March Madness 2025 Bracket: Your Guide to Selection Sunday & Beyond
March Madness 2025 is just around the corner! Selection Sunday, the day the brackets for both the men's and women's NCAA Division I basketball tournaments are revealed, falls on March 16th, 2025. Get ready for the thrill of the Big Dance!
Men's Tournament: A Look Ahead
The men's bracket will be unveiled at 6 p.m. ET on CBS. The tournament kicks off with the First Four on March 18th and 19th, leading to the Final Four in San Antonio, Texas on April 5th, culminating in the championship game on April 7th. Key dates to remember include the first round (March 20th-21st), Sweet Sixteen (March 27th-28th), and Elite Eight (March 29th-30th). This year's tournament boasts a diverse range of locations, from Dayton, Ohio, to Indianapolis, Indiana. Keep your eyes peeled for potential upsets; last year saw a remarkable 23.2% success rate for double-digit seeds in the first round!
Women's Tournament: A Battle of Titans
The women's bracket will be revealed at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. The action begins with the First Four on March 19th-20th, with the championship game slated for April 6th at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Expect nail-biting matchups and surprising victories as the women's game continues its meteoric rise in popularity and competitiveness. The women's tournament also features several exciting regional sites including Birmingham, Alabama, and Spokane, Washington.
How to Watch & Where to Find Brackets
Catch the Selection Sunday shows on CBS (men's) and ESPN (women's) or stream them via Paramount+, Fubo, or ESPN+. Printable and interactive brackets will be readily available online following the announcements. Don't miss out on the excitement – fill out your bracket and get ready for a month of incredible basketball!