We are just four days away from the return of March Madness.
The 2021 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament is set to begin Thursday when the “First Four” teams compete for an official spot in the bracket. This year’s event will run through April 5, when a new champion will be crowned for the first time in two years.
Here is a look at the full NCAA Tournament schedule featuring dates, start times and television stations. (All times are Eastern.)
First Four
Thursday, March 18 (4 p.m. start — truTV, TBS)
First Round
Friday, March 19 — (12 p.m. start — CBS, TBS, TNT, truTV)
Saturday, March 20 — (12 p.m. start — CBS, TBS, TNT, truTV)
Second Round
Sunday, March 21 (12 p.m. start — CBS, TBS, TNT, truTV)
Monday, March 22 (12 p.m. start — CBS, TBS, TNT, truTV)
Sweet 16
Saturday, March 27 (2 p.m. start — CBS, TBS)
Sunday, March 28 (1 p.m. start — CBS, TBS)
Elite Eight
Monday, March 29 (7 p.m. start — CBS)
Tuesday, March 30 — (6 p.m. start (TBS)
Final Four
Saturday, April 3 (5 p.m. start — CBS)
National Championship
Monday, April 5 (9 p.m. start — CBS)
Mark your calendars!
