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When is the Sweet 16?

ByJack Crosby|
Mar 22, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Bryn Forbes (5) celebrates with guard Travis Trice (20) and forward Matt Costello (10) during the second half against the Virginia Cavaliers in the third round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Time Warner Cable Arena. Michigan State won 60-54. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 22, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Bryn Forbes (5) celebrates with guard Travis Trice (20) and forward Matt Costello (10) during the second half against the Virginia Cavaliers in the third round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Time Warner Cable Arena. Michigan State won 60-54. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

As we inch closer to crowning a new national champion in college basketball, when can we all watch the action of the Sweet 16

The first weekend of the NCAA Tournament is one of the most exciting weekends in all of sports with the second and third rounds playing out. This year was no different, but now it’s all over, meaning that it’s time for the Sweet 16.

In the NCAA Tournament, the Sweet 16 is the names given to the Regional quarterfinals. Before a team can get into the Final Four in Indianapolis, they must first win their respective region and that journey starts at the Sweet 16.

So, with that being said, when is the Sweet 16 this year?

Well, this year’s Sweet 16 festivities will take place this Thursday and Friday, March 26 and 27. There will be four games a day as we get closer to crowning that new champ in college hoops.

Here’s a look at the Sweet 16 schedule for this season.

Thursday, March 26

Notre Dame vs. Wichita State
TV: CBS, 7:15 p.m.
Announcers: Marv Albert/Chris Webber/Len Elmore
Spread: Wichita State -1

North Carolina vs. Wisconsin
TV: TBS, 7:47 p.m.
Announcers: Kevin Harlan/Reggie Miller/Dan Bonner
Spread: Wisconsin -5.5

Kentucky vs. West Virginia
TV: CBS, 9:45 p.m.
Announcers: Marv Albert/Chris Webber/Len Elmore
Spread: Kentucky -13

Arizona vs. Xavier
TV: TBS, 10:17 p.m.
Announcers: Kevin Harlan, Reggie Miller, Dan Bonner
Spread: Arizona -11

Friday, March 27

Gonzaga vs. UCLA
TV: CBS, 7:15 p.m.
Announcers: Jim Nantz/Bill Raftery/Grant Hill
Spread: Gonzaga -9

Louisville vs. NC State
TV: TBS, 7:37 p.m.
Announcers: Verne Lundquist/Jim Spanarkel
Spread: Louisville -1.5

Duke vs. Utah
TV: CBS, 9:45 p.m.
Announcers: Jim Nantz/Bill Raftery/Grant Hill
Spread: Duke -5

Michigan State vs. Oklahoma
TV: TBS, 10:17 p.m.
Announcers: Verne Lundquist/Jim Spanarkel
Spread: Michigan State -2

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