NCAA TV schedule 2023: How to watch, timings, dates, and more

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Detailed information regarding the NCAA TV schedule 2023 (Image via Getty Images)

NCAA March Madness is just around the corner. The quest for the national basketball championship will begin on Tuesday as fans all around the world will be able to watch the First Four.

The first game of the tournament will begin at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time and will feature Southeast Missouri State against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. The second game, which begins at 9 p.m., will feature Pittsburgh and Mississippi State.

Both of these games will be broadcast on truTV.

This article will reveal the NCAA TV schedule for March Madness 2023. We will also take a look at when the first round of the tournament begins


NCAA March Madness games will be aired on several TV channels

Fans of basketball will have a chance to watch March Madness 2023 games on several different channels. CBS, TNT, truTV and TBS will all broadcast the intense basketball tournament.

Additionally, every game of the tournament can be watched on March Madness Live. Fans of NCAA basketball can also sign up for DirecTV Stream and get a five-day free trial.

The NCAA Tournament will feature the 68 best college teams. (Image via Getty Images)
The NCAA Tournament will feature the 68 best college teams. (Image via Getty Images)

After the First Four, 64 teams will remain in the tournament, all competing for the title of national champion. The first round of the tournament will begin on Thursday with a matchup between West Virginia and Maryland.

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All games from the round of 64 will be broadcast among CBS, TNT, TBS and truTV. Additionally, fans will have the chance to watch these games online through their providers.


Important March Madness 2023 dates

The round of 64 will be played on Thursday and Friday. After its conclusion, the country's 32 best basketball teams will advance to the next round, which will be played Saturday and Sunday.

Once this round is over, college teams will have a four-day break before the Sweet 16 phase. As its name indicates, the round will feature 16 teams and will be on March 23 and 24.

The NCAA championship game will be played on Monday, April 3. (Image via Getty Images)
The NCAA championship game will be played on Monday, April 3. (Image via Getty Images)

The Elite Eight round will be played on March 25 and 26, while both games of the Final Four will take place on Saturday, April 1.

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The final game of the basketball tournament will be played on Monday, April 3. It will feature two of the nation's best teams, and fans will be able to watch it on CBS. The national championship game will begin at 9 p.m. Eastern Time.

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