The college basketball season may not be over yet, but March is quickly approaching. There are only five weeks left until the highly anticipated 2024 March Madness tournament.
It feels like just yesterday when the UConn Huskies emerged victorious against the San Diego State Aztecs in the finals. Now, the Huskies are back in the game, boasting an impressive record of 22-2 so far. They will definitely face strong competition, as teams like Purdue, Marquette, and UNC will be determined to defeat them.
Maybe UConn shouldn’t be too concerned about one of those top teams after all. Indeed, the Huskies managed to secure a remarkable victory last year, despite being a 4-seed. Nevertheless, all of these teams have a significant amount of game time remaining before the tournament commences.
These are the important dates to keep in mind for the upcoming men’s basketball March Madness tournament.
Selection Sunday: When?
The date for Selection Sunday has been scheduled for March 17, 2024, which is just two days prior to the commencement of the tournament.
When does the tournament start?
The tournament kicks off on March 19, with the first four games taking place between March 19 and 20.
The Round of 64 is set to begin on March 21.
When is the Final Four?
The Final Four is scheduled to take place from April 6–8, 2024. The event will be held at Arizona State University, with the games taking place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, which is the home of the NFL‘s Arizona Cardinals.
First and Second Rounds will be Played Where?
The games from the Round of 64 to the Elite 8 are scheduled to take place between March 21 and 30. These stadiums have been selected as venues for the first and second rounds of the tournament:
- Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NY
- Spectrum Center – Charlotte, NC
- Gainbridge Fieldhouse – Indianapolis, IN
- CHI Health Center – Omaha, NE
- PPG Paints Arena – Pittsburgh, PA
- Vivint Smart Home Arena – Salt Lake City, UT
- Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena – Spokane, WA
- FedExForum – Memphis, TN
Regional games will take place in these locations:
- East Regional: TD Garden – Boston, MA
- South Regional: American Airlines Center – Dallas, TX
- Midwest Regional: Little Caesars Arena – Detroit, MI
- West Regional: Crypto.com Arena – Los Angeles, CA
