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- March Madness bracket will be revealed on Selection Sunday on CBS.
- Here’s how to stream the selection show on CBS for free. You can also watch on Paramount+ with a subscription.
The day college basketball fans have all been waiting for is finally here.
The Selection Sunday show is just hours away from unveiling the 68-team field for the 2025 men’s NCAA Tournament, and the anticipation for March Madness is at its peak.
As the hour of reckoning approaches, some teams are confident that their performance during the season has secured them a spot, eagerly awaiting their names to be called. Others, however, are holding their breath, hoping their efforts have impressed the tournament committee enough to earn a bid.
The March Madness tournament is set to begin with the First Four games on March 18 in Dayton, Ohio. This exciting journey will take fans to various cities across the nation and will culminate at the Alamodome in San Antonio for the Final Four on April 5 and national championship game on April 7.
The fates of the 68 teams will unfold on the Selection Sunday show, here is how to watch it unfold.
Watch NCAA Selection Show for free
The men’s NCAA bracket will be announced on Sunday, March 16. Coverage for Selection Sunday will start at 6 p.m. ET on CBS for the men’s tournament.
Streaming options for the Selection Sunday show include Paramount+ and Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Watch Selection Sunday live with Fubo (free trial)
March Madness schedule 2025
March 16: Selection Sunday
The Selection Sunday coverage begins on March 16 at 6 p.m. ET on CBS.
March 18-19: First Four
- University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, Ohio
March 20: First round (Round of 64)
- Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky
- Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island
- Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas
- Ball Arena in Denver
March 21: First round (Round of 64)
- Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle
- Rocket Arena in Cleveland
- Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee
- PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina
March 22: Second round (Round of 32)
- Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky
- Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island
- Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas
- Ball Arena in Denver
March 23: Second round (Round of 32)
- Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle
- Rocket Arena in Cleveland
- Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee
- PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina
March 27: Sweet 16 (Regional Semifinals)
- East: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey
- West: Chase Center in San Francisco
March 28: Sweet 16 (Regional Semifinals)
- South: State Farm Arena in Atlanta
- Midwest: Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis
March 29: Elite Eight (Regional Finals)
- East: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey
- West: Chase Center in San Francisco
March 30: Elite Eight (Regional Finals)
- South: State Farm Arena in Atlanta
- Midwest: Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis
April 5: Final Four
April 7: National championship
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