It’s not quite March Madness, but that won’t stop the teams involved from extending their seasons for as long as they can. Below are the important dates, locations, times and TV channels for the entire NIT schedule: Everything you need to know to tune in.
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Sporting News will update the scores and schedules as the NIT progresses, making sure you can tune into every game from the first rounds to the national championship in Madison Square Garden.
Here’s everything you need to know to tune in to the NIT:
How to watch, live stream NIT games
The 2019 NIT tournament will be broadcast across ESPN’s family of networks (full schedule below). You can watch a live stream of games online with the WatchESPN app.
The first three rounds of the NIT will be played on the campuses of the higher seed, starting March 19. Madison Square Garden hosts the semifinals and championship game in New York City.
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2019 NIT bracket
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2019 NIT schedule
(All times Eastern)
First Round
Tuesday, March 19
Wednesday, March 20
Second Round
Friday, March 22
Saturday, March 23
Sunday, March 24
Monday, March 25
Quarterfinals
Tuesday, March 26
Wednesday, March 27
Semifinals
Tuesday, April 2
NIT championship
Thursday, April 4
(2) Texas 81, (5) Lipscomb 66
