The NCAA division for men’s and women’s basketball tournaments is likely to decline next month after they were both suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Both tournaments will be played under very different circumstances than the previous tournaments.
The men’s tournament is being held in a bubble neighborhood in Indiana, while the Final Four is being played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The women’s tournament is being held in Texas with the Final Four being played at the Alamodome in San Antonio.
Here’s what you still need to know about the tournaments for men and women.
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DATES
The San Antonio region hosts the entire NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. The move Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, was made to reduce the risks of COVID-19 and match the men’s tournament, which according to the NCAA will be played in the Indianapolis area last month. (AP Photo / Eric Gay, File)
The men’s basketball tournament kicks off on March 18 with the First Four. The first matches will be played in the Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington and the Mackey Arena in Lafayette. The championship will be held on April 5th.
The women’s basketball tournament kicks off with the first round on March 21 at the Alamodome, Bill Greehey Arena, Frank Erwin Center, University Events Center and UTSA Convocation Center. All locations are in the San Antonio area.
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WILL there be fans?
Phil Booth # 5 of the Villanova Wildcats hits the net after the 74-72 victory over the Seton Hall Pirates after the Big East Championship game at Madison Square Garden on March 16, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa / Getty Images)
The NCAA will allow a limited number of fans for the men’s tournament in each round. Each match has a capacity of 25% with social distance. The NCAA said: “The event capacity will include all participants, essential staff and family members of student-athletes and coaches from each participating team and a reduced number of supporters. All participants must wear face masks and physical distance during the event. Thorough cleaning, disinfection and safety measures will be a priority everywhere. ‘
The NCAA will allow a capacity of up to 17% for the women’s tournament from the Sweet 16 to the Final Four, including ‘all participants, family members of each participating team’s athletes and coaches, essential staff and a reduced number of supporters. “
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WHO ARE THE DEFENDANT CHAMPIONS?
Baylor head coach Kim Mulkey plays offensive play in the second half of an NCAA basketball game against West Virginia on Saturday, January 18, 2020, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo / Rod Aydelotte)
There were no champions in 2020 after the NCAA decided against a tournament at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Virginia is the most recent tournament winner for men. It was the Cavaliers’ first title ever.
Baylor is the most recent women’s tournament champion. The Lady Bears won their third title in 2019.
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HOW TO LOOK
The men’s tournament can be watched on CBS, TBS, TNT, TruTV and the March Madness app. The women’s tournament can be seen on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN’s streaming app.
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