March Madness 2025 brought the thrill, buzzer-beaters, and bracket-busting upsets we all crave each spring. With fans across the country tuning in for every slam dunk and Cinderella story, the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament remains one of the most anticipated events in sports.

Whether you were tracking your bracket or just enjoying the madness, here’s a complete rundown of the 2025 NCAA Men’s Tournament schedule, including key dates and location details.

📅 2025 NCAA Men’s Tournament Schedule & Locations

🗓️ Selection Sunday

  • Date: March 16, 2025

  • Time: 6:00 PM ET

  • Broadcast: CBS

  • Details: This is when the 68-team bracket was revealed, sparking millions of office pools and friendly bets across the country.

🔥 First Four

  • Dates: March 18–19, 2025

  • Location: UD Arena – Dayton, Ohio

  • Details: Four games to kick off the tournament, featuring the lowest-seeded teams fighting for a spot in the main bracket.

🏀 First Round

  • Dates: March 20–21, 2025

  • Locations:

    • Charlotte, NC

    • Omaha, NE

    • Salt Lake City, UT

    • Pittsburgh, PA

    • Providence, RI

    • Memphis, TN

    • Spokane, WA

    • Indianapolis, IN

Watch on: CBS, TBS, March Madness Live

⛹️ Second Round

  • Dates: March 22–23, 2025

  • Details: Winners from the first round face off, leaving only the Sweet 16 standing.

🏆 Sweet 16

  • Dates: March 27–28, 2025

  • Locations:

    • Detroit, MI (Midwest)

    • Los Angeles, CA (West)

    • Dallas, TX (South)

    • Boston, MA (East)

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🏅 Elite Eight

  • Dates: March 29–30, 2025

  • Details: The winners from the Sweet 16 battled it out for a coveted spot in the Final Four.

🎉 Final Four

🏆 National Championship Game

  • Date: April 7, 2025

  • Location: Alamodome – San Antonio, Texas

  • Details: The last two teams standing will battle for the NCAA crown in front of a packed crowd and millions of viewers worldwide.

📲 How to Watch March Madness 2025

🎯 Tips for 2026 Bracket Makers

Already looking forward to next year? Here are some bracket-filling tips based on this year’s madness:

  • ✅ Don’t sleep on the No. 10 seeds—they crushed it in 2025.

  • ✅ Defense still wins championships.

  • ✅ Experienced backcourts = bracket busters.

🗣️ Final Thoughts

Whether you were cheering for a blue-blood powerhouse or rooting for a surprise Cinderella, March Madness 2025 delivered non-stop entertainment. As the confetti settles, the countdown to 2026 begins!

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