According to a report from Variety, it seems that Twitter is adding March Madness Watch Parties to its sports offerings. Between offering game coverage, analysis shows and 24/7 streams, the social company is now adding March Madness Watch Parties for its users.
The company has formed a partnership with Tuner Sports, CBS Sports and the NCAA, Twitter will host a “live social-viewing experience” during both Men’s Final Four games this weekend as well as the National Championship game on Monday. So what exactly will these Watch Parties contain? Well, they will consist of analyst commentary, special guests and highlights.
Speaking in terms of analysts, we’re expected to see Brendan Haywood, Candace Parker and Andy Katz as well as reporters Allie LaForce and Dana Jacobson. Video will be showing their reactions while tweets related to the March Madness games will show below.
The first Watch Party will start on Saturday, March 31st at 6PM Eastern, when Michigan and Loyola Chicago go at it. After that, the Watch Party will continue during the Kansas/Villanova game Saturday night and then during the final game on Monday.
If you’re interesting, you can check out the Watch Party here and through the NCAA’s @marchmadness Twitter account.
