2025 March Madness: Printable Bracket and Full Tournament Schedule

The 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is shaping up to be one of the most exciting events of the year. With the official bracket now available, fans can start planning their March Madness experience.

This year’s tournament features a thrilling lineup of games, culminating in the Final Four in San Antonio, Texas. UConn, the reigning champions, are looking to defend their title after a dominant performance last season.

Let’s dive into the key details and schedule for this year’s tournament.

March Madness 2025: Key Dates and Schedule

The 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament kicks off with Selection Sunday on March 16, 2025, at 6 p.m. ET on CBS. This is when the official bracket will be revealed, setting the stage for the exciting matchups to come. The tournament will proceed as follows:

• First Four: March 18-19 in Dayton, Ohio
• First Round: March 20-21
• Second Round: March 22-23
• Sweet 16: March 27-28
• Elite Eight: March 29-30
• Final Four: April 5 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas
• NCAA Championship Game: April 7 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas

Regional Sites and Hosts

This year’s tournament will be hosted across various cities and venues, each adding its unique flavor to the event. Here are the sites for the 2025 men’s tournament:

• First Four: Dayton, Ohio – UD Arena (University of Dayton)
• First/Second Rounds:
  • Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena (University of Kentucky)
  • Providence, RI – Amica Mutual Pavilion (Providence College)
  • Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena (University of Washington)
  • Wichita, KS – Intrust Bank Arena (Wichita State University)
  • Cleveland, OH – Rocket Arena (Mid-American Conference)
  • Denver, CO – Ball Arena (Mountain West Conference)
  • Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum (Marquette University)
  • Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center (NC State University)
• Regional Rounds:
  • East Regional: Newark, NJ – Prudential Center (Seton Hall University)
  • West Regional: San Francisco, CA – Chase Center (Pac-12 Conference)
  • South Regional: Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena (Georgia Institute of Technology)
  • Midwest Regional: Indianapolis, IN – Lucas Oil Stadium (IU Indianapolis/Horizon League)

Last Year’s Highlights

The 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament was full of unforgettable moments and standout performances. UConn emerged victorious, securing their second consecutive national title with a commanding 75-60 win over Purdue in the championship game. Here are some highlights from last year’s tournament:

First Four and Round of 64

The tournament began with the First Four games in Dayton, Ohio, where teams like Wagner and Colorado State secured their spots in the main bracket. The Round of 64 saw several upsets and thrilling games, including:

• (11) Duquesne 71, (6) BYU 67
• (14) Oakland 80, (3) Kentucky 76
• (13) Yale 78, (4) Auburn 76

Round of 32 and Sweet 16

The excitement continued in the Round of 32, with top seeds like North Carolina and Purdue advancing. The Sweet 16 featured some intense matchups, including:

• (1) UConn 82, (5) San Diego State 52
• (4) Alabama 89, (1) North Carolina 87
• (11) NC State 66, (2) Marquette 58

Elite Eight to the Championship Game

The Elite Eight showcased the best of college basketball, with UConn, Alabama, Purdue, and NC State making it to the Final Four. The semifinals saw UConn and Purdue emerging victorious, setting up a highly anticipated championship game. UConn’s dominance was on full display as they defeated Purdue to clinch the title.

Looking Ahead to 2025

As we look forward to the 2025 tournament, several teams will be aiming to dethrone UConn and claim the national championship.

With a mix of experienced teams and rising stars, this year’s tournament promises to deliver more unforgettable moments and thrilling basketball action.

For more information and to view the official bracket, visit the NCAA’s official website.

Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as we get closer to March Madness 2025.