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When is Selection Sunday show for March Madness bracket reveal? Time, where to watch


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Selection Sunday marks the official beginning of the exciting March Madness action. The live Selection Sunday Show on CBS will unveil the 68-team brackets for the NCAA men's basketball tournament, while ESPN will cover the women's basketball tournament.

The men's tournament will kick off with First Four games in Dayton, Ohio, on Tuesday. The first and second rounds will take place over the weekend in eight cities across the country. The top 16 seeded teams in the women's bracket will host games during the first and second rounds.

Teams from all regions of the country, representing a diverse range of schools and communities, hope to hear their names called on Selection Sunday. Here’s how to watch the March Madness bracket reveal for both men's and women's tournaments.

When does the men's March Madness bracket come out?

The men's 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, DirecTV Stream 

When does women's March Madness bracket come out?

The women's March Madness bracket will be announced on Sunday, March 16, with a Selection Sunday broadcast set for 8 p.m. ET.

  • Date: Sunday, March 16
  • Time: 8 p.m. ET
  • TV: ESPN
  • Stream: ESPN+, Fubo, DirecTV Stream 

Watch March Madness Selection shows on Fubo (free trial)

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