Complete Guide to the 2025 NCAA Tournament Bracket and Schedule

March Madness is back, and with it comes all the excitement, upsets, and drama basketball fans look forward to each year. The 2025 NCAA Tournament promises to deliver thrilling moments, with the Final Four hosted at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Here’s everything you need to know, from the schedule to the venues.

Highlights from 2024 and Expectations for 2025

Last year, UConn etched its name in the history books by securing back-to-back national championships, defeating Purdue 75-60 in the final. As teams prepare to vie for the 2025 title, fans can’t wait to see which school will rise to the top this season.

How to Access the 2025 NCAA Tournament Bracket

To stay updated throughout the tournament, download the official 2025 NCAA Printable Bracket. For a more interactive experience, check out the interactive version.

Key Dates for the 2025 NCAA Tournament

Mark your calendars with these important dates:

• Selection Sunday: March 16
• First Four: March 18-19
• First Round: March 20-21
• Second Round: March 22-23
• Sweet 16: March 27-28
• Elite Eight: March 29-30
• Final Four: April 5 at the Alamodome, San Antonio, TX
• Championship Game: April 7 at the Alamodome, San Antonio, TX

Tournament Venues and Hosts

This year’s games will span multiple cities, ensuring fans nationwide can experience the action:

First Four

• City: Dayton, Ohio
• Venue: UD Arena
• Host: University of Dayton

First/Second Rounds

• Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena, University of Kentucky
• Providence, RI – Amica Mutual Pavilion, Providence College
• Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena, University of Washington
• Wichita, KS – Intrust Bank Arena, Wichita State University
• Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, Mid-American Conference
• Denver, CO – Ball Arena, Mountain West Conference
• Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum, Marquette University
• Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center, North Carolina State University

Regional Rounds

• East: Newark, NJ – Prudential Center, Seton Hall University
• West: San Francisco, CA – Chase Center, Pac-12 Conference
• South: Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena, Georgia Institute of Technology
• Midwest: Indianapolis, IN – Lucas Oil Stadium, IUPUI/Horizon League

Final Four and Championship

• Location: Alamodome, San Antonio, TX
• Host: University of Texas at San Antonio

Recap of 2024 NCAA Tournament Highlights

For a glimpse of last year’s unforgettable moments:

• UConn’s dominant performance against Purdue.
• Upsets, such as Oakland’s shock win over Kentucky.
• High-scoring games, including Colorado’s 102-100 win over Florida.

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