March Madness: NCAA men’s and women’s tournament times, dates, Selection Sunday shows and more

March has finally arrived, the best time of the year for college basketball.

Here’s everything you need to know to keep up with the NCAA men’s and women’s tournaments this spring.

When is Qualifying Sunday?

Male selection show

When: Sunday, March 12 | 18:00 ET

TV: CBS

Women’s Selection Show

When: Sunday, March 12 | 20:00 ET

TV: ESPN

How can I make the March Madness brace?

The Sportzshala Sports Tourney Pick’em competition is run for both men’s and women’s tournaments.

[Free bracket contests for men’s & women’s tourneys for shot at $25K]

When and where is the NCAA Men’s Tournament?

first four

March 14-15

Dayton, Ohio | UD Arena

First/second round sites

March 16 and 18

Birmingham, Alabama | Legacy Arena

Des Moines, Iowa | Wells Fargo Center

Orlando, Florida | Amway Center

Sacramento, California | Golden 1 Center

First/second round sites

March 17 and 19

Albany, New York | MVP Arena

Columbus, Ohio | National Arena

Denver, Colorado | Ball Arena

Greensboro, North Carolina | Greensboro Coliseum

Western Regional

March 23 and 25

Las Vegas, Nevada | T-Mobile Arena

Eastern Regional

March 23 and 25

New York | Madison Square Garden

Midwest Regional

March 24 and 26

Kansas City, Missouri | T-Mobile Center

Southern Regional

March 24 and 26

Louisville, Kentucky | KFC Yum! Center

Final four

April 1 and 3

Houston, Texas | NRG Stadium

When and where is the NCAA Women’s Tournament?

The first four rounds, as well as the first and second rounds of the tournament, are hosted by schools at various locations around the country.

First four | March 15-16

First round | March 17-18

Second round | March 19-20

Sweet 16 and Elite Eight are then held at two regional locations instead of the four men’s locations.

Eastern Regional

March 24-27

Greenville, South Carolina | Bon Securs Wellness Arena

Western Regional

March 24-27

Seattle, Washington | Climate Pledge Arena

Final four

March 31 and April 2

Dallas, Texas | American Airlines Arena

How to watch the NCAA Men’s Tournament

The NCAA Men’s Tournament will air on CBS, TBS, TNT and TruTV. Games will also be streamed on the Paramount+ and March Madness apps.

How to watch the NCAA Women’s Tournament

The NCAA Women’s Tournament will air on ESPN and ABC. Games can also be streamed through the ESPN app.

Who won the NCAA men’s tournament last year?

Kansas beat North Carolina 72-69 in the national championship game last season.

Who won the NCAA Women’s Tournament last year?

South Carolina beat UConn 64-49 in the national championship game last season.