Get set for March Madness with our guide for the 2024 NCAA men’s and women’s basketball Sweet 16 games.
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By Eric Chiu
Every year, the Sweet 16 provides some of March’s best college basketball matchups and upsets. And with men’s and women’s basketball teams like Purdue, Kansas, Iowa, and South Carolina fighting to stay on top of the standings , this year’s college basketball race remains wide-open.
We still have a while to go until this year’s brackets and matchups get finalized. But if you want to get a head start on this year’s NCAA Basketball Tournament, keep reading for our full Sweet 16 watch guide.
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What channel is the Sweet 16 on?
For the 2023–2024 men’s and women’s Sweet 16, you can watch men’s basketball games on CBS-affiliated channels and women’s basketball games on ESPN networks. Most of these channels are available on DIRECTV STREAM and Xfinity. You can also subscribe to Paramount+ to stream March Madness.
Men’s tournament channels:
- CBS
- CBS Sports Network (replays only)
- TBS
- Paramount+
Women’s tournament channels:
- ESPN
- ESPN2
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Pro tip: Want to watch more March Madness? Check out our main NCAA Basketball Tournament watch guide for more streaming tips.
2024 NCAA basketball Sweet 16 schedule
Are you wondering what teams are in the Sweet 16? We won’t have a final bracket until the regular season wraps up. But until then, here’s what you can expect from the preliminary Sweet 16 schedule, and check back for updates once the full bracket gets set.
Men’s NCAA tournament Sweet 16 schedule
| Date | Game | Location | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Mar 28–Friday, Mar 29 | TBD | Boston, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles | TBD | CBS, Paramount+, TBS |
Data effective as of post date.
Women’s NCAA tournament Sweet 16 schedule
| Date | Game | Location | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Mar 29–Saturday, Mar 30 | TBD | Albany, Portland | TBD | ESPN, ESPN2 |
Data effective as of post date.
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How to watch the Sweet 16 FAQ
The brackets still need to be set for the 2024 Sweet 16. However, the men’s and women’s brackets are likely going to be led by teams including Purdue, Kansas, Iowa, and South Carolina.
The Sweet 16 games for men’s basketball will start on Thursday, March 28. The women’s basketball Sweet 16 games will start Friday, March 29.
The men’s basketball Sweet 16 games will be divided between Boston, Dallas, Detroit, and Los Angeles. The women’s basketball Sweet 16 games will be divided between Albany, N.Y. and Portland, Ore.
Methodology
We analyzed this year’s NCAA March Madness schedule to break down dates, broadcast times, and more. We also cross-referenced this information with our existing streaming and TV deals coverage to ensure you get the most coverage without paying more than you need to.
Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.
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