And then the field narrowed to 16 contenders.
The 2024 Men’s NCAA Tournament progresses toward crowning a champion in Glendale, Arizona, yet several hurdles remain before the final showdown.
Despite the tournament’s advancing stages, the top-ranked teams—UConn, North Carolina, Houston, and Purdue—maintain their dominance, a rarity in the history of NCAA Tournament since 1985.
However, the road to collegiate basketball supremacy is fraught with unpredictability, and the Sweet 16 phase could present unforeseen challenges for teams aspiring to clinch victory.
Here’s a breakdown of essential details regarding the 2024 Sweet 16, including locations, dates, and viewing options:
When are the Sweet 16 games?
The Sweet 16 will unfold over two evenings, on Thursday, March 28, and Friday, March 29, with games kicking off in the Eastern Time zone during the evening hours. Below is the comprehensive schedule (all times Eastern):
Thursday, March 28
(6) Clemson 77, (2) Arizona 72
(1) UConn 82, (5) San Diego State 52
(4) Alabama 89, (1) North Carolina 87
(3) Illinois 72, (2) Iowa State 69
Friday, March 29
(2) Marquette vs. (11) NC State | 7:09 p.m.
(1) Purdue vs. (5) Gonzaga | 7:39 p.m.
(1) Houston vs. (4) Duke | 9:39 p.m.
(2) Tennessee vs. (3) Creighton | 10:09 p.m.
Where are the Sweet 16 games held?
The Sweet 16 venues are spread across various locations as teams vie for coveted spots in Glendale, Arizona. The following outlines the hosting arenas for each matchup:
Thursday, March 28
(6) Clemson 77, (2) Arizona 72 | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
(1) UConn 82, (5) San Diego State 52 | TD Garden, Boston
(4) Alabama 89, (1) North Carolina 87 | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
(3) Illinois 72, (2) Iowa State 69 | TD Garden, Boston
Friday, March 29
(2) Marquette vs. (11) NC State | American Airlines Center, Dallas
(1) Purdue vs. (5) Gonzaga | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit
(1) Houston vs. (4) Duke | American Airlines Center, Dallas
(2) Tennessee vs. (3) Creighton | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit
TV schedule for the Sweet 16 games, channels
(All times Eastern)
Thursday, March 28
(6) Clemson 77, (2) Arizona 72 | 7:09 p.m. | CBS
(1) UConn 82, (5) San Diego State 52 | 7:39 p.m. | TBS/truTV
(4) Alabama 89, (1) North Carolina 87 | 9:39 p.m. | CBS
(3) Illinois 72, (2) Iowa State 69 | 10:09 p.m. | TBS/truTV
Friday, March 29
(2) Marquette vs. (11) NC State | 7:09 p.m. | CBS
(1) Purdue vs. (5) Gonzaga | 7:39 p.m. | TBS/truTV
(1) Houston vs. (4) Duke | 9:39 p.m. | CBS
(2) Tennessee vs. (3) Creighton | 10:09 p.m. | TBS/truTV
