With brackets yet to be busted, underdogs yet to triumph, and slammin’ storylines yet to unfold, TSN is set to deliver complete live coverage of NCAA® MARCH MADNESS®. With the most comprehensive coverage of the women’s tournament ever, TSN’s broadcast of both the men’s and women’s tournaments begins Tuesday, March 15 at 6 p.m. ET on TSN.ca and the TSN app with the First Four, determining the last four teams to earn a spot in each tournament.
The action continues through all of the bracket-busting matchups until the national championship games on Sunday, April 3 (women’s) and Monday, April 4 (men’s) on TSN, TSN.ca, and the TSN app, live from Target Center in Minneapolis and Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, respectively. TSN’s complete NCAA® MARCH MADNESS® broadcast schedule is available at TSN.ca/NCAA.
TSN’s Kate Beirness, Kayla Grey, and Daniel Zakrzewski host the network’s NCAA® MARCH MADNESS® coverage from the TSN studio alongside analysts Jack Armstrong, Leo Rautins, and two-time NCAA® women’s basketball champion and Phoenix Mercury point guard Kia Nurse. Providing extensive pre-game, halftime, and post-game analysis on both the men’s and women’s tournaments, the panel delivers breaking news, bracket busters, and discusses Canadians participating in this year’s tournament. Ottawa Blackjacks Vice President and General Manager Jevohn Shepherd and former NCAA® women’s basketball player Tamika Nurse also join the broadcast to add commentary about the men’s and women’s tournaments respectively, while Claire Hanna provides updates on-location throughout the tournament.
SPORTSCENTRE is Canada’s home for game analysis, daily bracket updates, and tournament-wide coverage throughout NCAA® MARCH MADNESS®. SPORTSCENTRE also highlights the final season of Duke’s longtime men’s coach, Mike Krzyzewski, featuring an essay voiced by New York Knicks forward and Duke alumnus RJ Barrett.
Throughout both the men’s and women’s tournaments, hoops fans can keep an eye on the many Canadian players on the court. Featured in the men’s tournament are Gonzaga’s Andrew Nembhard, Arizona’s Bennedict Mathurin, and Purdue’s Zach Edey. The women’s tournament is highlighted by UConn’s Aaliyah Edwards, South Carolina’s Laeticia Amihere, and Arizona’s Shaina Pellington.
TSN viewers can also enjoy a packed slate of preview programming prior to tipoff, including:
- ESPN’S COLLEGE GAME NIGHT: BRACKETOLOGY (March 13 at 6 p.m. ET on TSN.ca and the TSN app)
- NCAA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SELECTION SHOW (March 13 at 8 p.m. ET on TSN.ca and the TSN app)
- ESPN’S COLLEGE GAMENIGHT TOURNAMENT CHALLENGE MARATHON (March 14 at 8 p.m. ET on TSN.ca and the TSN app)
- JAY BILAS: MY BRACKET IS BETTER THAN YOUR BRACKET (March 15 at 9 p.m. ET on TSN.ca and the TSN app)
Fans can stay connected at TSN.ca/NCAA, TSN’s dedicated hub for all tournament content, including:
- Up-to-the-minute breaking news, scores, and in-game highlights
- Armstrong and Nurse highlighting key Canadian storylines
- Access for TSN and TSN Direct subscribers to the network’s NCAA® MARCH MADNESS® Multiplex video player, allowing fans to watch multiple tournament games at once across TSN’s five feeds
- TSN’s official social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok, share content from NCAA® MARCH MADNESS®
- BarDown.com rounding up all the best social reactions and viral moments
Through ongoing collaborations with Universal Music Canada, seven songs will be featured throughout TSN’s NCAA® MARCH MADNESS® broadcast coverage, across the network’s linear and digital platforms. The songs featured in TSN’s tournament coverage include Canadian titles “Water Whip” by DJ Charlie B, 2Kz, and Ytn Paco; and “30,000 Ft.” by NorthsideBenji and DJ Charlie B; as well as “Walkin” by Denzel Curry; “Anxiety” by Coi Leray; “Still Fly” by Big Tymers; “Ruff Ryders Anthem” by DMX; and “Work” by Gang Starr.
TSN’s NCAA® MARCH MADNESS® key sponsor is Expedia, with the brand featured prominently across TSN platforms throughout the tournament.
