March Madness Selection Sunday

Last Modified Mar 12, 2025 08:27 GMT
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With Selection Sunday less than two weeks away, the wait for March Madness is almost over. The 68 teams who will participate in both men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament will be announced on Selection Sunday. It is the day when the NCAA selection committee announces the final NCAA Tournament bracket of 68 teams from conferences such as SEC, Big 12, ACC, Big Ten, and others.

When is March Madness' Selection Sunday?

The Selection Sunday for March Madness 2025 will be held on March 16, 2025, for both men’s and women’s tournaments. The men’s NCAA tournament selection time is scheduled to be at 6 p.m. ET, whereas the women’s bracket will be announced shortly after, at 8 p.m. ET.

Where to watch March Madness Selection Sunday?

The Selection Sunday broadcast for the men’s bracket will air nationally on CBS, whereas the women’s bracket announcement will be aired on ESPN.

Men's March Madness 2025 schedule

The 2025 men’s NCAA tournament starts on Tuesday, March 18, with the national championship game scheduled to take place on Monday, April 7. Let’s check out the key dates and schedule for the men’s NCAA tournament:

RoundDate
Selection SundayMarch 16
First FourMarch 18-19
First roundMarch 20-21
Second roundMarch 22-23
Sweet 16March 27-28
Elite EightMarch 29-30
Final FourApril 5
NCAA championship gameApril 7

Women's March Madness 2025 schedule

The 2025 women’s NCAA tournament begins on Wednesday, March 19, whereas the NCAA championship game takes place on Sunday, April 6. Let’s take a look at the key dates and schedule for the women’s NCAA tournament:

RoundDate
Selection SundayMarch 16
First FourMarch 19-20
First roundMarch 21-22
Second roundMarch 23-24
Sweet 16March 28-29
Elite EightMarch 30-31
Final FourApril 4
NCAA championship gameApril 6

FAQs on March Madness

A. Selection Sunday starts at 6 pm E.T. on March 16, 2025.

A. March Madness starts on March 18, 2025.

A. 68 teams are eligible for March Madness.

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