NCAA bracket: 2024 NCAA Tournament TV Start Times Unveiled

Posted by by Madison Clark March 18, 2024 3 Min Read
NCAA bracket: 2024 NCAA Tournament TV Start Times Unveiled
NCAA bracket: 2024 NCAA Tournament TV Start Times Unveiled (image credit: La Times)

The excitement is palpable as the lineup for the 2024 NCAA men’s basketball tournament has been officially announced. This year, 68 teams are set to compete in a series of thrilling matches, with the schedule and television channels for each game now firmly in place.

Download the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Bracket

For fans eager to track the progress of their favorite teams, a printable version of the tournament bracket is available. This comprehensive guide is your ticket to following the action from the First Four all the way to the championship game.

The Road to Victory: First Four and First-Round Matchups

FIRST FOUR

The tournament kicks off with the First Four, setting the stage for the intense competition to follow:

  • No. 16 Wagner (16-15) vs. No. 16 Howard (18-16) — Tuesday, 3:40 p.m. | TruTV
  • No. 10 Colorado State (24-10) vs. No. 10 Virginia (23-10) — Tuesday, 6:10 p.m. | TruTV
  • No. 16 Grambling State (20-14) vs. No. 16 Montana State (17-17) — Wednesday, 3:40 p.m. | TruTV
  • No. 10 Colorado (24-10) vs. No. 10 Boise State (22-10) — Wednesday, 6:10 p.m. | TruTV

FIRST ROUND

EAST REGION
  • No. 1 Connecticut (31-3) vs. No. 16 Stetson (22-12), Friday, 11:45 a.m. | CBS
  • No. 8 Florida Atlantic (25-8) vs. No. 9 Northwestern (21-11), Friday, 9:15 a.m. | CBS
  • And many more thrilling matchups across the East Region.
SOUTH REGION
  • No. 1 Houston (30-4) vs. No. 16 Longwood (21-13), Friday, 6:20 p.m. | TNT
  • No. 8 Nebraska (23-10) vs. No. 9 Texas A&M (20-14), Friday, 3:50 p.m. | TNT
  • The competition heats up with more games in the South Region.
MIDWEST REGION
  • No. 1 Purdue (29-4) vs. No. 16 contenders, Friday, 4:25 p.m. | TBS
  • No. 8 Utah State (27-6) vs. No. 9 Texas Christian (21-12), Friday, 6:55 p.m. | TBS
  • The Midwest Region promises intense battles as teams vie for supremacy.
WEST REGIONAL
  • No. 1 North Carolina (27-7) vs. No. 16 challengers, Thursday, 11:45 a.m. | CBS
  • No. 8 Mississippi State (21-13), No. 9 Michigan State (19-14), Thursday, 9:15 a.m. | CBS
  • The West Regional rounds out the first round with its own set of must-watch games.

This year’s NCAA men’s basketball tournament is shaping up to be an unforgettable spectacle, with teams from across the country competing for the ultimate glory. Make sure to download the bracket and tune in to catch all the action live!