NCAA Tournament Schedule 2014: Where and When to Watch Each Round's Action
The college basketball season has been ongoing for months, but the action didn’t truly begin for many fans until the announcement of the 2014 NCAA men’s tournament schedule.
With plenty of teams shocking their way into the field and several programs left on the outside looking in that deserved the chance to dance, the unpredictability of the bracket is a good sign for basketball fans rooting for true March Madness.
Here is all the vital information everyone needs to fully enjoy the 2014 NCAA tourney.
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| Tue, March 18 | (16) Albany vs. (16) Mt. St. Mary's | 6:40 p.m. | truTV | March Madness Live |
| Tue, March 18 | (12) NC State vs. (12) Xavier | 9:10 p.m. | truTV | March Madness Live |
| Wed, March 19 | (16) Cal Poly vs. (16) Texas Southern | 6:40 p.m. | truTV | March Madness Live |
| Wed, March 19 | (11) Iowa vs. (11) Tennessee | 9:10 p.m. | truTV | March Madness Live |
| Thu, March 20 | (11) Dayton vs. (6) Ohio State | 12:15 p.m. | CBS | March Madness Live |
| Thu, March 20 | (15) American vs. (2) Wisconsin | 12:40 p.m. | truTV | March Madness Live |
| Thu, March 20 | (9) Pittsburgh vs. (8) Colorado | 1:40 p.m. | TBS | March Madness Live |
| Thu, March 20 | (12) Harvard vs. (5) Cincinnati | 2:10 p.m. | TNT | March Madness Live |
| Thu, March 20 | (14) Western Michigan vs. (3) Syracuse | 2:45 p.m. | CBS | March Madness Live |
| Thu, March 20 | (10) BYU vs. (7) Oregon | 3:10 p.m. | truTV | March Madness Live |
| Thu, March 20 | (16) Albany/Mt. St. Mary's vs. (1) Florida | 4:10 p.m. | TBS | March Madness Live |
| Thu, March 20 | (13) Delaware vs. (4) Michigan State | 4:40 p.m. | TNT | March Madness Live |
| Thu, March 20 | (10) Saint Joseph's vs. (7) Connecticut | 6:55 p.m. | TBS | March Madness Live |
| Thu, March 20 | (15) Wofford vs. (2) Michigan | 7:10 p.m. | CBS | March Madness Live |
| Thu, March 20 | (12) NC State/Xavier vs. (5) Saint Louis | 7:20 p.m. | TNT | March Madness Live |
| Thu, March 20 | (12) North Dakota St. vs. (5) Oklahoma | 7:27 p.m. | truTV | March Madness Live |
| Thu, March 20 | (15) Milwaukee vs. (2) Villanova | 9:25 p.m. | TBS | March Madness Live |
| Thu, March 20 | (10) Arizona State vs. (7) Texas | 9:40 p.m. | CBS | March Madness Live |
| Thu, March 20 | (13) Manhattan vs. (4) Louisville | 9:50 p.m. | TNT | March Madness Live |
| Thu, March 20 | (13) New Mexico St. vs. (4) San Diego State | 9:57 p.m. | truTV | March Madness Live |
| Fri, March 21 | (14) Mercer vs. (3) Duke | 12:15 p.m. | CBS | March Madness Live |
| Fri, March 21 | (11) Nebraska vs. (6) Baylor | 12:40 p.m. | truTV | March Madness Live |
| Fri, March 21 | (10) Stanford vs. (7) New Mexico | 1:40 p.m. | TBS | March Madness Live |
| Fri, March 21 | (16) Weber State vs. (1) Arizona | 2:10 p.m. | TNT | March Madness Live |
| Fri, March 21 | (11) Iowa/Tennessee vs. (5) Massachusetts | 2:45 p.m. | CBS | March Madness Live |
| Fri, March 21 | (14) LA-Lafayette vs. (3) Creighton | 3:10 p.m. | truTV | March Madness Live |
| Fri, March 21 | (15) Eastern Kentucky vs. (2) Kansas | 4:10 p.m. | TBS | March Madness Live |
| Fri, March 21 | (9) Oklahoma State vs. (8) Gonzaga | 4:40 p.m. | TNT | March Madness Live |
| Fri, March 21 | (9) George Washington vs. (8) Memphis | 6:55 p.m. | TBS | March Madness Live |
| Fri, March 21 | (16) Cal Poly/Texas Southern vs. (1) Wichita State | 7:10 p.m. | CBS | March Madness Live |
| Fri, March 21 | (11) Providence vs. (6) North Carolina | 7:20 p.m. | truTV | March Madness Live |
| Fri, March 21 | (12) Stephen F. Austin vs. (5) VCU | 7:27 p.m. | TNT | March Madness Live |
| Fri, March 21 | (16) Coastal Carolina vs. (1) Virginia | 9:25 p.m. | TBS | March Madness Live |
| Fri, March 21 | (9) Kansas State vs. (8) Kentucky | 9:40 p.m. | CBS | March Madness Live |
| Fri, March 21 | (14) North Carolina Central vs. (3) Iowa State | 9:50 p.m. | TNT | March Madness Live |
| Fri, March 21 | (13) Tulsa vs. (4) UCLA | 9:57 p.m. | truTV | March Madness Live |
| Sat, March 22 | 3rd Round - TBD | Noon | CBS | March Madness Live |
| Sat, March 22 | 3rd Round - TBD | 2:30 p.m. | CBS | March Madness Live |
| Sat, March 22 | 3rd Round - TBD | 5:30 p.m. | CBS | March Madness Live |
| Sat, March 22 | 3rd Round - TBD | 6 p.m. | TNT | March Madness Live |
