March Madness 2025: Full Schedule, Scores & How to Watch

March Madness 2025 has officially begun, bringing with it the excitement, drama, and surprises that make the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament one of the most anticipated sporting events in America. This year’s tournament features powerhouse teams like Auburn, Florida, Houston, and Duke as No. 1 seeds. Fans can look forward to intense matchups, unexpected Cinderella stories, and memorable moments as teams battle for the championship. Whether you’re cheering for a top seed or hoping for a giant-killing upset, here’s everything you need to know about this year’s action-packed schedule.

Teams and Star Players

All eyes will be on Auburn, the No. 1 overall seed, looking to dominate the competition. Alongside them, Florida, Houston, and Duke are also top-seeded teams, each bringing exceptional talent and strong regular-season records.

One player fans and scouts are eager to watch is Cooper Flagg, the highly anticipated star from Duke Blue Devils. His performance could make or break Duke’s title hopes and define his career trajectory.

Exciting Rivalries and Storylines

• Michigan vs. Michigan State: The South Region could see these in-state rivals face off, making for one of the most intense matchups in the tournament.
• Kansas vs. Arkansas: In the first round itself, two legendary coaches — Bill Self (Kansas) and John Calipari (in his first year with Arkansas) — will clash. This game promises both strategy and high drama.
• Will we see another Cinderella story like Saint Peter’s (2022) or Loyola-Chicago (2018)? Lower seeds are ready to shock the world and make history.

Potential Upsets to Watch

• No. 12 McNeese vs. No. 5 Clemson and No. 12 Colorado State vs. No. 5 Memphis could be early bracket-busting games. Historically, No. 12 seeds have often surprised fans with big wins.
• The matchup between No. 11 North Carolina and No. 6 Ole Miss could also turn out to be a thriller. North Carolina, even as an 11 seed, has the pedigree to go deep.

March Madness 2025 Full Schedule and Game Times

Thursday, March 20 (First Round)

• Game 1: No. 8 Louisville vs No. 9 Creighton | 11:15 a.m. | CBS
• Game 2: No. 4 Purdue vs No. 13 High Point | 11:45 a.m. | truTV
• Game 3: No. 3 Wisconsin vs No. 14 Montana | 12:30 p.m. | TNT
• Game 4: No. 1 Houston vs No. 16 SIU Edwardsville | 1 p.m. | TBS
• Game 5: No. 1 Auburn vs No. 16 Alabama State | 1:50 p.m. | CBS
• Game 6: No. 5 Clemson vs No. 12 McNeese | 2:15 p.m. | truTV
• Game 7: No. 6 BYU vs No. 11 VCU | 3:05 p.m. | TNT
• Game 8: No. 8 Gonzaga vs No. 9 Georgia | 3:35 p.m. | TBS
• Game 9: No. 2 Tennessee vs No. 15 Wofford | 5:50 p.m. | TNT
• Game 10: No. 7 Kansas vs No. 10 Arkansas | 6:10 p.m. | CBS
• Game 11: No. 4 Texas Tech vs No. 13 Yale | 6:25 p.m. | TBS
• Game 12: No. 6 Missouri vs No. 11 Drake | 6:35 p.m. | truTV
• Game 13: No. 7 UCLA vs No. 10 Utah State | 8:25 p.m. | TNT
• Game 14: No. 2 St. John’s vs No. 15 Omaha | 8:45 p.m. | CBS
• Game 15: No. 5 Michigan vs No. 12 UC San Diego | 9 p.m. | TBS
• Game 16: No. 3 Texas Tech vs No. 14 UNC Wilmington | 9:10 p.m. | truTV

Friday, March 21 (First Round Continues)

• Game 17: No. 8 Baylor vs No. 9 Mississippi State | 11:15 a.m. | CBS

• Game 18: No. 2 Alabama vs No. 15 Robert Morris | 11:40 a.m. | truTV
• Game 19: No. 3 Iowa State vs No. 14 Lipscomb | 12:30 p.m. | TNT
• Game 20: No. 5 Memphis vs No. 12 Colorado State | 1 p.m. | TBS
• Game 21: No. 1 Duke vs No. 16 Mount St. Mary’s / No. 16 American | 1:50 p.m. | CBS
• Game 22: No. 7 Saint Mary’s vs No. 10 Vanderbilt | 2:15 p.m. | truTV
• Game 23: No. 6 Ole Miss vs No. 11 North Carolina | 3:05 p.m. | TNT
• Game 24: No. 4 Maryland vs No. 13 Grand Canyon | 3:35 p.m. | TBS
• Game 25: No. 1 Florida vs No. 16 Norfolk State | 5:50 p.m. | TNT
• Game 26: No. 3 Kentucky vs No. 14 Troy | 6:10 p.m. | CBS
• Game 27: No. 7 Marquette vs No. 10 New Mexico | 6:25 p.m. | TBS
• Game 28: No. 4 Arizona vs No. 13 Akron | 6:35 p.m. | truTV
• Game 29: No. 8 UConn vs No. 9 Oklahoma | 8:25 p.m. | TNT
• Game 30: No. 6 Illinois vs No. 11 Xavier / No. 11 Texas | 8:45 p.m. | CBS
• Game 31: No. 2 Michigan State vs No. 15 Bryant | 9 p.m. | TBS
• Game 32: No. 5 Oregon vs No. 12 Liberty | 9:10 p.m. | truTV

Second Round and Beyond

• Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23: Second round games will take place with teams that advance from the first round.

• Thursday, March 27 and Friday, March 28: Sweet 16 round matches will be played.
• Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30: Elite Eight teams will fight for their spot in the Final Four.

How to Watch March Madness 2025 Live

Fans can watch all the NCAA tournament games live on CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV. Streaming options are available on platforms like Fubo and Sling TV, ensuring you can catch the action anywhere, anytime.