The 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, commonly known as March Madness, commenced with Selection Sunday on March 16, 2025. The tournament features 68 teams competing in a single-elimination format over three weeks, culminating in the National Championship game on April 7, 2025.
Key Dates:
- 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 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas
- National Championship: April 7 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas
Tournament Venues:
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First Four:
- UD Arena, Dayton, Ohio (March 18-19)
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First and Second Rounds:
- Rupp Arena, Lexington, Kentucky (March 20-22)
- Amica Mutual Pavilion, Providence, Rhode Island (March 20-22)
- Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington (March 21-23)
- Intrust Bank Arena, Wichita, Kansas (March 20-22)
- Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio (March 21-23)
- Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado (March 20-22)
- Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (March 21-23)
- PNC Arena, Raleigh, North Carolina (March 21-23)
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Regional Semifinals and Finals (Sweet 16 and Elite Eight):
- East Regional: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey (March 27-29)
- West Regional: Chase Center, San Francisco, California (March 27-29)
- South Regional: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia (March 28-30)
- Midwest Regional: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana (March 28-30)
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Final Four and National Championship:
- Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas (April 5 and April 7)
For the most current information on game schedules, matchups, and results, please refer to the official NCAA website.
Please note that game times are subject to change, and it's advisable to check local listings or official sources for the latest updates.