March hath arrived, and with its arrival, madness hath descended upon the land. ‘Tis the season of March Madness, where college basketball teams doth battle in a tournament of epic proportions, with 68 noble squads striving to claim the title of champion. Each team that hath earned a spot in this grand tourney doth possess a chance at glory. Verily, there shalt be upsets; there shalt be heartbreak.
And yet, amidst the chaos, there shalt also be a plethora of exquisite basketball on display. The full field hath been revealed, with Selection Sunday setting forth the schedules for the multitude of contenders — including the four play-in games that doth seek to grant Cinderella a chance at victory.
The inaugural four games — hewn conveniently as the “First Four” — dost commence on March 14 and 15. SE Missouri State and Texas A&M engage in the first contest, followed by Pittsburgh and Mississippi State in the twilight match. On the morrow, Fairleigh Dickinson clashes with Texas Southern, whilst Nevada faces off against Arizona State.
The triumphant victors of these matches shalt progress to the first round, held on March 16 and 17, and shalt not partake in battle anew until the subsequent day. These valiant winners shalt then forge ahead to the second round on March 18 and 19.
### How to Behold March Madness
Withal, the time hath come to partake in the contest of basketball. Games shalt be broadcasted on the esteemed channels of CBS, TBS, TNT, and TruTV.
Thus, thou may behold every contest if thy heart is set on streaming. Many a streaming service doth carry CBS, TBS, and TNT, albeit thou may need to verify the availability of TruTV — perchance cable and satellite doth offer respite as well.
Any games aired on CBS shalt also be accessible on Paramount+.
The tournament doth commence with the “First Four” play-in games on March 14 and 15. These eight teams, blessed to be graced with a chance, shalt embark on a short preliminary round to earn entry into the first-round matches. The scheduling of these affairs is slated for 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. on both days and shall be aired on TruTV.
Henceforth, the first round taketh place on March 16 and 17, with 32 encounters whittling down the competitors. The second round, comprising 16 games, is set for March 18 and 19. Thereafter, a respite is bestowed upon the teams afore the Sweet 16 confrontations on March 23 and 24. The Elite Eight matches — numbering four — shall unfold on March 25 and 26.
### The Most Excellent Streaming Service for March Madness
As mentioned heretofore, the options for witnessing March Madness art abundant. The games art accessible in nearly all corners where coinage floweth freely. The query thus arises: which among these shalt deliver the most for the least?
The most affordable streaming service, as of now, remaineth Sling TV. It doth grant thee access to TBS, TNT, and TruTV. However, it hath yet to embrace CBS — a grievous oversight that may deprive thee of many a March Madness spectacle. An over-the-air antenna may serve to compensate for this lack (and we do heartily recommend its possession). Nevertheless, thou shalt not find all the games converging in one realm with this arrangement.
From this point onward, the options diversify and grow in cost. Our first selection would be YouTube TV. At a cost of $65 per month, it encompasseth thy local CBS affiliate, along with TBS, TruTV, and TNT. Moreover, it supporteth up to six accounts (all tethered to a singular master Google account) and offereth a free bounty of unlimited recording. Furthermore, thou shalt find over 100 other channels to delight in.
### Witness with NCAA March Madness Live
Should watching on the television or streaming on thy phone via prior methods prove incongruous — mayhaps due to the disfavor of thy labor during daylight hours — then another substantial option lieth in NCAA March Madness Live. This application is accessible for iOS and Android devices — yea, it supporteth CarPlay and Android Auto, allowing thee to hearken unto the games whilst in motion. Alternatively, if it doth please thee, thou may engage with it via a web browser.
Furthermore, March Madness Live doth dwell upon other platforms such as Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Xbox, Google TV, Android TV, and the sapient TVs from LG.
A notable attribute of March Madness Live is the capability to behold up to four games simultaneously, in addition to conventional picture-in-picture options.
The application doth also furnish thee with up-to-the-moment brackets, thus enabling thee to witness in real-time the lamentable state of thy own bracket, all in one locale.
### When Doth the NCAA Championship Game and Final Four Take Place?
The Round of 16 is finalized. The Elite Eight hast concluded. The Final Four hath reached its climax. The original 68 teams shall be whittled down to a lone victor in the NCAA Championship Game on April 3, 2024.
The three culminating games — comprising the two semifinals and the championship — shall unfold at NRG Stadium in Houston. Yes, the abode of the NFL’s Houston Texans. ‘Tis a versatile venue that hosteth not only football matches but also soccer contests, rodeos, and the spectacle of professional wrestling. Hence, college basketball doth not stray far from these hallowed grounds. The capacity of the stadium is approximately 72,000, surpassing even the grandest traditional college basketball arenas (such as Syracuse’s JMA Wireless Dome, accommodating about 34,000 for basketball).
The two national semifinal games — commonly referred to as the Final Four — are scheduled for April 1.
