Last Updated on March 6, 2024 by grubdunkman

NCAA Division I men’s finals March Madness 2024 will start on March 17th with Selection Sunday. 32 teams gain automatic place in the tournament while the remaining 36 teams rely on the selection committee to award them an at-large bid in the tournament.

First Four will take place on March 19-20 in Dayton, Ohio
Session 1 is on Tuesday March 19th, 6pm EST
Session 2 is on Wednesday March 20th, 6pm EST

Schedule of the First round is March 21-22 and second round for March 23-24. First and second rounds will take place in Brooklyn, Charlotte, Indianapolis, Omaha, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, Spokane and Memphis.

March Madness 2024 Schedule

The round of Sweet 16 will be played on March 28-29 and Elite Eight on March 30-31 . These two rounds will take place in Boston, Dallas, Detroit and Los Angeles.

The Final Four will be held on Saturday, April 6 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The final NCAA championship game is scheduled for Monday, April 8 at the same location.

Now that you know when does March Madness start you can choose your team to support and enjoy the tournament! You can find a printable March Madness bracket here.

The March Madness Story

March Madness is the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament that attracts fans and sports enthusiasts across the United States and all over the world. The tournament is held each spring, 68 college teams take part in tournament in a single-elimination format. They determine the national champion. All the excitement of March Madness lies in its unpredictability, as lower-seeded teams often upset higher-seeded opponents, creating thrilling underdog stories and buzzer-beater moments that become part of basketball folklore.

The tournament’s nickname, “March Madness,” perfectly captures the frenzy and excitement that surrounds it. From the Selection Sunday, where the participating teams and bracket are revealed, to the Final Four weekend and the championship game, March Madness offers weeks of intense, high-stakes basketball action. The tournament’s impact goes beyond the court. It brings together fans, alumni, and communities to rally behind their teams, creating a sense of unity and pride.

March Madness has become a cultural phenomenon, with office pools, bracket challenges, and watch parties adding to the excitement. The tournament showcases the best of college basketball, highlighting the talent, passion, and competitiveness of student-athletes. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual observer, March Madness never fails to deliver unforgettable moments and thrilling basketball action.