Countdown to Selection Sunday: NCAA Tournament Bracket Unveiling Soon

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Selection Sunday for the 2025 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments is set for March 16, when the 68-team fields will be revealed. This annual event signals the official start of March Madness, as teams await their fates in hopes of securing a coveted spot in the brackets.

The men’s NCAA Tournament Selection Show will air live on CBS at 6 p.m. ET, followed by the women’s selection at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. Both tournaments consist of 68 teams, comprised of automatic qualifiers from conference championships and at-large bids determined by the selection committees.

The men’s tournament will kick off in Dayton, Ohio, with the First Four games on March 18 and 19 at UD Arena. The complete key dates for the men’s tournament include:

– First Round: March 20-23 at various locations including Lexington, Kentucky, and Providence, Rhode Island.

– Regional Semifinals: March 27-28 in Newark, New Jersey, and Atlanta, Georgia.

– Final Four: April 5 in San Antonio, Texas, culminating with the national championship game on April 7.

Meanwhile, the women’s tournament begins on March 19 with the First Four games set for that same week. Post-games on March 28-30 include the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight rounds across venues like Birmingham, Alabama. The women’s Final Four will take place on April 4 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, concluding with their championship on April 6.

Team performances leading up to Selection Sunday will play a critical role in determining the bubble teams. Notable storylines include whether John Calipari‘s Wildcats can secure a significant win to bolster their resume, while JuJu Watkins will seek to lead her team to its first national title.

As March Madness progresses, fans eagerly anticipate the bracket reveal, which sets the stage for an exciting two-week tournament filled with upsets and unforgettable moments. As Sports Network’s senior analyst commented, “Selection Sunday is not just about revealing teams; it’s where dreams either come alive or shatter.”

With the excitement building and teams battling for their tournament lives, the countdown to Selection Sunday has officially begun.