When Does March Madness Start, How to Fill Out Your Bracket, and More!
College basketball fans, rejoice! March Madness 2024 is finally here, with the NCAA championship just around the corner.
On Selection Sunday, the NCAA unveiled the much-anticipated brackets, featuring 68 teams vying for national glory.
Top Seeds and Cinderella Dreams
The tournament boasts a diverse selection, with powerhouses like UConn, Houston, Purdue, and North Carolina securing the coveted No. 1 seeds.
But March Madness is known for its upsets, so expect lower-seeded teams like Grambling or Saint Peter's to challenge the giants and chase their Cinderella dreams.
Here are all 68 teams announced on Selection Sunday:
(16) Wagner-(16) Howard
(10) Colorado State-(10) Virginia
(16) Grambling-(16) Montana State
(10) Colorado-(10) Boise State
(8) Mississippi State-(9) Michigan State
(6) BYU-(11) Duquesne
(3) Creighton-(14) Akron
(2) Arizona-(15) Long Beach State
(1) North Carolina (plays Howard-Wagner winner)
(3) Illinois-(14) Morehead State
(6) South Carolina-(11) Oregon
(7) Dayton-(10) Nevada
(7) Texas (plays Colorado State-Virginia winner)
(3) Kentucky-(14) Oakland
(5) Gonzaga-(12) McNeese
(2) Iowa State-(15) South Dakota State
(2) Tennessee-(15) Saint Peter’s
(6) Texas Tech-(11) NC State
(4) Kansas-(13) Samford
(7) Washington State-(10) Drake
(8) Florida Atlantic-(9) Northwestern
(3) Baylor-(14) Colgate
(5) San Diego State-(12) UAB
(2) Marquette-(15) Western Kentucky
(1) UConn-(16) Stetson
(6) Clemson-(11) New Mexico
(4) Auburn-(13) Yale
(7) Florida (plays Colorado-Boise State winner)
(8) Nebraska-(9) Texas A&M
(4) Duke-(13) Vermont
(1) Purdue (plays Grambling/Montana State winner)
(4) Alabama-(13) College of Charleston
(1) Houston-(16) Longwood
(5) Wisconsin-(12) James Madison
(8) Utah State-(9) TCU
(5) Saint Mary’s-(12) Grand Canyon
First Four Ignites the Madness
The excitement kicks off on March 19th with the First Four matchups in Dayton, Ohio. These opening games offer a glimpse into the high-stakes battles to come.
Eight lower-ranked teams will battle it out for the chance to join the main bracket and continue their tournament journey.
Navigating the Tournament
Once the First Four concludes, the tournament format progresses through a series of elimination rounds. The initial round of 64 pits teams against each other, with winners advancing to the Sweet 16.
From there, the Elite Eight and finally, the Final Four will determine the two teams vying for the championship in an epic showdown on April 8th.
Where to Watch the Action
Don't miss a second of the excitement! Catch the tournament on CBS, truTV, TBS, and TNT.
Streamers can access games on TBS, TNT, and truTV through Max. To stream CBS games live, sign up for the Paramount+ with Showtime plan (coverage runs through the Elite Eight).
Become a Bracket Master
Test your college basketball expertise! Download the printable bracket from the NCAA website and fill in your predictions.
Can you correctly identify the teams who will rise to the top and claim the ultimate prize?