What is the College Basketball Crown?

The College Basketball Crown is a newly established postseason tournament designed for 16 men’s college basketball teams that were not selected for the NCAA Tournament. This unique event will take place in Las Vegas, creating an exciting opportunity for teams and fans alike.

Tournament Schedule

The tournament will unfold in a knockout format, beginning with the first round starting on March 31. Below is the detailed schedule:

First Round Matches

Monday, March 31

• Game 1: Utah vs. Butler – 3 p.m. ET (FS1)
• Game 2: George Washington vs. Boise State – 5:30 p.m. ET (FS1)
• Game 3: Nebraska vs. Arizona State – 8:30 p.m. ET (FS1)
• Game 4: Georgetown vs. Washington State – 11 p.m. ET (FS1)

Tuesday, April 1

• Game 5: DePaul vs. Cincinnati – 3 p.m. ET (FS1)
• Game 6: Oregon State vs. UCF – 5:30 p.m. ET (FS1)
• Game 7: Colorado vs. Villanova – 8:30 p.m. ET (FS1)
• Game 8: Tulane vs. USC – 11 p.m. ET (FS1)

Advancement Rounds

Second Round

Wednesday, April 2

• Game 9: 7 p.m. ET on FS1 (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
• Game 10: 9:30 p.m. ET on FS1 (MGM Grand Garden Arena)

Semifinals

Saturday, April 5

• Game 13: 7 p.m. ET on FOX (T-Mobile Arena)
• Game 14: 9:30 p.m. ET on FOX (T-Mobile Arena)

Final

Sunday, April 6

• Game 15: 5:30 p.m. ET on FOX (T-Mobile Arena)

Teams Competing

This year, the College Basketball Crown features 16 teams, including several from the Big Ten, Big 12, and Big East conferences. This diverse representation promises exciting matchups throughout the tournament.

How to Watch the College Basketball Crown

Fans can enjoy the tournament games live through various platforms:

• Stream via the FOX Sports website or the FOX Sports App.
• Catch the games on popular live-streaming services such as YouTube TV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, and fuboTV, which include access to FOX and FS1.
• If you have a digital antenna and good reception, local broadcasts of the games will be available on your local FOX station.