March Madness is returning in 2021 after being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Initial dates and court locations have been released ahead of the NCAA’s biggest event, which will take place entirely in Indianapolis, Indiana. Be sure to check back, as this article will be updated if any changes are announced.
Here is a full 2021 March Madness schedule, including dates and locations.
Selection Sunday
Date: Sunday, March 14
Coverage Starts: 6:00pm ET
Where to Watch: CBS
First Four
Date: Thursday, March 18
Court Locations: Mackey Arena, Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
Coverage Starts: 4:00pm ET
Where to Watch: truTV & CBS
First Round
Dates: Friday, March 19 & Saturday, March 20
Court Locations: Mackey Arena, Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Lucas Oil Stadium
Coverage Starts: 12:00pm ET
Where to Watch: TBS, CBS, TNT, & truTV
Second Round
Dates: Sunday, March 21 & Monday, March 22
Court Locations: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Lucas Oil Stadium
Coverage Starts: 12:00pm ET
Where to Watch: TBS, CBS, TNT, & truTV
Sweet 16
Dates: Saturday, March 27 & Sunday, March 28
Court Locations: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Hinkle Fieldhouse
Coverage Starts: 2:00pm ET & 7:00pm ET (3/27), 1:00pm & 7:00pm (3/28)
Where to Watch: CBS (afternoon games), TBS (primetime games)
Elite Eight
Dates: Monday, March 29 & Tuesday, March 30
Court Locations: Lucas Oil Stadium
Coverage Starts: 7:00pm ET (3/29), 6:00pm ET (3/30)
Where to Watch: CBS (3/29), TBS (3/30)
Final Four
Dates: Saturday, April 3
Court Locations: Lucas Oil Stadium
Coverage Starts: 5:00pm ET
Where to Watch: CBS
National Championship
Dates: Monday, April 5
Court Locations: Lucas Oil Stadium
Coverage Starts: 9:00pm ET
Where to Watch: CBS
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