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2025 NCAA Tournament: March Madness Coverage and Announcing Teams
Newark, NJ – The first full two days of the 2025 NCAA Tournament concluded with 68 teams being narrowed down to 32 as round one wrapped up on Friday. The quest for the Final Four at the Alamodome in San Antonio continues, showcasing intense gameplay, unexpected finishes, and thrilling upsets.
With excitement in the air, the next phase of the tournament offers even more anticipation. Sixteen games will be aired over the weekend, with CBS Sports and TNT Sports serving as the primary broadcasters. In total, 67 games are set to be televised across CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV, ensuring fans can catch every moment of the tournament action.
Among the prominent voices calling the games this year are Ian Eagle, serving as the lead play-by-play announcer for the second consecutive season. He will share the mic with Bill Raftery, Grant Hill, and reporter Tracy Wolfson during the Final Four. Notable analyst Jalen Rose, a former Michigan star, joins the lineup this year, promising depth to the team’s commentary.
CBS leads the tournament viewership by broadcasting 24 games, including the Final Four and the Elite Eight. TBS follows closely with 18 games, while truTV will carry 21 and TNT will show 12 matchups, reaching audiences through multiple platforms.
As the tournament progresses, CBS Sports and TNT Sports remain dedicated to delivering the excitement and drama that fans expect during March Madness. Here’s a rundown of the upcoming broadcast schedule for the second round of the tournament.
Remaining 2025 NCAA Tournament Broadcast Schedule:
Saturday, March 22
Rupp Arena (Lexington), Amica Mutual Pavilion (Providence), Intrust Bank Arena (Wichita), Ball Arena (Denver)
- 5:15 p.m. – (5) Michigan vs. (4) Texas A&M, CBS
- 6:10 p.m. – (11) Drake vs. (3) Texas Tech, TNT
- 7:10 p.m. – (9) Creighton vs. (1) Auburn, TBS
- 7:45 p.m. – (6) BYU vs. (3) Wisconsin, CBS
- 8:40 p.m. – (8) Gonzaga vs. (1) Houston, TNT
- 9:40 p.m. – (7) UCLA vs. (2) Tennessee, TBS
Sunday, March 23
Climate Pledge Arena (Seattle), Rocket Arena (Cleveland), Fiserv Forum (Milwaukee), Lenovo Center (Raleigh)
- 12:10 p.m. – (8) UConn vs. (1) Florida, CBS
- 2:40 p.m. – (9) Baylor vs. (1) Duke, CBS
- 5:15 p.m. – (6) Illinois vs. (3) Kentucky, CBS
- 6:10 p.m. – (7) Saint Mary's vs. (2) Alabama, TNT
- 7:10 p.m. – (12) Colorado State vs. (4) Maryland, TBS
- 7:45 p.m. – (6) Ole Miss vs. (3) Iowa State, truTV
- 8:40 p.m. – (10) New Mexico vs. (2) Michigan State, TNT
- 9:40 p.m. – (5) Oregon vs. (4) Arizona, TBS
This weekend’s games will mark an exciting next chapter in the March Madness saga, producing a mix of thrilling plays and unforgettable moments as teams vie for a coveted spot in the Elite Eight.
