2025 NCAA Tournament Bracket: March Madness Schedule Unveiled
March Madness is heating up with the release of the official and printable 2025 NCAA tournament bracket for the Division I men’s basketball championship. This year’s tournament features an exciting final four in San Antonio, Texas, setting the stage for intense competition.
Last Year’s Triumph: UConn’s Golden Streak
Last season, the University of Connecticut (UConn) captured its second consecutive national title by defeating Purdue 75-60 in the championship game. This win solidified UConn’s standing in NCAA basketball history.
NCAA Bracket 2025: Printable March Madness Bracket
Get a closer look at this year’s tournament action with the official printable bracket. Simply click or tap the link below to open it as a .JPG file or visit the interactive bracket for an immersive experience.
Printable Bracket
| Interactive Bracket
Tournament Schedule at a Glance
Below is a detailed schedule of the 2025 NCAA men’s basketball tournament:
- Selection Sunday: March 16
- First Four: March 18-19
- First Round: March 20-21
- Second Round: March 22-23
- Sweet Sixteen: 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 Venues by Round
The games will be spread across several cities and venues. Here is a comprehensive list:
| 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 Mortgage Fieldhouse | 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 | North Carolina 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 | IUPUI/Horizon League |
2024 NCAA Recap: A Reminder of Past Glory
The 2024 NCAA tournament saw several thrilling matches, including a dominant title win by UConn. Below, we highlight key moments from last year’s tournament:
2024 NCAA Tournament Schedule, Scores, Highlights
First Four: March 19 – 20 in Dayton, Ohio
Round of 64: March 21 – 22
- Michigan State 66, Mississippi State 51
- Duquesne 71, BYU 67
- Creighton 77, Akron 60
- Arizona 85, Long Beach State 65
- North Carolina 90, Wagner 61
- Illinois 85, Morehead State 69
- Oregon 87, South Carolina 73
- Dayton 63, Nevada 60
- Texas 56, Colorado State 44
- Oakland 80, Kentucky 76
- Gonzaga 86, McNeese 65
- Iowa State 82, South Dakota State 65
- Tennessee 83, Saint Peter’s 49
