March is known for two significant events: the start of spring and the thrill of March Madness. We are now eagerly awaiting Selection Sunday, when the NCAA men’s and women’s brackets will be revealed. With some automatic bids secured and the major conference tournaments coming to a close, we stand on the brink of the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament. The excitement begins with the men’s First Four games in Dayton, Ohio, just days away, followed by the first and second rounds in eight cities across the country. In the women’s bracket, the top 16 seeded teams will host games in the initial rounds.
As we await the bracket reveal on Selection Sunday, all we can do is speculate, analyze, and try to predict the outcomes. Here are the important dates to remember as we approach the 2025 NCAA Tournament, a thrilling event filled with surprises and upsets.
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How to watch Selection Sunday
When will the Men’s March Madness bracket be unveiled?
The men’s March Madness bracket reveal will commence at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 16, airing on CBS.
Date: Sunday, March 16
Time: 6 p.m. ET
TV: CBS
Stream: Paramount+, Sling, DirecTV Stream
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When will the women’s March Madness bracket be announced?
The women’s March Madness bracket will be revealed on Sunday, March 16, with a Selection Sunday broadcast scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
Date: Sunday, March 16
Time: 8 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN
Stream: ESPN+, Fubo, DirecTV Stream
When does the 2025 NCAA Tournament begin?
The tournaments kick off with the First Four matchups. The men’s games are set for March 18 and 19 at the University of Dayton, while the women’s First Four will start a day later, with all four games held between March 19 and 20.
NCAA Tournament schedule for each round:
Men’s Tournament:
– First Four: March 18 – 19
– Round of 64: March 20 – 21
– Round of 32: March 22 – 23
– Sweet 16: March 27 – 28
– Elite Eight: March 29 – 30
– Final Four: April 5
– NCAA Championship: April 7
Women’s Tournament:
– First Four: March 19 – 20
– Round of 64: March 21 – 22
– Round of 32: March 23 – 24
– Sweet 16: March 28 – 29
– Elite Eight: March 30 – 31
– Final Four: April 4
– NCAA Championship: April 6
Hosts for each round:
– Men’s Tournament:
– First
Spokane, Washington’s arena will host the West Regional, while the Final Four and NCAA Championship will take place at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. From time to time, we suggest engaging products and services. If you buy through the links provided, we may receive an affiliate commission. The USA TODAY Network newsrooms function autonomously, ensuring unbiased coverage. This content was first published on USA TODAY: Stay informed about the start of March Madness – tournament schedule, dates, and venues.
