Introduction to 2025 March Madness
The 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament begins with the First Four in Dayton, Ohio and ends in San Antonio for the Final Four.
Tournament Schedule
Here are the dates and locations for this year’s March Madness:
- 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
- NCAA championship game: April 7 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas
Tournament Locations
| Here are the sites for the early rounds, regionals and Final Four: | ROUND | CITY | VENUE | DATES | HOST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Four | Dayton, Ohio | UD Arena | March 18 – 19 | University of Dayton | |
| First/Second | Lexington, KY | Rupp Arena | March 20 -22 | University of Kentucky | |
| First/Second | Providence, RI | Amica Mutual Pavilion | March 20 – 22 | Providence College | |
| First/Second | Seattle, WA | Climate Pledge Arena | March 21 – 23 | University of Washington | |
| First/Second | Wichita, KS | Intrust Bank Arena | March 20 – 22 | Wichita State University | |
| First/Second | Cleveland, OH | Rocket Arena | March 21 – 23 | Mid-American Conference | |
| First/Second | Denver, CO | Ball Arena | March 20 – 22 | Mountain West Conference | |
| First/Second | Milwaukee, WI | Fiserv Forum | March 21 – 23 | Marquette University | |
| First/Second | Raleigh, NC | Lenovo Center | March 21 – 23 | NC State University | |
| East Regional | Newark, NJ | Prudential Center | March 27 – 29 | Seton Hall University | |
| West Regional | San Francisco, CA | Chase Center | March 27 – 29 | Pac-12 Conference | |
| South Regional | Atlanta, GA | State Farm Arena | March 28 – 30 | Georgia Institute of Technology | |
| Midwest Regional | Indianapolis, IN | Lucas Oil Stadium | March 28 – 30 | IU Indianapolis/Horizon League |
NCAA Tournament Bracket
Click the graphic for a printable NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament bracket.
Conclusion
The 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament promises to be an exciting event, with the top teams in the country competing for the championship title. With the schedule and locations announced, fans can start making plans to attend the games or watch them on TV.
FAQs
- Q: When does the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament start?
A: The tournament starts on March 18 with the First Four in Dayton, Ohio. - Q: Where is the Final Four being held?
A: The Final Four is being held at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. - Q: How can I get a printable NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament bracket?
A: You can click on the graphic above to get a printable bracket.
