Experience the Thrill of NCAA March Madness
The Premier
College Basketball
Tournament
NCAA March Madness is an electrifying college basketball tournament that captivates fans around the world.
With its high-stakes games, dramatic upsets, and buzzer-beating shots, March Madness delivers an unparalleled level of excitement and intensity.
From the opening tip-off to the Final Four, the tournament showcases the best teams and players in the country, creating unforgettable moments that will be talked about for years to come.
Whether you're a die-hard basketball fan or just love the thrill of sports, NCAA March Madness is an event you won't want to miss. Get ready to experience the madness!
NCAA March Madness 2025
The 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament is set to begin with Selection Sunday on March 16, 2025, when the bracket will be revealed. A total of 68 teams will compete in this highly anticipated event, which is a staple of college basketball.
- First Four: The tournament will kick off with the First Four games on March 18, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio.
- First Round: Following the First Four, the first round of the tournament will take place on March 20-21, 2025.
- Final Four: The tournament will culminate in the Final Four, scheduled for April 5 and 7, 2025, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
As in previous years, the tournament will feature a single-elimination format, with teams vying for the national championship. The selection process includes 31 automatic bids awarded to conference tournament winners, while the remaining 37 bids are granted as at-large selections by the NCAA Selection Committee.
Fans can expect various viewing options, including traditional broadcasts and streaming services, ensuring they can follow their favorite teams throughout the tournament, same goes for betting on basketball. March Madness 2025 promises to deliver thrilling moments and intense competition as college basketball teams battle for the championship title!
What are the dates and schedule for the 2024
Men's NCAA tournament, also known as March Madness?
Men's NCAA tournament, also known as March Madness?
The schedule for March Madness 2024 has been announced, starting with Selection Sunday on March 17, 2024. Here are the key dates:
- Selection Sunday: March 17
- 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: Saturday, April 6 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona
- NCAA championship game: Monday, April 8 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Future Dates For Next Division I Men’s Basketball Championship
| Year | Dates | City | Venue | Host(s) |
| 2024 |
April 6 & 8
|
Phoenix
|
State Farm Stadium
|
Arizona State University
|
|
2025
|
April 5 & 7
|
San Antonio
|
Alamodome
|
University of Texas at San Antonio
University of Incarnate Word
|
|
2026
|
April 4 & 6
|
Indianapolis
|
Lucas Oil Stadium
|
Horizon League
IUPUI
|
|
2027
|
April 3 & 5
|
Detroit
|
Ford Field
|
Michigan State University
|
|
2028
|
April 1 & 3
|
Las Vegas
|
Allegiant Stadium
|
UNLV
|
|
2029
|
March 31 &
April 2
|
Indianapolis
|
Lucas Oil Stadium
|
Horizon League
IUPUI
|
|
2030
|
April 6 & 8
|
North Texas
|
AT&T Stadium
|
Big 12 Conference |
| Round | Dates | City | Venue | Host(s) |
| First Four | March 19-20 | Dayton, OH | UD Arena | University of Dayton |
| First/Second | March 22-24 | Brooklyn, NY | Barclays Center | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| First/Second | March 21-23 |
Charlotte, NC
|
Spectrum Center
|
University of North Carolina
at Charlotte
|
|
First/Second
|
March 22-24
|
Indianapolis, IN
|
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
|
Horizon League
IUPUI
|
| First/Second | March 21-23 | Omaha, NE | CHI Health Center | Creighton University |
| First/Second | March 21-23 | Pittsburgh, PA | PPG Paints Arena | Duquesne University |
| First/Second | March 21-23 | Salt Lake City, UT | Vivint Smart Home Arena | University of Utah |
| First/Second |
March 22-24
|
Spokane, WA
|
Spokane Veterans
Memorial Arena
|
University of Idaho
|
| First/Second | March 22-24 | Memphis, TN | FedEx Forum | University of Memphis |
|
East
Regional
|
March 28-30
|
Boston, MA
|
TD Garden
|
Boston College
|
|
South
Regional
|
March 29-31
|
Dallas, TX
|
American Airlines Center
|
Big 12 Conference
|
|
Midwest
Regional
|
March 29-31
|
Detroit, MI
|
Little Caesars Arena
|
University of Detroit Mercy
Oakland University
|
|
West
Regional
|
March 28-30
|
Los Angeles, CA
|
Crypto.com Arena
|
Pepperdine University
|
| Round | Dates | City | Venue | Host(s) |
| First Four | March 18-19 | Dayton, OH | UD Arena | University of Dayton |
|
First/Second
|
March 21-23
|
Cleveland, OH
|
Rocket Mortgage
FieldHouse
|
Mid-American Conference
|
| First/Second | March 20-22 | Denver, CO | Ball Arena | Mountain West Conference |
| First/Second | March 21-23 | Milwaukee, WI | Fiserv Forum | Marquette University |
| First/Second | March 20-22 | Providence, RI | Dunkin' Donuts Center | Providence College |
| First/Second | March 21-23 | Raleigh, NC | PNC Arena | North Carolina State University |
| First/Second | March 20-22 | Lexington, KY | Rupp Arena | University of Kentucky |
|
First/Second
|
March 21-23
|
Seattle, WA
|
Climate Pledge Arena
|
University of Washington
|
|
First/Second
|
March 20-22
|
Wichita, KS
|
Intrust Bank Arena
|
Wichita State University
|
|
South
Regional
|
March 28-30
|
Atlanta, GA
|
State Farm Arena
|
Georgia Institute of Technology
|
|
Midwest
Regional
|
March 28-30
|
Indianapolis, IN
|
Lucas Oil Stadium
|
Horizon League
IUPUI
|
|
East
Regional
|
March 27-29
|
Newark, NJ
|
Prudential Center
|
Seton Hall University
|
|
West
Regional
|
March 27-29 | San Francisco, CA | Chase Center | Pac-12 Conference |
| Round | Dates |
City
|
Venue
|
Host(s)
|
|
First Four
|
March 17-18
|
Dayton, OH
|
UD Arena
|
University of Dayton
|
|
First/Second
|
March 19-21
|
Buffalo, NY
|
KeyBank Center
|
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Canisius College
Niagara University
|
|
First/Second
|
March 19-21
|
Greenville, SC |
Bon Secours
Wellness Arena
|
Furman
Southern Conference
|
|
First/Second
|
March 20-22
|
Tampa, FL
|
Amalie Arena
|
University of South Florida
|
| First/Second |
March 19-21
|
Oklahoma City, OK
|
Chesapeake
Energy Arena
|
Big 12 Conference
|
| First/Second | March 20-22 | Philadelphia, PA | Wells Fargo Center | Saint Joseph's University |
| First/Second | March 19-21 | Portland, OR | Moda Center | Oregon State University |
| First/Second | March 20-22 | San Diego, CA | Viejas Arena | San Diego State University |
|
First/Second
|
March 20-22
|
St. Louis, MO
|
Enterprise Center
|
Missouri Valley Conference
|
|
Midwest
Regional
|
March 27-29
|
Chicago, IL
|
United Center
|
Northwestern University
|
|
South
Regional
|
March 26-28
|
Houston, TX
|
Toyota Center
|
University of Houston
|
|
West
Regional
|
March 26-28
|
San Jose, CA
|
SAP Center
|
San Jose State University
|
|
East
Regional
|
March 27-29
|
Washington, D.C.
|
Capital One Arena
|
Georgetown University
|
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