CBS will televise the official Selection Show announcing the bracket from 6 – 7 p.m. Eastern time, Sunday, March 17.
This will be the exclusive and most immediate way for your institution, your fans and local media to learn about the bracket. Following the announcement, the bracket will be posted online at www.ncaa.com.
The championship begins with the NCAA First Four, with games played on Tuesday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 20 in Dayton, Ohio. On the evening of Selection Sunday (March 17), the NCAA will release official tip times for these games and the times for all first-round games, which will be played at eight different sites. First Four tournament information can be found here.