March 24 Sports Preview: A Packed Schedule of Baseball, Basketball, and Hockey

by March 24, 2026

Exciting Sports Lineup on March 24

On March 24, sports fans can anticipate an exciting lineup across various leagues, showcasing spring training games and professional basketball and hockey matchups.

Major League Baseball

In Major League Baseball, the day’s action kicks off with the Tampa Bay Rays facing off against the Atlanta Braves in North Port, Florida at 12:05 p.m. This is followed by the Boston Red Sox taking on the Minnesota Twins at 1:05 p.m. in Fort Myers, and a matchup between the Kansas City Royals and the Texas Rangers in Arlington set for 2:05 p.m.

As the afternoon progresses, the New York Yankees will go head-to-head with the Chicago Cubs at 3:05 p.m. in Mesa, Arizona, while the Detroit Tigers will compete against the Colorado Rockies at 3:10 p.m. in Scottsdale. Later, at 3:40 p.m., Cleveland will battle the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix, and as the evening draws closer, Cincinnati faces off against Milwaukee at 5:10 p.m.

Nighttime brings a compelling exhibition as the Los Angeles Angels go against the Los Angeles Dodgers at 8:10 p.m.

NBA Matchups

Switching gears to the NBA, fans can catch several games including Sacramento against Charlotte starting at 7 p.m., followed by a New Orleans versus New York game at 7:30 p.m. Orlando will visit Cleveland for an 8 p.m. matchup, and the night wraps up with the Denver Nuggets facing off against the Phoenix Suns at 11 p.m.

NHL Games

In the NHL, a full slate of games also awaits, starting with several teams including Carolina at Montreal, Chicago at New York Islanders, and Colorado visiting Pittsburgh—all kicking off at 7 p.m. Additional games include Columbus at Philadelphia, Ottawa at Detroit, Seattle at Florida, and Toronto at Boston, each also maintaining the 7 p.m. start time.

Minnesota will take on Tampa Bay at 7:30 p.m., and New Jersey will clash with Dallas at 8 p.m. The action continues with San Jose against Nashville, Vegas visiting Winnipeg, and Washington facing off against St. Louis—all beginning at 8 p.m. The night culminates with a matchup between Los Angeles and Calgary at 9 p.m., followed by Edmonton at Utah at 9:30 p.m., and finally Anaheim making their way to Vancouver for a 10 p.m. start.

Women’s Hockey Highlight

As a special highlight, women’s hockey fans can tune in to the PWHL where Vancouver visits Boston at 7 p.m.