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NCAA March Madness is an electrifying college basketball tournament that captivates fans around the world.

With its high-stakes games, dramatic upsets, and buzzer-beating shots, March Madness delivers an unparalleled level of excitement and intensity.

From the opening tip-off to the Final Four, the tournament showcases the best teams and players in the country, creating unforgettable moments that will be talked about for years to come.

Whether you're a die-hard basketball fan or just love the thrill of sports, NCAA March Madness is an event you won't want to miss. Get ready to experience the madness!



What are the dates and schedule for the 2024
Men's NCAA tournament, also known as March Madness?


The schedule for March Madness 2024 has been announced, starting with Selection Sunday on March 17, 2024. Here are the key dates:

  • Selection Sunday: March 17
  • First Four: March 19-20
  • First round: March 21-22
  • Second round: March 23-24
  • Sweet 16: March 28-29
  • Elite Eight: March 30-31
  • Final Four: Saturday, April 6 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona
  • NCAA championship game: Monday, April 8 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.



Future Dates For Next Division I Men’s Basketball Championship




FINAL FOUR
Year Dates City Venue Host(s)
2024
April 6 & 8
Phoenix
State Farm Stadium
Arizona State University
2025
April 5 & 7
San Antonio
Alamodome
University of Texas at San Antonio
University of Incarnate Word
2026
April 4 & 6
Indianapolis
Lucas Oil Stadium
Horizon League
IUPUI
2027
April 3 & 5
Detroit
Ford Field
Michigan State University
2028
April 1 & 3
Las Vegas
Allegiant Stadium
UNLV
2029
March 31 &
April 2
Indianapolis
Lucas Oil Stadium
Horizon League
IUPUI
2030
April 6 & 8
North Texas
AT&T Stadium
Big 12 Conference
2024 PRELIMINARY ROUND SITES
Round Dates City Venue Host(s)
First Four March 19-20 Dayton, OH UD Arena University of Dayton
First/Second March 22-24 Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center Atlantic 10 Conference
First/Second March 21-23
Charlotte, NC
Spectrum Center
University of North Carolina
at Charlotte
First/Second
March 22-24
Indianapolis, IN
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Horizon League
IUPUI
First/Second March 21-23 Omaha, NE CHI Health Center Creighton University
First/Second March 21-23 Pittsburgh, PA PPG Paints Arena Duquesne University
First/Second March 21-23 Salt Lake City, UT Vivint Smart Home Arena University of Utah
First/Second
March 22-24
Spokane, WA
Spokane Veterans
Memorial Arena
University of Idaho
First/Second March 22-24 Memphis, TN FedEx Forum University of Memphis
East
Regional
March 28-30
Boston, MA
TD Garden
Boston College
South
Regional
March 29-31
Dallas, TX
American Airlines Center
Big 12 Conference
Midwest
Regional
March 29-31
Detroit, MI
Little Caesars Arena
University of Detroit Mercy
Oakland University
West
Regional
March 28-30
Los Angeles, CA
Crypto.com Arena
Pepperdine University
2025 PRELIMINARY ROUND SITES
Round Dates City Venue Host(s)
First Four March 18-19 Dayton, OH UD Arena University of Dayton
First/Second
March 21-23
Cleveland, OH
Rocket Mortgage
FieldHouse
Mid-American Conference
First/Second March 20-22 Denver, CO Ball Arena Mountain West Conference
First/Second March 21-23 Milwaukee, WI Fiserv Forum Marquette University
First/Second March 20-22 Providence, RI Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence College
First/Second March 21-23 Raleigh, NC PNC Arena North Carolina State University
First/Second March 20-22 Lexington, KY Rupp Arena University of Kentucky
First/Second
March 21-23
Seattle, WA
Climate Pledge Arena
University of Washington
First/Second
March 20-22
Wichita, KS
Intrust Bank Arena
Wichita State University
South
Regional
March 28-30
Atlanta, GA
State Farm Arena
Georgia Institute of Technology
Midwest
Regional
March 28-30
Indianapolis, IN
Lucas Oil Stadium
Horizon League
IUPUI
East
Regional
March 27-29
Newark, NJ
Prudential Center
Seton Hall University
West
Regional
March 27-29 San Francisco, CA Chase Center Pac-12 Conference
2026 PRELIMINARY ROUND SITES
Round Dates
City
Venue
Host(s)
First Four
March 17-18
Dayton, OH
UD Arena
University of Dayton
First/Second
March 19-21
Buffalo, NY
KeyBank Center
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Canisius College
Niagara University
First/Second
March 19-21
Greenville, SC
Bon Secours
Wellness Arena
Furman
Southern Conference
First/Second
March 20-22
Tampa, FL
Amalie Arena
University of South Florida
First/Second
March 19-21
Oklahoma City, OK
Chesapeake
Energy Arena
Big 12 Conference
First/Second March 20-22 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center Saint Joseph's University
First/Second March 19-21 Portland, OR Moda Center Oregon State University
First/Second March 20-22 San Diego, CA Viejas Arena San Diego State University 
First/Second
March 20-22
St. Louis, MO
Enterprise Center
Missouri Valley Conference
Midwest
Regional
March 27-29
Chicago, IL
United Center 
Northwestern University
South
Regional 
March 26-28
Houston, TX
Toyota Center
University of Houston
West
Regional 
March 26-28
San Jose, CA
SAP Center
San Jose State University
East
Regional
March 27-29
Washington, D.C.
Capital One Arena
Georgetown University

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Miami, ranked eighth, begins its ACC play with a well-rounded 62-49 victory against Notre Dame.

Despite a less-than-stellar offensive performance, No. 8 Miami kicked off their Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) play with a hard-fought victory.

Matthew Cleveland contributed 14 points, while Norchad Omier and Nijel Pack each scored 13 points, leading the Hurricanes to a 62-49 win against Notre Dame in their ACC opener on Saturday. The defense played a crucial role in securing the victory for Miami.

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