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When does the 2014 NCAA tournament start?

By Josh Sanchez

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Apr 8, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Louisville Cardinals injured guard Kevin Ware cuts down the net after Louisville won the championship game in the 2013 NCAA mens Final Four against the Michigan Wolverines at the Georgia Dome. Louisville Cardinals won 82-76. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 8, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Louisville Cardinals injured guard Kevin Ware cuts down the net after Louisville won the championship game in the 2013 NCAA mens Final Four against the Michigan Wolverines at the Georgia Dome. Louisville Cardinals won 82-76. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

The college basketball season kicks off today, but we all know that the Big Dance is what really matters and gets the fans excited. This year’s Final Four takes place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, but there are plenty of quality venues that will be hosting rounds throughout the tournament.

Is one of the host sites near you?

Here is all of the information you will need to know for the 2014 NCAA Tournament:

First Four

  • March 18 and 19
    • University of Dayton Arena, Dayton, Ohio

Second and Third Rounds

  • March 20 and 22
    • First Niagara Center, Buffalo, New York (Host: Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)
    • BMO Harris Bradley Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Host: Marquette University)
    • Amway Center, Orlando, Florida (Host: Stetson University)
    • Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Spokane, Washington (Host: Washington State University)
  • March 21 and 23
    • PNC Arena, Raleigh, North Carolina (Host: North Carolina State University)
    • AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas (Host: University of Texas at San Antonio)
    • Viejas Arena, San Diego, California (Host: San Diego State University)
    • Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri (Host: Missouri Valley Conference)

Regional Semifinals and Finals (Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight)

  • March 27 and 29
    • South Regional, FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee (Host: University of Memphis)
    • West Regional, Honda Center, Anaheim, California (Host: Big West Conference)
  • March 28 and 30
    • East Regional, Madison Square Garden, New York, New York (Hosts: St. John’s University, Big East Conference)
    • Midwest Regional, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana (Hosts: IUPUI, Horizon League)

National Semifinals and Championship (Final Four and Championship)

  • April 5 and 7
    • AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas (Host: Big 12 Conference)