College basketball fans can go big or go home with their bracket as the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament is now set.
Not quite prepared for the madness?
Here's scheduling information and how to watch the NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments.
When does March Madness start?
The men’s First Four is Tuesday and Wednesday, and the first round starts on Thursday. Here is the full men’s schedule.
- 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 (San Antonio, Texas)
- National championship: April 7 (San Antonio, Texas)