When does the March Madness 2024 bracket come out? All NCAA Tournament dates, schedule, and more explored

As we near the closing of the thrilling regular season of college basketball, fans eagerly await the excitement of the 2024 NCAA Tournaments, known as March Madness. Many teams are eyeing the top spot in this prestigious tournament, while fans are waiting for their packed weekends ahead.

When Do March Madness Brackets Start?

March Madness Brackets will start with the Selection Sunday which also marks the official kickoff for March Madness excitement. You can set your calendars for Sunday, March 17, as basketball enthusiasts from across the globe will be waiting for the announcement of the participating teams and their respective seeds.

When is Selection Sunday in 2024?

The basketball universe will be vibrant on March 17 as Selection Sunday will take center stage. You can tune in to CBS at 6 P.M. ET to watch the unveiling of the 2024 NCAA Tournament brackets.

When Does March Madness Start in 2024?

The thrilling and action-packed tournament of March Madness commences with the First Four games on March 19 and 20. These games will be held in Dayton and Ohio, respectively. From there, you will witness back-to-back thrilling matches for the nearly three exhilarating weeks.

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What are the Dates for March Madness 2024?

With March Madness around the corner, get ready for the most competitive matches in the world of college basketball. Here are the key dates for you to know for both men's and women's tournaments:

Men's Tournament

First Four: Tuesday, March 19, and Wednesday, March 20
First Round: Thursday, March 21, and Friday, March 22
Second Round: Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24
Sweet 16: Wednesday, March 28 and Thursday, March 29
Elite Eight: Saturday, March 30 and Sunday, March 31
Final Four: Saturday, April 6
National Championship: Monday, April 8

Women's Tournament

First Four: Wednesday, March 20 and Thursday, March 21
First Round: Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23
Second Round: Sunday, March 24 and Monday, March 25
Sweet 16: Thursday, March 29, and Friday, March 30
Elite Eight: Sunday, March 31 and Monday, April 1
Final Four: Friday, April 5
National Championship: Sunday, April 7

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What are the March Madness Locations in 2024?

Get ready to travel coast to coast as March Madness 2024 brings the thrill of college basketball to arenas across the nation. Here's a glimpse at the exciting locations hosting the tournament action:

Men's Tournament

Round	City	Venue	Dates	Host
First Four	Dayton, Ohio	UD Arena	March 19-20	University of Dayton
First/Second	Brooklyn, N.Y.	Barclays Center	March 22-23	Atlantic 10 Conference
First/Second	Charlotte, N.C.	Spectrum Center	March 21-23	University of North Carolina at Charlotte
First/Second	Indianapolis	Gainbridge Fieldhouse	March 22-24	IUPUI/ Horizon League
First/Second	Omaha, Neb.	CHI Health Center	March 21-23	Creighton University
First/Second	Pittsburgh	PPG Paints Arena	March 21-23	Duquesne University
First/Second	Salt Lake City	Vivint Smart Home Arena	March 21-23	University of Utah
First/Second	Spokane, Wash.	Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena	March 22-24	University of Idaho
First/Second	Memphis, Tenn.	FedEx Forum	March 22-24	University of Memphis
East Regional	Boston	TD Garden	March 28-30	Boston College
South Regional	Dallas	American Airlines Center	March 29-31	Big 12 Conference
Midwest Regional	Detroit	Little Caesars Arena	March 29-31	University of Detroit Mercy/ Oakland University
West Regional	Los Angeles	Crypto.com Arena	March 28-30	Pepperdine University
Final Four	Phoenix	State Farm Stadium	April 6-8	Arizona State

Women's Tournament

Regional Round Sites:

Round	City	Venue	Dates	Host
Sweet 16/ Elite Eight	Albany, N.Y.	Times Union Center	March 29- April 1	MAAC
Sweet 16/ Elite Eight	Portland, Ore.	Moda Center	March 29- April 1	Oregon State

Final Four Site:

City	Venue	Dates	Host
Cleveland	Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse	April 5 & 7	Mid-American Conference, Greater Cleveland Sports Commission

From the electric atmosphere of Dayton to the grand stage of Glendale, to the bustling streets of Brooklyn to the iconic arenas in Detroit and Los Angeles, these venues are set to host legendary moments in basketball history. Get ready to witness the magic of March Madness unfold in these amazing locations.