Introduction to Selection Sunday
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
Date of Selection Sunday
Both the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament brackets will be revealed on Selection Sunday, which is Sunday, March 16.
Time of Selection Sunday
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.
Men’s Selection Sunday Show
TV Channel
CBS will unveil the men’s bracket during the "2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Selection Show." Adam Zucker will host alongside analysts Clark Kellogg, Jay Wright and Seth Davis.
Live Streaming
The show will be available to stream on Paramount+ and NCAA March Madness Live.
Women’s Selection Sunday Show
TV Channel
The women’s bracket will be released on ESPN during the "NCAA Women’s Selection Special."
Live Streaming
The 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 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 will be competing and have the chance to start filling out their brackets. Whether watching on CBS for the men’s bracket or ESPN for the women’s, and streaming on various platforms, there are multiple ways to catch the action.
FAQs
- Q: When is Selection Sunday?
- A: Selection Sunday is on March 16, 2025.
- Q: What time does the men’s Selection Sunday show start?
- A: The men’s bracket reveal starts at 6 p.m. ET.
- Q: Where can I watch the men’s Selection Sunday show?
- A: The men’s bracket will be unveiled on CBS and can also be streamed on Paramount+ and NCAA March Madness Live.
- Q: What time does the women’s Selection Sunday show start?
- A: The women’s bracket reveal starts at 8 p.m. ET.
- Q: Where can I watch the women’s Selection Sunday show?
- A: The women’s bracket will be released on ESPN and can also be streamed on ESPN.com, the ESPN app, and ESPN+.