| Sat, March 22 | 3rd Round - TBD | 7 p.m. | TBS | March Madness Live |
| Sat, March 22 | 3rd Round - TBD | 7:30 p.m. | truTV | March Madness Live |
| Sat, March 22 | 3rd Round - TBD | 8:30 p.m. | TNT | March Madness Live |
| Sat, March 22 | 3rd Round - TBD | 9:30 p.m. | TBS | March Madness Live |
| Sun, March 23 | 3rd Round - TBD | Noon | CBS | March Madness Live |
| Sun, March 23 | 3rd Round - TBD | 2:30 p.m. | CBS | March Madness Live |
| Sun, March 23 | 3rd Round - TBD | 5:30 p.m. | CBS | March Madness Live |
| Sun, March 23 | 3rd Round - TBD | 6 p.m. | TNT | March Madness Live |
| Sun, March 23 | 3rd Round - TBD | 7 p.m. | TBS | March Madness Live |
| Sun, March 23 | 3rd Round - TBD | 7:30 p.m. | truTV | March Madness Live |
| Sun, March 23 | 3rd Round - TBD | 8:30 p.m. | TNT | March Madness Live |
| Sun, March 23 | 3rd Round - TBD | 9:30 p.m. | TBS | March Madness Live |
| Thu, March 27 | Regional Semifinal - TBD | 7 p.m. | CBS | March Madness Live |
| Thu, March 27 | Regional Semifinal - TBD | 7:15 p.m. | TBS | March Madness Live |
| Thu, March 27 | Regional Semifinal - TBD | 9:30 p.m. | CBS | March Madness Live |
| Thu, March 27 | Regional Semifinal - TBD | 9:55 p.m. | TBS | March Madness Live |
| Fri, March 28 | Regional Semifinal - TBD | 7 p.m. | CBS | March Madness Live |
| Fri, March 28 | Regional Semifinal - TBD | 7:15 p.m. | TBS | March Madness Live |
| Fri, March 28 | Regional Semifinal - TBD | 9:30 p.m. | CBS | March Madness Live |
| Fri, March 28 | Regional Semifinal - TBD | 9:55 p.m. | TBS | March Madness Live |
| Sat, March 29 | Regional Final - TBD | 6 p.m. | TBS | March Madness Live |
| Sat, March 29 | Regional Final - TBD | 8:30 p.m. | TBS | March Madness Live |
| Sun, March 30 | Regional Final - TBD | 2:10 p.m. | CBS | March Madness Live |
| Sun, March 30 | Regional Final - TBD | 4:55 p.m. | CBS | March Madness Live |
| Sat, April 5 | National Semifinal - TBD | 6 p.m. | TBS, TNT, truTV | March Madness Live |
| Sat, April 5 | National Semifinal - TBD | 8:30 p.m. | TBS, TNT, truTV | March Madness Live |
| Mon, April 7 | National Championship - TBD | 9:10 p.m. | CBS | March Madness Live |
Breaking Down the Dates for the Tournament
March Madness has officially arrived.
The college basketball season kicks into overdrive as 68 of the best teams in the nation square off in a bracket-style tournament to decide which program walks home with the national championship.
The action kicks off on Tuesday and Wednesday with the first four play-in games and will continue on for the next three weeks, culminating in the championship game on Monday, April 7 in Arlington, Texas.
After the first round is completed, the four winning programs will advance to the round of 64, and the real bracket action can begin. If you love college basketball, you can’t miss the action on Thursday and Friday, as 32 games are scheduled, and each will be nationally televised.
That’s a lot of basketball in 48 hours.
With many of the small-school teams and undeserving programs eliminated in the second round, the round of 32 on Saturday and Sunday will feature many more intriguing matchups as the top seeds begin to run into stiffer competition.
The Sweet 16 kicks off on Thursday, March 27 (South and West Region matchups) and continues through Friday, March 28 (East and Midwest Region matchups). Each region has its own neutral playing site, with Memphis, Tenn. hosting the South, Anaheim, Calif. hosting the West, New York hosting the East and Indianapolis hosting the Midwest.
The heat really picks up as the teams approach the Elite Eight and the Final Four.
On Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30, the eight remaining teams will do battle in the regional finals to determine which four programs will advance to Texas and compete for the national championship.
After a few days to rest and prepare, the teams are right back to work on Saturday, April 5 as the fans are treated to both Final Four matchups just 2.5 hours apart. That will make for one wild Saturday.
The tournament finally culminates with the national championship on Monday, April 7, and the best team for 2014 will be crowned and secure its place in history. With so many talented teams in the field, this promises to be a very interesting tournament.
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