The Sweet 16 ignites tonight with the first four of a total of eight electric matchups across four regions—East, West, South, and Midwest. From Newark to San Francisco, then Atlanta to Indy, top teams clash for Elite Eight spots. Want to know when to tune in and who’s calling the chaos? Here’s your full guide to tip times and announcer crews for both days of the Sweet 16—don’t miss a buzzer-beater!
Thursday's Showdowns: East & West
7:09 PM ET: (6) BYU vs. (2) Alabama (East, Prudential Center)
Brian Anderson, Jim Jackson, and Allie LaForce bring this SEC-Big 12 tussle to CBS. Newark’s ready—can BYU stun again?
7:39 PM ET: (4) Maryland vs. (1) Florida (West, Chase Center)
Kevin Harlan, Dan Bonner, Stan Van Gundy, and Lauren Shehadi call it on TBS. Florida’s top seed faces a gritty Terps test in San Fran.
9:39 PM ET: (4) Arizona vs. (1) Duke (East)
Anderson’s crew returns for CBS—Duke’s blue-blood legacy meets Arizona’s desert fire.
10:09 PM ET: (10) Arkansas vs. (3) Texas Tech (West)
Harlan’s squad closes Thursday on TBS—Arkansas’ Cinderella run hits Texas Tech’s wall.
Friday’s Fireworks: South & Midwest
7:09 PM ET: (6) Ole Miss vs. (2) Michigan State (South, State Farm Arena)
Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery, Grant Hill, and Tracy Wolfson light up CBS. Ole Miss’ magic meets Sparty’s steel in Atlanta.
7:39 PM ET: (3) Kentucky vs. (2) Tennessee (Midwest, Lucas Oil Stadium)
Andrew Catalon, Steve Lappas, and Evan Washburn hit TBS—rivalry reignites in Indy.
9:39 PM ET: (5) Michigan vs. (1) Auburn (South)
Eagle’s crew returns on CBS—Auburn’s No. 1 seed faces Michigan’s grit.
10:09 PM ET: (4) Purdue vs. (1) Houston (Midwest)
Catalon’s team wraps it on TBS—Purdue tests Houston’s top-tier defense.
Voices of the Madness
These announcer pairings pack punch: Eagle’s flair and Raftery’s quips elevate South’s stakes, while Harlan’s energy amps West’s late-night vibe. Anderson’s smooth calls anchor East, and Catalon’s steady hand guides Midwest’s rivalries. Stream live on March Madness Live or catch CBS/TBS via Paramount+/Max—every voice, every play, yours to savor.
From 7:09 PM Thursday to 10:09 PM Friday, the Sweet 16 delivers must-see hoops. Will underdogs like Ole Miss or Arkansas steal the show, or will No. 1s like Duke and Houston roll? Set your clocks—the road to the Final Four is getting close to the off ramp!