Basketball fans, get ready! March Madness is just around the corner, and there are some important dates that you need to remember. Selection Sunday, when the NCAA reveals the brackets for both the men’s and women’s tournaments, will take place on March 16, 2025. This is the day when all the teams and matchups are announced, leading to one of the most exciting times in sports!
What is Selection Sunday?
Selection Sunday is a significant event in college basketball. It marks the day when the NCAA reveals the teams that will play in the March Madness tournaments. For many teams, this is the moment they hope to earn a spot in the tournament, which is especially thrilling because only the best teams get to compete for the championship. Fans eagerly tune in to see if their favorite team made the cut!
When is Selection Sunday?
This year, Selection Sunday will be on March 16, 2025. The men’s bracket will be revealed at 6:00 PM Eastern Time on CBS, followed by the women’s bracket at 8:00 PM on ESPN. Make sure to mark your calendars, as this will kick off a month filled with thrilling basketball!
Men’s Full 2025 March Madness Schedule
The excitement kicks off with the men’s tournament on March 18, 2025, with the First Four games. From there, things get intense as teams battle through the rounds. The men’s Final Four will be held in San Antonio, Texas, on April 5, 2025, and the championship game is set for April 7, 2025. This is where legends are made!
Where will the men’s tournament games be played?
Games for the men’s tournament will be hosted in various cities across the United States leading up to the Final Four in San Antonio. Fans can look forward to thrilling matchups in some of the best arenas. This makes the atmosphere electric as teams vie for victory!
Women’s Full 2025 March Madness Schedule
On the women’s side, the tournament begins on March 19, 2025, also starting with the First Four. The women’s Final Four will take place on April 4, 2025, in Tampa, Florida, with the championship game slated for April 6, 2025. It’s another chance to showcase talent and skill on the national stage!
Where will the women’s tournament games be played?
Similar to the men’s tournament, the women’s games will be held in various cities across the U.S. Fans can expect thrilling matchups leading up to the Final Four in Tampa. Each year, these games bring excitement, showcasing the incredible talent of female athletes.
| Event | Men’s Date | Women’s Date |
|---|---|---|
| Selection Sunday | March 16, 2025 | March 16, 2025 |
| First Four | March 18-19, 2025 | March 19-20, 2025 |
| First Round | March 20-21, 2025 | March 21-22, 2025 |
| Second Round | March 22-23, 2025 | March 23-24, 2025 |
| Sweet Sixteen | March 27-28, 2025 | March 28-29, 2025 |
| Elite Eight | March 29-30, 2025 | March 30-31, 2025 |
| Final Four | April 5, 2025 | April 4, 2025 |
| Championship Game | April 7, 2025 | April 6, 2025 |
As you can see, March Madness 2025 is shaping up to be another thrilling year for college basketball fans, full of surprises and unforgettable moments. Be sure to catch all the action starting on March 16!
