March Madness is here! The 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament kicks off on March 18, bringing thrilling matchups, buzzer-beaters, and unforgettable moments. Whether you’re filling out a bracket or following your favorite team, here’s everything you need to know about this year’s tournament.
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📅 2025 NCAA Tournament Schedule
First Four – March 18-19 (Dayton, Ohio)
- (16) Alabama State vs. (16) Saint Francis – 6:40 p.m. ET | truTV
- (11) San Diego State vs. (11) North Carolina – 9:10 p.m. ET | truTV
- (16) American University vs. (16) Mount St. Mary’s – 6:40 p.m. ET | truTV
- (11) Texas vs. (11) Xavier – 9:10 p.m. ET | truTV
First Round – March 20-21
Key Matchups:
- (1) Auburn vs. (16) Saint Francis/Alabama State – 2:50 p.m. ET | CBS
- (8) Gonzaga vs. (9) Georgia – 4:35 p.m. ET | TBS
- (4) Texas A&M vs. (13) Yale – 7:25 p.m. ET | TBS
- (3) Kentucky vs. (14) Troy – 7:10 p.m. ET | CBS
- (1) Florida vs. (16) Norfolk State – 6:50 p.m. ET | TNT
Second Round – March 22-23
- Matchups TBA
Sweet 16 – March 27-28
- Matchups TBA
Elite Eight – March 29-30
- Matchups TBA
Final Four – April 5 (San Antonio, TX)
- Game 1 – 6:09 p.m. ET | CBS
- Game 2 – 8:49 p.m. ET | CBS
NCAA Championship Game – April 7 (San Antonio, TX)
- Tip-off – 8:50 p.m. ET | CBS
🏟️ 2025 NCAA Tournament Venues & Host Cities
| Round | City | Venue | Dates | Host |
| First Four | Dayton, OH | UD Arena | March 18-19 | Univ. of Dayton |
| First/Second Round | Lexington, KY | Rupp Arena | March 20-22 | Univ. of Kentucky |
| First/Second Round | Seattle, WA | Climate Pledge Arena | March 21-23 | Univ. of Washington |
| Midwest Regional | Indianapolis, IN | Lucas Oil Stadium | March 28-30 | Horizon League |
| East Regional | Newark, NJ | Prudential Center | March 27-29 | Seton Hall Univ. |
| Final Four & Championship | San Antonio, TX | Alamodome | April 5-7 | NCAA |
🏆 Teams to Watch
- Auburn – No. 1 overall seed, looking for its first national title.
- Duke – Always a top contender, strong backcourt play.
- Houston – Dominant defense could carry them deep.
- Florida – A No. 1 seed with explosive scoring potential.
- Texas Tech – A dark horse with a balanced roster.
