March Madness 2025: Schedule, Matchups, and Viewing Options
March Madness 2025 is in full swing, captivating basketball fans worldwide. The NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, renowned for its thrilling matchups and Cinderella stories, began with the First Four games on March 18-19 and has now advanced to the First Round, taking place on March 20-21. [NCAA.com]
Upcoming Schedule:
- 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 Game: April 7 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas
Notable First Round Games on March 21 (All times Eastern Time):
| Time (ET) | Matchup | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|
| 12:15 PM | No. 9 Baylor vs. No. 8 Mississippi State | CBS |
| 12:40 PM | No. 15 Robert Morris vs. No. 2 Alabama | truTV |
| 1:30 PM | No. 14 Lipscomb vs. No. 3 Iowa State | TNT |
| 2:00 PM | No. 12 Colorado State vs. No. 5 Memphis | TBS |
| 2:50 PM | No. 16 Mount St. Mary's vs. No. 1 Duke | CBS |
| 3:15 PM | No. 10 Vanderbilt vs. No. 7 Saint Mary's | truTV |
| 4:05 PM | No. 11 North Carolina vs. No. 6 Ole Miss | TNT |
| 4:35 PM | No. 13 Grand Canyon vs. No. 4 Maryland | TBS |
| 6:50 PM | No. 16 Norfolk State vs. No. 1 Florida | TNT |
| 7:10 PM | No. 14 Troy vs. No. 3 Kentucky | CBS |
| 7:25 PM | No. 10 New Mexico vs. No. 7 Marquette | TBS |
| 7:35 PM | No. 13 Akron vs. No. 4 Arizona | truTV |
| 9:25 PM | No. 9 Oklahoma vs. No. 8 UConn | TNT |
| 9:45 PM | No. 11 Xavier vs. No. 6 Illinois | TNT |
| 10:00 PM | No. 15 Bryant vs. No. 2 Michigan State | TBS |
| 10:10 PM | No. 12 Liberty vs. No. 5 Oregon | truTV |
*Please note that game times are subject to change. For the most current schedule and updates, refer to official NCAA sources or trusted sports news outlets.
Viewing Options:
In the United States, games are broadcast on CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV. Streaming is available through services like Paramount+, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and the NCAA's official platforms. [Yahoo Sports]
For fans in other parts of world 🌍, accessing live broadcasts may be challenging due to regional restrictions. However, you can follow live scores, updates, and highlights on the NCAA's official website and various sports news platforms.