March Madness 2025: Where to Watch Selection Sunday, Full Tournament Schedule, and Latest Bracket Updates

March Madness 2025: Full Guide to Selection Sunday, Tournament Schedule, and Bracket Updates

The countdown to March Madness 2025 is on! With just days left until the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments tip off, excitement is reaching a fever pitch. But before the action begins on the court, there’s one crucial event that sets the stage for the madness: Selection Sunday on March 16, 2025.

This highly anticipated event will determine which 68 teams will compete in both the men’s and women’s tournaments, as well as their placements within the official bracket. If you’re eager to follow along, here’s everything you need to know about Selection Sunday, the full tournament schedule, and how to watch all the action live.

What Happens on Selection Sunday?

Selection Sunday is when the official March Madness bracket is revealed. The NCAA selection committee announces the 68-team field for both the men’s and women’s tournaments, including which teams have secured an automatic bid and which teams will receive at-large invitations.

How Are Teams Selected?

31 teams in each tournament will have already punched their ticket by winning their conference championships.
The remaining 37 teams will receive an at-large bid, chosen by the NCAA selection committee based on their performance throughout the season.

How Are Brackets Formed?

The 68 qualifying teams are divided into four regions.
Each team is assigned a seed (rank) from 1 to 16 within their region.
Higher-seeded teams face lower-seeded teams in the first round, following the single-elimination format—win and advance, lose and go home.

Selection Sunday is when fans get their first look at the full tournament bracket, making it a must-watch event for basketball enthusiasts, bracketologists, and sports bettors alike.

Full March Madness 2025 Schedule

After the Selection Sunday announcements, the March Madness tournaments will officially begin. Below is the complete schedule for both the men’s and women’s tournaments.

Men’s NCAA Tournament Schedule

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 – Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas
NCAA Championship Game: April 7 – Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas

Women’s NCAA Tournament Schedule

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 – Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida
NCAA Championship Game: April 6 – Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida

How to Watch Selection Sunday Live

Want to catch the Selection Sunday bracket reveal as it happens? Here’s how you can watch it live:

Men’s bracket reveal: CBS – 6 PM ET
Women’s bracket reveal: ESPN – 7 PM ET

Both broadcasts will provide expert analysis, reactions, and exclusive interviews as teams learn their fate in the tournament.

Get Ready for March Madness 2025!

With Selection Sunday right around the corner, basketball fans everywhere are gearing up for the most exciting month in college basketball. Whether you’re filling out your bracket, supporting your favorite team, or just enjoying the thrill of the tournament, March Madness 2025 promises to deliver unforgettable moments.

Be sure to mark your calendar for March 16 and don’t miss the official bracket reveal!

Stay tuned for more updates, game previews, and expert predictions as the madness unfolds!