2025 NCAA Tournament: Key Dates and Highlights
The excitement of the 2025 NCAA Tournament is in full swing, with two teams already securing their spots in the Final Four. The anticipation builds as the competition approaches the next crucial rounds, following several thrilling matchups in March.
Current Landscape of the Tournament
As the tournament unfolds, one of the notable discussions has been about the emergence of traditional powerhouses. This year, only one double-digit seed reached the Sweet 16—an Arkansas team under the guidance of John Calipari. While the absence of “Cinderellas” is felt, a silver lining is the promise of Elite Eight performances packed with talent, featuring matchups between top-seeded teams that could produce memorable games.
Upcoming Schedule and Results
The NCAA Tournament’s format involves a steady progression toward the Final Four, with critical games occurring throughout March. Below is a snapshot of the latest results and upcoming games:
Elite Eight Matchups
Date: Sunday, March 30
- Location: South Region – State Farm Arena (Atlanta), Midwest Region – Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis)
- Game 1: (1) Houston 69, (2) Tennessee 50 (Midwest)
- Game 2: (1) Auburn vs. (2) Michigan State – 5:05 p.m. (South)
Final Four Details
Date: Saturday, April 5
Location: Alamodome (San Antonio)
- Matchup 1: (2) Michigan State or (1) Auburn vs. (1) Florida – 6:09 p.m.
- Matchup 2: (1) Houston vs. (1) Duke – 8:49 p.m.
National Championship Game
Date: Monday, April 7
Location: Alamodome (San Antonio)
- Time: 8:50 p.m. – Featuring the winners of the semifinal matches.
Summary of Earlier Rounds
First Four
Date: March 18
- (16) Alabama State 70, (16) Saint Francis 68
- (11) North Carolina 95, (11) San Diego State 68
First Round Results
Date: March 21
- (2) Alabama 90, (15) Robert Morris 80
- (1) Duke 93, (16) Mount St. Mary’s 49
Second Round Outcomes
Date: March 22
- (4) Purdue 76, (12) McNeese 72
- (10) Arkansas 75, (2) St. John’s 66
The journey continues as fans eagerly await the upcoming matches, with CBS Sports providing regular updates on game schedules, locations, and outcomes across various platforms including CBS, TNT, TBS, and truTV. All games available on CBS will also be accessible to Paramount+ subscribers.