Get Ready for the Madness: 2025 College Hoops Tournament Dates Revealed
As we count down the days until the 2024-25 men’s college basketball season tips off, let’s take a sneak peek at the thrilling conclusion: the 2025 NCAA tournament.
The action kicks off on March 18 with the First Four games in Dayton, Ohio, and culminates with the Final Four on April 5 and 7 at the iconic Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
This year’s tournament will feature eight exciting host cities for the first and second rounds: Lexington, Kentucky; Providence, Rhode Island; Seattle, Washington; Wichita, Kansas; Cleveland, Ohio; Denver, Colorado; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Raleigh, North Carolina.
The regional semifinals (Sweet 16) and finals (Elite Eight) will take place in four premier venues: Newark, New Jersey (East); Atlanta, Georgia (South); Indianapolis, Indiana (Midwest); and San Francisco, California (West).
Mark your calendars for Selection Sunday on March 16, when the 68-team bracket will be announced. Stay ahead of the curve with expert projections and analysis, updated regularly throughout the season.
Complete dates and venue information for the 2025 Division I men’s NCAA tournament are below:
• Selection Sunday: March 16
• First Four: March 18-19, UD Arena, Dayton
• First round (round of 64): March 20-21, various venues
• Second round (round of 32): March 22-23, various venues
• Sweet 16 (regional semifinals): March 27-28, various venues
• Elite Eight (regional finals): March 29-30, various venues
• Final Four (national semifinals & national championship): April 5, 7, Alamodome, San Antonio
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