The 2024 March Madness college basketball tournament is almost here! Selection Sunday to determine the full NCAA Tournament bracket takes place on March 17, 2024.
This year promises exciting matchups, dramatic buzzer-beaters, and surprise Cinderella teams. Get the full March Madness schedule below to catch all the action.
First Four Play-In Games
The opening games to decide the final four spots in the bracket occur in Dayton, Ohio:
- UD Arena, Dayton
- March 19-20, 2024
These play-in games feature the last teams to make the big dance. They offer unpredictability and major upsets right from the start.
First and Second Round Dates & Locations
The first and second rounds see 64 teams narrowed down to 16. These 32 games take place over just 48 hours for each regional site:
- Spectrum Center, Charlotte
- March 21 (first round)
- March 23 (second round)
- CHI Health Center, Omaha
- March 21
- March 23
- PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh
- March 21
- March 23
- Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City
- March 21
- March 23
- Barclays Center, Brooklyn
- March 22 (first round)
- March 24 (second round)
- Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
- March 22
- March 24
- FedExForum, Memphis
- March 22
- March 24
- Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Spokane
- March 22
- March 24
During the dizzying first weekend, Cinderella stories emerge while top teams assert their dominance.
Sweet 16 and Elite 8 Schedule
The regional semifinals and finals narrow the field from 16 teams to 4:
- TD Garden, Boston
- Sweet 16: March 28
- Elite 8: March 30
- Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
- Sweet 16: March 29
- Elite 8: March 31
- American Airlines Center, Dallas
- Sweet 16: March 29
- Elite 8: March 31
- Little Caesars Arena, Detroit
- Sweet 16: March 30
- Elite 8: April 1
In the Sweet 16 and Elite 8, the tournament favorites square off for a trip to the Final Four. The competition grows more intense at this stage.
Final Four & National Championship
Just four teams remain for the culmination of March Madness at a neutral site:
- State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
- Final Four: April 6
- National Championship Game: April 8
At the Final Four and title game, legends are made in front of 70,000 fans with the whole basketball world watching.
Download the full March Madness 2024 bracket PDF here once available after Selection Sunday.
The 2024 March Madness schedule delivers dramatic, edge-of-your-seat basketball action for three straight weekends. From the underdog stories of the First Four, to iconic team rivalries being settled in the later rounds, this NCAA Tournament promises unmatched excitement. Don’t miss a single heart-pounding moment – download the free March Madness bracket PDF today and get ready to fill out your picks for all 67 thrill-ride games ahead! This is destined to be another unforgettable March full of legendary performances and timeless memories.
