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Tipoff times and announcing crews released for 2021 NCAA Tournament

Clear your schedule for next weekend, it’s time for March Madness.

The NCAA announced the official tipoff times and announcing crews for the upcoming 2021 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, which is set to begin with the First Four getting the ball rolling on Thursday, March 18. The opening rounds will continue throughout the weekend, with the first round taking place from Friday and Saturday.

Opening round games will start at noon on both days and should wrap up around midnight. The Final Four is scheduled for Saturday, April 3 with the National Championship slated for Monday, April 5.