2025 NCAA Tournament: A Comprehensive Guide

The 2025 NCAA Tournament is set to commence with the First Four games taking place on March 18 and 19, followed by the first and second rounds on March 20 and 21. This action-packed opening week will transition rapidly from a full field of 68 teams to a coveted Sweet 16 in just six days. Basketball enthusiasts should prepare for a thrilling experience as March Madness unfolds, lasting through to the national championship in early April.

Live Coverage and Game Analysis

As the authoritative platform for March Madness, CBS Sports will provide continuous live updates, including scores and noteworthy developments throughout the tournament. Fans can access a dynamic updating NCAA Tournament bracket and in-depth matchup analysis for every game.

Conference and Viewing Details

Following teams through the tournament can be a challenge with all the excitement. CBS Sports has streamlined the experience with a user-friendly March Madness schedule. This includes specific viewing information classified by region to help you keep track of your favored teams and potential competitors throughout the tournament.

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Your Go-To Resource for the Tournament

This page will serve as a go-to resource. Once the games kick off on Tuesday, it will be continuously updated with scores, critical analysis, and much more, leading up to the Final Four on April 5 and the national championship on April 7.

2025 NCAA Tournament Bracket and Schedule

All Times Eastern

South Region

First Four Games

• Tuesday, March 18 – Dayton
  • (16) Saint Francis vs. (16) Alabama State | 6:40 p.m., truTV
  • (11) North Carolina vs. (11) San Diego State | 9:10 p.m., truTV

First Round

• Thursday, March 20 – Lexington
  • (9) Creighton vs. (8) Louisville | 12:15 p.m., CBS
  • Winner of Saint Francis/Alabama State vs. (1) Auburn | 2:50 p.m., CBS
• Thursday, March 20 – Denver
  • (13) Yale vs. (4) Texas A&M | 7:25 p.m., TBS
  • (12) UC San Diego vs. (5) Michigan | 10:00 p.m., TBS
• Friday, March 21 – Milwaukee
  • (14) Lipscomb vs. (3) Iowa State | 1:30 p.m., TNT
  • Winner of North Carolina/San Diego State vs. (6) Ole Miss | 4:05 p.m., TNT
• Friday, March 21 – Cleveland
  • (10) New Mexico vs. (7) Marquette | 7:25 p.m., TBS
  • (15) Bryant vs. (2) Michigan State | 10:00 p.m., TBS

East Region

First Four Game

• Wednesday, March 19 – Dayton
  • (16) Mount St. Mary’s vs. (16) American | 6:40 p.m., truTV

First Round

• Thursday, March 20 – Denver
  • (14) Montana vs. (3) Wisconsin | 1:30 p.m., TNT
  • (11) VCU vs. (6) BYU | 4:05 p.m., TNT
• Friday, March 21 – Raleigh
  • (9) Baylor vs. (8) Mississippi State | 12:15 p.m., CBS
  • Winner of Mount St. Mary’s/American vs. (1) Duke | 2:50 p.m., TBS
• Friday, March 21 – Cleveland
  • (15) Robert Morris vs. (2) Alabama | 2:40 p.m., truTV
  • (10) Vanderbilt vs. (7) Saint Mary’s | 3:15 p.m., truTV
• Friday, March 21 – Seattle
  • (13) Akron vs. (4) Arizona | 7:35 p.m., truTV
  • (12) Liberty vs. (5) Oregon | 10:10 p.m., truTV

Midwest Region

First Four Game

• Wednesday, March 19 – Dayton
  • (11) Xavier vs. (11) Texas | 9:10 p.m., truTV

First Round

• Thursday, March 20 – Providence
  • (13) High Point vs. (4) Purdue | 12:40 p.m., truTV
  • (12) McNeese vs. (5) Clemson | 3:15 p.m., truTV
• Thursday, March 20 – Wichita
  • (16) SIU Edwardsville vs. (1) Houston | 2:00 p.m., TBS
  • (9) Georgia vs. (8) Gonzaga | 4:35 p.m., TBS
• Thursday, March 20 – Lexington
  • (15) Wofford vs. (2) Tennessee | 6:50 p.m., TNT
  • (10) Utah State vs. (7) UCLA | 9:25 p.m., TNT
• Friday, March 21 – Milwaukee
  • Winner of Xavier/Texas vs. (6) Illinois | 9:45 p.m., CBS
  • (14) Troy vs. (3) Kentucky | 7:10 p.m., CBS

West Region

First Round

• Thursday, March 20 – Providence
  • (10) Arkansas vs. (7) Kansas | 7:10 p.m., CBS
  • (15) Omaha vs. (2) St. John’s | 9:45 p.m., CBS
• Thursday, March 20 – Wichita
  • (11) Drake vs. (6) Missouri | 7:35 p.m., truTV
  • (14) UNCW vs. (3) Texas Tech | 10:10 p.m., truTV
• Friday, March 21 – Seattle
  • (12) Colorado State vs. (5) Memphis | 2:00 p.m., TBS
  • (13) Grand Canyon vs. (4) Maryland | 4:35 p.m., TBS
• Friday, March 21 – Raleigh
  • (16) Norfolk State vs. (1) Florida | 6:50 p.m., TNT
  • (9) Oklahoma vs. (8) UConn | 9:25 p.m., TNT

Upcoming Tournament Milestones

Second Round

Saturday, March 22 – Starting at 12:10 p.m. (CBS, TBS, TNT, truTV)
Locations: Rupp Arena (Lexington), Amica Mutual Pavilion (Providence), Intrust Bank Arena (Wichita), Ball Arena (Denver)

Sunday, March 23 – Starting at 12:10 p.m. (CBS, TBS, TNT, truTV)
Locations: Climate Pledge Arena (Seattle), Rocket Arena (Cleveland), Fiserv Forum (Milwaukee), Lenovo Center (Raleigh)

Sweating It Out: Sweet 16

Thursday, March 27 – Starting at 6:30 p.m. (CBS, TBS)
Locations: Prudential Center (Newark), Chase Center (San Francisco)

Friday, March 28 – Starting at 6:30 p.m. (CBS, TBS)
Locations: State Farm Arena (Atlanta), Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis)

Feeling the Pressure: Elite Eight

Saturday, March 29 – Starting at 6:09 p.m. (TBS)
Locations: Prudential Center (Newark), Chase Center (San Francisco)

Sunday, March 30 – Starting at 2:20 p.m. (CBS)
Locations: State Farm Arena (Atlanta), Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis)

Celebrate the Best: Final Four

Saturday, April 5 – Starting at 6:09 p.m. (CBS)
Location: Alamodome (San Antonio)

Crowning Glory: National Championship

Monday, April 7 – Starting at 9:20 p.m. (CBS)
Location: Alamodome (San Antonio)