Historic firsts and top team clashes dominate CBS’s new season lineup

CBS Sports has announced its most expansive college basketball schedule to date, showcasing more than 300 regular-season games across the CBS Television Network, Paramount+, and CBS Sports Network. This colossal broadcast lineup highlights 24 teams from the Associated Press Men’s Preseason Top 25 Poll and all eight teams from the previous season’s Men’s Elite Eight.

The 2023-2024 college basketball season on CBS Sports is poised to set new broadcasting records. Fans can look forward to appearances from the top 25 AP preseason men’s teams and celebrated contenders from last season’s Men’s Elite Eight, ensuring a thrilling roster of games.

Key features of this year’s schedule include:
  • Extensive Coverage: Over 300 games will be aired, including regular-season and Conference Tournament action, across CBS Sports platforms.
  • Elite Teams Showcased: The broadcast slate is set to feature 24 teams from the AP Men’s Preseason Top 25 Poll, ensuring premium match ups throughout the season.
  • Historic Broadcasts: The Big Ten Women’s Basketball Championship will be aired on broadcast television for the first time on CBS, marking a historic moment for the sport.
  • Men’s Tournament Championships: Fifteen automatic bids to the 2024 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tournaments are up for grabs, with the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship headlining for the 26th consecutive year.
  • Partnership for NCAA Tournament: In partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Sports, CBS Sports will broadcast the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament, marking the network’s 42nd year covering the Tournament and the 12th year of this collaboration.

CBS and Paramount+ will kick off their 43rd consecutive season of college basketball coverage with a Top 25 matchup on December 9. The platform promises live streaming for all games broadcast on the CBS Television Network.

Highlighted games include:
  • Marquee Triple-header: December 16 features a triple-header starting with No. 1 Kansas vs. Indiana, followed by the CBS Sports Classic doubleheader featuring UCLA against Ohio State and North Carolina taking on Kentucky.
  • Top 25 Team Appearances: The schedule includes 38 regular-season appearances by Top 25 teams, with 21 ranked schools represented on CBS.

With more than 270 games on CBS Sports Network, including 10 Conference Championship games and unprecedented coverage of women’s games, CBS Sports is setting a new standard in college basketball broadcasting. The season is filled with high-stakes, must-watch games, making it a paradise for college basketball enthusiasts. CBS Sports Network begins its coverage with the Veterans Classic on November 10, promising an electrifying start to a memorable season.

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