NCAA Tournament 2018: Why, how Selection Sunday show is different this year
The time and format of the Selection Show will be different in 2018
The 2018 NCAA Tournament selection show is going to have a different look this year, changing up the format from years past to let fans know exactly who will be in the Big Dance shortly after 6 p.m. ET.
We've broken down what to expect, what's different and what will still be the same in 2018 below in fan-friendly FAQ form.
Where can I find the selection show?
For the first time ever, the NCAA Tournament selection show will be broadcast on TBS.
Is there a streaming option?
The Selection Show can also be watched on NCAA March Madness Live, which is the official live streaming product of March Madness and available on all digital devices.
When will I know if my favorite team made the tournament?
Almost immediately. The biggest twist in this year's format is announcing the selection committee's full 68-team list of NCAA Tournament participants before revealing the brackets for all four regions. For bubble teams, this takes away some of the suspense and/or dread from waiting through entire segments of region-by-region reveal and analysis.
All 68 teams will be revealed at approximately 6:10 p.m. ET. The matchups will follow, with the full bracket reveal expected to be done by approximately 6:30 p.m. ET.
What's up with the studio audience?
As Ernie Johnson and Greg Gumbel share the hosting duties, they will be joined by not only a full cast of analysts but a live studio audience. Clark Kellogg, Charles Barkley, Seth Davis and Kenny Smith will be in Atlanta to provide analysis for the live audience and fans tuning in from across the globe.
Will we hear from the selection committee?
Yes. selection committee chair Bruce Rasmussen will also join Adam Zucker from CBS Studios in New York to provide explanations about the process, seeding and most difficult decisions regarding teams in the 2018 field.
The combination of the live studio audience and the full 68-team reveal should generate a lot of excitement, as TBS hosts the Selection Show for the first time. This is the eighth year of CBS and Turner's partnership to broadcast the NCAA Tournament and TBS will also broadcast the Final Four from San Antonio. The Selection Show and Final Four will be back on CBS in 2019.
CBS Sports HQ Daily Newsletter
Get the best highlights and stories - yeah, just the good stuff handpicked by our team to start your day.
Thanks for signing up!
Keep an eye on your inbox for the latest sports news.
Sorry!
There was an error processing your subscription.
-
Kentucky loses Travis to injury
Travis suffered a knee sprain in the second half and did not return
-
Maryland 1st ranked road win since 2008
The Terps hadn't beaten a ranked opponent on the road since 2008
-
Kentucky vs. Missouri odds, best picks
SportsLine's advanced computer model simulated Kentucky vs. Missouri 10,000 times.
-
Purdue wins ugly at Indiana
The Boilermakers survived an upset scare in dramatic fashion
-
Indiana vs. Purdue odds, top picks, sims
SportsLine's advanced computer model simulated Indiana vs. Purdue.
-
UGA coach Taylor gives birth after win
Taylor gave birth to a baby girl only 12 hours after UGA's women's team grabbed a win over...