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When is Selection Sunday? How to watch March Madness bracket reveal: Time, date


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Selection Sunday marks the true beginning of March Madness. During the live Selection Sunday Show on CBS, the 68-team bracket for the NCAA men's basketball tournament will be revealed.

The tournament will burst into action with the First Four games in Dayton, Ohio, on Tuesday. Following this, the first and second rounds will be played over the weekend in six cities across the nation.

Teams from all regions of the country, each with their unique style and strategy, will hope to hear their names called on Selection Sunday. Here's how to watch the bracket reveal:

How to watch Selection Sunday

The March Madness bracket reveal will start at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 16. It will be broadcast by CBS.

  • Date: Sunday, March 16
  • Time: 6 p.m. ET
  • TV: CBS
  • Stream: Paramount+, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream 

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