March Madness Final Four Games Air Today On CBS And TBS
The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament reaches its climax today as the Final Four tips off in Indianapolis. Top-seeded teams will battle for a spot in Monday's national championship game, drawing millions of viewers across CBS and TBS.
Today's first semifinal (6:09 PM ET on TBS) features an ACC showdown between Duke and North Carolina, marking their first NCAA Tournament meeting. The nightcap (8:49 PM ET on CBS) pits defending champion Kansas against surprise contender Florida Atlantic.
The games are trending nationwide as office pools reach their decisive stage and casual fans tune in for the tournament's most-watched weekend. Indianapolis' Lucas Oil Stadium expects over 70,000 fans, while bars and watch parties prepare for one of sports' biggest annual events.
Viewership is projected to surpass last year's 16 million average for the Final Four. The matchups feature compelling storylines, including Duke coach Jon Scheyer's first Final Four appearance and Florida Atlantic's Cinderella run as a 9-seed.
For cord-cutters, all games stream live on March Madness Live and participating provider apps. CBS will broadcast the Kansas-FAU game, while TBS handles Duke-UNC, continuing the tournament's alternating network coverage.
Tonight's winners advance to Monday's championship (9:20 PM ET on CBS). The NCAA reports ticket resale prices averaging $400 for today's games, with championship tickets starting at $1,200 on secondary markets.