Disclaimer

1. Independent Publication

March Madness Schedule is an independently published, fan-focused digital guide dedicated to providing organized, accessible, and comprehensive tournament schedules, tip-off dates, team fixtures, and television network information for NCAA Division I men's and women's college basketball.

March Madness Schedule is NOT an official tournament website. This website is not operated by, sponsored by, authorized by, affiliated with, or endorsed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), any collegiate conference, university athletic department, broadcast network, or official event organizer, unless explicitly stated under verified contractual documentation.

2. Trademark and Affiliation Notice

All trademarks, service marks, collective membership marks, trade names, official logos, and championship emblems referenced throughout this website belong strictly to their respective registered owners. Specifically:

• National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA): Terms including "NCAA", "March Madness", "Selection Sunday", "First Four", "Sweet 16", "Elite Eight", "Final Four", and related tournament identifiers are registered trademarks and proprietary assets of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
• Collegiate Institutions & Conferences: All college names (e.g., Akron Zips, Alabama Crimson Tide, Arizona Wildcats, Duke Blue Devils, Furman Paladins, and all other member institutions), mascot names, university athletic insignia, and conference identifiers (e.g., SEC, Big Ten, ACC, Big 12, Big East) are registered trademarks of their respective universities, collegiate athletic associations, and member conferences.
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Nominative and Descriptive Fair Use: References to these registered trademarks, team names, and brand identifiers are made strictly for descriptive, editorial, and informational purposes under nominative fair use principles to accurately identify public athletic fixtures, competing teams, tournament rounds, and television programming channels.

No Grant of Rights: The descriptive inclusion of third-party names, marks, or logos does not imply, constitute, or represent an endorsement, sponsorship, partnership, commercial affiliation, or licensing agreement by or with any trademark owner. Furthermore, this informational acknowledgment does not imply or grant permission to any third party to reproduce, distribute, or exploit protected assets. All proprietary rights remain exclusively with the respective trademark holders.

3. Accuracy of Tournament Information & Schedule Revisions

While the editorial staff at March Madness Schedule takes diligent steps to verify all published dates, round sequences, participating teams, bracket assignments, and broadcast channels, all tournament details remain subject to revision, cancellation, or rescheduling by tournament organizers and broadcast networks.

Variables that may affect published schedule data include:

• Selection Sunday Announcements: Official tournament fields (including the 76-team format for men's and women's tournaments in 2027), exact seedings, opening matchups, and pod assignments are confirmed only upon official release by the NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball Selection Committees on Selection Sunday (March 14, 2027).
• Tip-Off Times & Flex Scheduling: Exact game tip-off times and specific network windows are designated in coordination between tournament officials and broadcast partners, frequently updated round-by-round based on television ratings, regional balance, and game durations.
• Venue & Weather Contingencies: Game locations, travel logistics, and arena sessions may experience unforeseen delays, relocations, or emergency adjustments as dictated by host facility management or regional authorities.

Consequently, March Madness Schedule cannot and does not guarantee, warrant, or represent that all posted schedules, times, or network listings will remain invariable. Readers and travelers planning attendance or viewing schedules are strongly advised to consult official tournament communications at NCAA.com and official university athletics departments for binding, real-time confirmations.

4. Broadcast and Streaming Information

Information presented on March Madness Schedule regarding television broadcasts, cable distribution, and digital streaming options is provided strictly for viewer convenience and orientation.

Television coverage for the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship is produced and distributed jointly by CBS Sports and TNT Sports (broadcasting across CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV), with digital streaming available via official licensed platforms such as March Madness Live, Paramount+, and Max. Coverage for the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship is broadcast across ESPN networks (including ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, ESPNU, and ESPN+).

Broadcast availability, regional sports network blackouts, tier subscription fees, authenticated television provider logins, and device compatibility are governed exclusively by each respective media provider's subscriber terms. March Madness Schedule exercises zero control over third-party broadcast schedules, fee structures, or regional blackouts.

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These external links are provided purely as a courtesy to our visitors. March Madness Schedule does not review, control, endorse, sponsor, or assume legal responsibility for the editorial content, accuracy, reliability, data collection practices, or privacy policies of any third-party domain. Following any external link is done entirely at your own discretion and risk.

6. No Official Tickets or Event Operations

March Madness Schedule is strictly an editorial publisher and digital information resource. We do not organize, operate, manage, sanction, or host basketball games, regional tournaments, championship sessions, fan festivals, or official NCAA events.

Furthermore, this website does not sell, issue, broker, or fulfill tournament tickets, seat passes, or corporate hospitality packages. Any references to ticket sales or arena seating options refer fans to authorized primary ticketing agents (such as NCAA Ticket Exchange, Ticketmaster, or venue box offices). March Madness Schedule bears no liability for ticket transactions, secondary marketplace pricing, venue entry refusals, or event cancellations.

7. Errors, Omissions & Editorial Corrections

Our editorial team is dedicated to rigorous factual standards and timely corrections. If you notice an error in a tip-off time, a broken link, an outdated broadcast channel, a venue typo, or an inaccurate team schedule entry, we enthusiastically welcome your feedback.

To submit an editorial correction, please visit our Contact Us page or send an email directly to [email protected]. Please include the specific page URL, the item in question, and a link to the official university or tournament source documenting the revision. Our staff investigates and updates reported schedule items promptly.

8. Changes to This Disclaimer

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