The excitement of college basketball is upon us with the arrival of March Madness. On March 16, "Selection Sunday" will unveil the 68 teams competing in the 2025 NCAA Division I men's and women's tournaments.
Since the start of the season in November, numerous athletes have competed fiercely in regular and conference games, all vying for a coveted spot in the tournament. The NCAA selection committee will determine which teams make it, setting the stage for thrilling games filled with surprises, last-second shots, and the pursuit of a championship.
The men's tournament selection will be broadcast at 6 p.m. ET on CBS and available for streaming on Paramount+. The women's selection follows at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN, with streaming on ESPN+. Additionally, live coverage will be available through NCAA March Madness Live.
Adam Zucker will lead the men's selection show on CBS, accompanied by analysts Clark Kellogg, Jay Wright, and Seth Davis. Bubba Cunningham, chair of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball committee, will provide insights on the bracket during a live interview.
For the women's selection show, ESPN's Elle Duncan will host, with analysis from Andraya Carter, Rebecca Lobo, Carolyn Peck, reporter Holly Rowe, and bracket expert Charlie Creme.
The men's tournament kicks off with the First Four on March 18 and 19 at the University of Dayton in Ohio, culminating in the championship game on April 7 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Here's the schedule for the men's tournament:
- First Four: March 18-19
- First Round: March 20-21
- Second Round: March 22-23
- Sweet 16: March 27-28
- Elite Eight: March 29-30
- Final Four: April 5 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas
- Championship Game: April 7 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas
The women's tournament begins with the First Four on March 19 and 20, with the location yet to be announced. The championship game is set for April 6 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Here’s the schedule for the women’s tournament:
- First Four: March 19-20
- First Round: March 21-22
- Second Round: March 23-24
- Sweet 16: March 28-29
- Elite Eight: March 30-31
- Final Four: April 4 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida
- Championship Game: April 6 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida