Introduction to March Madness
Who’s ready to fill out some March Madness brackets?
The full 68-team brackets for the 2025 men’s and women’s NCAA Tournaments will be revealed on Selection Sunday.
Several teams have already automatically qualified for the Big Dance through conference tournaments. But those on the bubble that don’t earn an automatic bid will be glued to the television come Sunday.
So, which teams will go dancing? And which ones will be snubbed? Here’s how to watch the March Madness bracket reveals:
When and What to Expect
Schedule for Selection Sunday
Both the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament brackets will be revealed on Selection Sunday, which is Sunday, March 16.
The men’s bracket comes out first starting at 6 p.m. ET followed by the women’s bracket starting at 8 p.m. ET.
TV Channels for Selection Sunday
The men’s bracket will be unveiled on CBS during the "2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Selection Show." Adam Zucker will host alongside analysts Clark Kellogg, Jay Wright and Seth Davis.
The women’s bracket will be released on ESPN during the "NCAA Women’s Selection Special."
Streaming Options
Men’s Selection Sunday
The men’s Selection Sunday show will be available to stream on Paramount+ and NCAA March Madness Live.
Women’s Selection Sunday
The women’s Selection Sunday show can be streamed on ESPN.com, the ESPN app and ESPN+.
First Games of March Madness
The men’s tournament kicks off with the First Four on Wednesday, March 19. The women’s First Four begins on Thursday, March 20.
Conclusion
Selection Sunday is a crucial day for all NCAA basketball fans as it sets the stage for the March Madness tournaments. With the brackets being revealed for both men’s and women’s tournaments, fans will finally know which teams made the cut and which ones will be left out. By following the guide on how to watch the Selection Sunday shows, either on TV or through streaming services, no one has to miss out on the excitement.
FAQs
- Q: When is Selection Sunday?
- A: Selection Sunday is on March 16, 2025.
- Q: What time does the men’s bracket come out?
- A: The men’s bracket is revealed starting at 6 p.m. ET.
- Q: What time does the women’s bracket come out?
- A: The women’s bracket is revealed starting at 8 p.m. ET.
- Q: How can I stream the men’s Selection Sunday show?
- A: You can stream it on Paramount+ and NCAA March Madness Live.
- Q: How can I stream the women’s Selection Sunday show?
- A: You can stream it on ESPN.com, the ESPN app, and ESPN+.
