Cardinals.
March Madness Final Four Matchups Saturday, April 6 2024
Tip off time | Network | Location | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:09 p.m. ET/ 4:09 PT | TBS/TNT/tru TV | State Farm Stadium - Glendale, Arizona |
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| 8:49 p.m. ET/ 4:49 p.m. PT | TBS/TNT/tru TV | State Farm Stadium - Glendale, Arizona | Alabama vs UConn |
Below, you can find a breakdown of which channel will show which event by round:
March Madness 2024 channels
| Round | Date | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| First Four | Tue, March 19 - Wed, March 20 | TruTV |
| First and Second Rounds | Thu, March 21 - Sun, March 24 | CBS, TBS, TNT, TruTV |
| Regional Semifinals and Finals | Thu, March 28 - Sun, March 31 | CBS, TBS |
| Final Four | Sat, April 6 | TBS/TNT/tru TV |
| Championship | Mon, April 8 | CBS |
Additionally, all games will be carried across streaming services, such as DirecTV, FuboTV, Paramount+, and Sling TV, details of which you can find below:
March Madness 2024 streaming services
| Streaming service | Monthly price |
|---|---|
| DirecTV | From $64.99 |
| Fubo | From $79.99 |
| Paramount+ | From $5.99 |
| Sling TV | From $40.00 |