March Madness Selection Sunday Highlights in 2025
This past Sunday in Indianapolis, excitement was in the air as the brackets for the 2025 NCAA Division I basketball tournaments were revealed. Fans, players, and coaches gathered around for **Selection Sunday**, when the 68-team fields for both the men’s and women’s tournaments were announced. The men’s bracket was unveiled first at 6 p.m. ET, followed by the women’s bracket at 8 p.m. ET.
This year’s men’s tournament promised to deliver plenty of excitement, with games taking place in various locations across the country. Fans are eager to see which teams will make a run for the championship. The tournament will kick off with the First Four games on March 18, 2025, leading into the main event starting on March 20, 2025. Here’s the complete match schedule:
- March 18, 2025: First Four games
- March 20-21, 2025: First Round
- March 22-23, 2025: Second Round
- March 28-29, 2025: Sweet 16
- April 5, 2025: Final Four
- April 7, 2025: Championship Game
Meanwhile, the women’s tournament is also set to showcase outstanding talent this year. The **first round** for women will also take place shortly after the men’s games, with the same structured gameplay:
- March 22-23, 2025: First Round
- March 24-25, 2025: Second Round
- March 29, 2025: Sweet 16
- April 6, 2025: Final Four
- April 8, 2025: Championship Game
As teams prepare for their playoff journeys, fans will eagerly fill out their brackets and make predictions for who will come out on top. This tournament is known for its surprises, thrilling games, and unforgettable moments. Selection Sunday was just the beginning of what promises to be a sensational March Madness!
