NCAA Basketball

How To Purchase NCAA Basketball Tickets

NCAA Basketball tickets are available for purchase through the Universities and Colleges that participate in the NCAA. Various options are available for either the avid or casual fan. Prices vary depending on the school and their expected availability. The process usually consists of submitting an application to the school’s athletic division in order to book the required number of tickets. Success of getting the tickets desired largely depends on how early you submit your application. Tickets may also be available for purchase at the gate before the game. If the game is between two regional rivals, then the chances of obtaining a ticket are relatively low. Tickets may also be available for purchase through a number of online ticket brokers and online auction houses. Tickets that are high in demand can usually be found on sites such as eBay. However, before purchasing make sure that the tickets are authentic and that the seller is reliable. The seller can be checked by reading the feedback responses left by previous customers and also by checking the seller’s rating. Other ticket brokers such as ticketmaster will have the tickets available for sale but expect to pay more in added surcharges.

The NCAA Basketball Tournament

The NCAA Basketball Tournament is held each spring and is more commonly known as March Madness. Sixty-Five teams compete in this single-elimination tournament over the course of three weeks. Eventually, the teams are whittled down to what is commonly known as the Final Four. Each of the final four teams represents their respective divisions. A majority of the games are televised and are shown on the CBS network. Some of the opening games are televised on other networks such as ESPN. The winner of the tournament will be crowned champions and will end up as the number one seed in the end of the season polls. The tournament also decides the final seeds for all of the other teams that have participated.

CBS And NCAA Basketball

Each March the CBS television network televises the entire NCAA Basketball tournament. The games start in the morning and early evening. Because many people are at work for these early games, CBS has all of the information updated on its sports website for those who want to keep in touch with what is happening. Updates may also be available in the form of text messages sent directly to your phone.