The Excitement of Selection Sunday
It’s finally here—the day college basketball fans have been waiting for all season. The NCAA releases the rankings and seeds for the men’s and women’s college basketball teams in the NCAA college basketball tournament, popularly known as March Madness, on Selection Sunday. This day marks the beginning of the tournament and sets the stage for the thrilling games that lie ahead.
The Process of Selection Sunday
On Selection Sunday, the NCAA unveils the seeds and rankings for the tournament’s knockout bracket. It is a crucial day for both the men’s and women’s teams, as it determines their path in the tournament.
Throughout the regular college basketball season, 68 men’s teams and 68 women’s teams are eligible to play. Additionally, 32 teams secure automatic admission by winning their conference championships. However, the remaining teams can only enter the tournament if the selection committee awards them an at-large bid. These decisions are made in the days leading up to Selection Sunday.
In 2024, Selection Sunday falls on Sunday, March 17th. The announcement of the women’s field is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT), while the announcement of the men’s field will follow at 6:00 p.m. ET (3:00 p.m. PT).
How to Watch Selection Sunday
If you’re eager to witness the excitement of Selection Sunday, you have several options for watching or streaming the announcements.
The men’s Selection Sunday revelation will be shown live on CBS and streamed on Paramount with Showtime. Meanwhile, the women’s Selection Sunday announcement will be live-streamed on ESPN, with a live simulcast on Fubo. Alternatively, you can watch it streaming live on the NCAA official site.
The March Madness Schedule
The March Madness schedule for the 2024 NCAA men’s basketball tournament is as follows:
- Selection Sunday: March 17th, 6:00 p.m. ET on CBS
- First Four: March 19th-20th
- Round One: March 21st-22nd
- Second Round: March 23rd-24th
- Sweet Sixteen: March 28th-29th
- Elite Eight: March 30th-31st
- Final Four: April 6th at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona
- NCAA Championship Game: April 8th at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona
The March Madness schedule for the 2024 NCAA women’s basketball tournament is as follows:
- Selection Sunday: March 17th, 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN
- First Four: March 20th-21st
- First Round: March 22nd-23rd
- Second Round: March 24th-25th
- Sweet Sixteen: March 29th-30th
- Elite Eight: March 31st-April 1st
- Final Four: April 5th at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio
- NCAA Championship Game: April 7th at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio
Both the men’s and women’s tournaments promise thrilling matchups and intense competition as teams vie for the ultimate prize. So mark your calendars and get ready to immerse yourself in the excitement of March Madness!