Get those sick notes reach, March Madness is here, and it’s time to settle in for a wild day of college basketball. Day 1 of the NCAA Tournament’s Round of 64 is packed with thrilling matchups, underdog stories, and buzzer-beaters waiting to happen. Whether you’re a casual fan or a hardcore bracketologist, or just want to win your pool; we’ve got you covered on how to watch every game from the comfort of your couch.
Game Schedule for Thursday, March 20 (First Round/Round of 64)
Early Afternoon Matchups
- 12:15 p.m. – (9) Creighton vs. (8) Louisville || Lexington – Brian Anderson / Jim Jackson // Allie LaForce
- 12:40 p.m. – (13) High Point vs. (4) Purdue || Providence – Andrew Catalon / Steve Lappas // Evan Washburn
- 1:30 p.m. – (14) Montana vs. (3) Wisconsin || Denver – Brad Nessler / Brendan Haywood // Dana Jacobson
- 2:00 p.m. – (16) SIU Edwardsville vs. (1) Houston || Wichita – Tom McCarthy / Deb Antonelli, Steve Smith // AJ Ross
- 2:50 p.m. – (16) Alabama State vs. (1) Auburn || Lexington – Brian Anderson / Jim Jackson // Allie LaForce
- 3:15 p.m. – (12) McNeese vs. (5) Clemson || Providence – Andrew Catalon / Steve Lappas // Evan Washburn
- 4:05 p.m. – (11) VCU vs. (6) BYU || Denver – Brad Nessler / Brendan Haywood // Dana Jacobson
- 4:35 p.m. – (9) Georgia vs. (8) Gonzaga || Wichita – Tom McCarthy / Deb Antonelli, Steve Smith // AJ Ross
Evening Thrillers
- 6:50 p.m. – (15) Wofford vs. (2) Tennessee || Lexington – Brian Anderson / Jim Jackson // Allie LaForce
- 7:10 p.m. – (10) Arkansas vs. (7) Kansas || Providence – Andrew Catalon / Steve Lappas // Evan Washburn
- 7:25 p.m. – (13) Yale vs. (4) Texas A&M || Denver – Brad Nessler / Brendan Haywood // Dana Jacobson
- 7:35 p.m. – (11) Drake vs. (6) Missouri || Wichita – Tom McCarthy / Deb Antonelli, Steve Smith // AJ Ross
- 9:25 p.m. – (10) Utah State vs. (7) UCLA || Lexington – Brian Anderson / Jim Jackson // Allie LaForce
- 9:45 p.m. – (15) Omaha vs. (2) St. John's || Providence – Andrew Catalon / Steve Lappas // Evan Washburn
- 10:00 p.m. – (12) UC San Diego vs. (5) Michigan || Denver – Brad Nessler / Brendan Haywood // Dana Jacobson
- 10:10 p.m. – (14) UNCW vs. (3) Texas Tech || Wichita – Tom McCarthy / Deb Antonelli, Steve Smith // AJ Ross
How to Watch
All games will be broadcasted on CBS, truTV, TNT, and TBS. With coverage spanning throughout the day, you’ll never have to miss a moment of the madness. Make sure to have your snacks ready and your remote handy because you’re in for a basketball bonanza!
Streaming Services:
Hulu + Live TV
YouTube TV
Sling TV
FuboTV
Whether you're tuning in for the underdog stories, the high-flying dunks, or just to see if your bracket survives the first day, it's all happening here. Welcome to March Madness. Let the games begin!