article_snippet: (CNN)There can be no March without the madness.
article_snippet: When it comes to college basketball, the first month of spring ushers in a frantic slew of games to determine seedings for one of the most fervently watched sporting events in the U.S., known simply as the NCAA Tournament, or more often, March Madness.
article_snippet: Last year's tournament reached 102 million viewers, while almost 740,000 fans attended the 36 sessions.
article_snippet: It's the biggest stage for college basketball, and It's one of the biggest national events in all of America.
article_snippet: Regional semifinals (March 26-27) Known as the "Sweet Sixteen" Regional finals (March 28-29) The "Elite Eight" National semifinals (April 4) The "Final Four" is played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis; minimum capacity 70,000 .
article_snippet: Championship Game (April 6) One of the most-watched events in U.S. sport .
article_snippet: Observing athletes during March Madness -- when competition is at competition highest level -- is the best way to gauge if competition will succeed as pros, according to one player representative.