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The Basketball Tournament (TBT) is an annual, open-invitation, single-elimination tournament played in the United States, with a cash prize for the winners. TBT made its debut on the Fox Sports family of networks in 2024, marking a shift from previous years when it aired on ESPN. The tournament is broadcast on Fox, FS1, Fox Sports 2, and the Big Ten Network.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Year | 2024 |
| Number of teams | 64 |
| Channels | Fox, FS1, Fox Sports 2, Big Ten Network |
| Streaming options | Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, TheTournament.com |
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TBT 2024 on Fox and FS1
The Basketball Tournament (TBT) is an open-invitation, single-elimination tournament played each summer in the United States. The tournament has been held annually since 2014 and, as of 2024, it airs in the US on Fox and its sister network Fox Sports 1 (FS1).
In 2024, TBT will make its broadcast television debut on Fox, with three windows on the channel: Saturday, July 20; Sunday, July 21; and the final on Sunday, August 4. This is a shift from previous years, when all games aired on the ESPN family of networks. The Fox cable networks (FS1, FS2, and Big Ten Network) will combine for 26 windows. The remaining 34 windows will be live-streamed for free on the TBT website.
The 2024 tournament will feature 64 teams, arranged by the general manager, sometimes based on which college basketball program the players competed for. The Round of 64 got underway on Friday, July 19, with a total of 29 games across four networks. The championship game is scheduled for Sunday, August 4, at 2 p.m. ET on Fox.
In addition to the games streamed for free on the TBT website, streaming options for the tournament include Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV, all of which carry FOX, FS1, FS2, and the Big Ten Network.
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TBT's multi-year agreement with Fox Sports
The Basketball Tournament (TBT) is an open-invitation, single-elimination tournament played each summer in the United States. The tournament was founded in 2014 by real estate developer and TV producer Jonathan Mugar. In 2024, TBT announced a multi-year media rights agreement with Fox Sports to carry games on FOX, FS1, and FS2. As part of the agreement, the network will carry 27 TBT games live on linear television, including three on FOX.
TBT founder and CEO Jon Mugar commented on the agreement:
> "We are excited to kick off our second decade of TBT with FOX Sports. Across FOX, FS1, and FS2, we will reach more basketball fans than ever before, further cementing TBT as a mainstay on the basketball calendar."
Bill Wanger, Executive Vice President, Head of Programming and Scheduling at FOX Sports, also shared his thoughts:
> "FOX Sports is always looking to expand our basketball offerings and TBT is a perfect opportunity to provide more top-notch action to basketball fans across the nation. We are thrilled to showcase TBT across the FOX Sports family of networks this summer and in years to come."
The move to Fox Sports marks a shift from TBT's long-time broadcast partner, ESPN. In previous years, all games were aired on the ESPN family of networks, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and ESPN+. With the multi-year agreement, TBT will be accessible to a wider audience and is expected to grow in popularity.
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TBT 2024 live stream options
The Basketball Tournament (TBT) is an open-invitation, single-elimination tournament played each summer in the United States. TBT 2024 will be broadcast on television and will also be available to live stream on a variety of platforms.
TBT 2024 will be aired on Fox and its sister network Fox Sports 1 (FS1). The Tournament will make its broadcast television debut with three windows on FOX: Saturday, July 20; Sunday, July 21; and the final on Sunday, August 4. The Fox cable networks (FS1, FS2, and Big Ten Network) will combine for 26 windows.
The remaining 34 windows will be streamed live for free on the official TBT website. In addition to the free streaming on the TBT website, the games will also be available to stream on Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV. All of these streaming options carry FOX, FS1, FS2, and the Big Ten Network.
The Round of 64 began on Friday, July 19, with a total of 29 games across four networks. The championship game was scheduled for Sunday, August 4, at 2 p.m. ET on Fox.
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TBT 2024 schedule
The Basketball Tournament (TBT) 2024 was held from July 19 to August 4, with the championship game taking place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The tournament featured 64 teams, each playing in one of eight regionals, with a $1 million winner-take-all prize. The teams and regional placements were revealed on June 26, 2024, on TBT's YouTube channel.
The tournament began with a selection special hosted by Andrew Zoldan and John Fanta, and games were played in nine locations, eight of which hosted regionals. The ninth location hosted the championship weekend, which included two semifinal contests and the championship game. The tournament format was similar to the previous year's edition, with 64 teams and an eight-region format. Each regional involved eight teams at a single host site, similar to the NCAA Division II men's and women's tournaments.
TBT 2024 marked the debut of the tournament on the Fox Sports family of networks, after previously airing on ESPN. It was broadcast on television on three occasions: Saturday, July 20; Sunday, July 21; and the final on Sunday, August 4. The remaining games were live-streamed for free on the TBT website and other streaming platforms, including Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV.
TBT has a history of teams primarily rostered with alumni from NCAA Division I, II, and III college basketball programs. In 2024, 29 teams were composed of NCAA Division I alumni, one team from Division II alumni, and another from Division III alumni. The tournament featured a single-elimination format, with the winning team from each game advancing its placard on a giant bracket to the next round.
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TBT's popularity and growth
The Basketball Tournament (TBT) is a relatively new sporting event, founded in 2014, but it has experienced rapid growth and increasing popularity. The tournament was established by real estate developer and TV producer Jonathan Mugar, and it airs on major US networks like Fox and its sister network, Fox Sports 1 (FS1). It is also streamed on platforms such as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and the TBT website.
TBT is an open-invitation, single-elimination tournament with a large cash prize. The number of teams has varied, with as many as 97 teams participating in 2015, and the tournament has attracted current and former NBA and WNBA players, including Hakim Warrick, Nikki Teasley, and Greg Oden. The involvement of these prominent players has likely contributed to its popularity. The tournament has also seen NBA players like Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul take on roles such as hosting and team entry, further boosting its profile.
The event has a strong following and engagement, with teams receiving fan support from active NBA players. The format has also evolved to include regions, with regional winners advancing to "Championship Week." The prize money has increased over the years, with the top prize being $1 million since 2020, and there are also prizes for fans with the top bracket entries, creating further incentives for fan engagement.
TBT's popularity can also be attributed to its ability to tap into nostalgia, with teams featuring professional players reuniting under their former college or university names. This sense of nostalgia is a powerful emotion that helps establish feelings of social connectedness, which is a core function of social media. The tournament has effectively utilised this connection, with a strong social media presence and the utilisation of hashtags, further expanding its reach and engagement, especially among younger audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
The TBT tournament is on Fox and its sister network Fox Sports 1 (FS1).
The TBT tournament can be streamed on TheTournament.com and Fubo.
The TBT tournament was founded in 2014.
The TBT tournament has had as many as 97 teams and as few as 24 teams. In recent years, it has settled into a 64-team field.
The TBT tournament is held annually.
