March Madness 2025: NCAA Tournament Brackets Announced
The wait is over—March Madness is officially here! The brackets for the 2025 NCAA men’s and women’s tournaments have been revealed, and the countdown is on to fill out your bracket before the action begins.
Need help? We’ve got you covered. Click on the images below to access printable men’s and women’s NCAA tournament brackets, and don’t forget to enter the Yahoo Sports Bracket Mayhem game.
Men’s Tournament Overview
Auburn secured the No. 1 overall seed over Duke, while North Carolina and Texas clinched spots in the field, leaving several hopeful teams disappointed. The SEC made history by sending a record 14 teams to the tournament.
Men’s No. 1 Seeds:
- South: Auburn (No. 1 overall seed)
- East: Duke
- Midwest: Houston
- West: Florida
Tennessee, Michigan State, Alabama, and St. John’s earned No. 2 seeds.
Auburn secured the top seed after a stellar 28-5 season, navigating the second-toughest schedule in the country. Despite losing three of its last four games, including a semifinal defeat to Tennessee in the SEC Tournament, the Tigers’ dominant regular season and 16 Quad 1 wins earned them the committee’s top ranking.
Duke, meanwhile, finished 31-3 and dominated the ACC with a 19-1 record. However, the Blue Devils’ strength of schedule (57th) played a role in Auburn securing the top overall seed. Duke remains a championship favorite, especially if Cooper Flagg returns from injury.
Women’s Tournament Overview
On the women’s side, UCLA was awarded the No. 1 overall seed, with South Carolina, Texas, and USC rounding out the top spots.
Key Tournament Dates
Men’s NCAA Tournament Schedule:
- First Four: March 18-19 (TruTV)
- First Round: March 20-21 (CBS, TBS, TNT, TruTV)
- Second Round: March 22-23 (CBS, TBS, TNT, TruTV)
- Sweet 16: March 27-28 (CBS, TBS)
- Elite Eight: March 29-30 (CBS, TBS)
- Final Four: April 5 (CBS) – Alamodome, San Antonio, TX
- Championship Game: April 7 (CBS) – Alamodome, San Antonio, TX
Women’s NCAA Tournament Schedule:
- First Four: March 19-20 (ESPN2, ESPNU)
- First Round: March 21-22 (ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU)
- Second Round: March 23-24 (ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU)
- Sweet 16: March 28-29 (ESPN, ESPN2)
- Elite Eight: March 30-31 (ESPN)
- Final Four: April 4 (ESPN, ESPN+) – Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL
- Championship Game: April 6 (ESPN3, ESPN+) – Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL
Men’s Tournament Matchups by Region
South Region
- (1) Auburn vs. (16) Alabama State/Saint Francis
- (8) Louisville vs. (9) Creighton
- (5) Michigan vs. (12) UC San Diego
- (4) Texas A&M vs. (13) Yale
- (6) Ole Miss vs. (11) San Diego State/North Carolina
- (3) Iowa State vs. (14) Lipscomb
- (7) Marquette vs. (10) New Mexico
- (2) Michigan State vs. (15) Bryant
East Region
- (1) Duke vs. (16) American/Mount St. Mary’s
- (8) Mississippi State vs. (9) Baylor
- (5) Oregon vs. (12) Liberty
- (4) Arizona vs. (13) Akron
- (6) BYU vs. (11) VCU
- (3) Wisconsin vs. (14) Montana
- (7) Saint Mary’s vs. (10) Vanderbilt
- (2) Alabama vs. (15) Robert Morris
Midwest Region
- (1) Houston vs. (16) SIU Edwardsville
- (8) Gonzaga vs. (9) Georgia
- (5) Clemson vs. (12) McNeese
- (4) Purdue vs. (13) High Point
- (6) Illinois vs. (11) Texas/Xavier
- (3) Kentucky vs. (14) Troy
- (7) UCLA vs. (10) Utah State
- (2) Tennessee vs. (15) Wofford
West Region
- (1) Florida vs. (16) Norfolk State
- (8) UConn vs. (9) Oklahoma
- (5) Memphis vs. (12) Colorado State
- (4) Maryland vs. (13) Grand Canyon
- (6) Missouri vs. (11) Drake
- (3) Texas Tech vs. (14) UNC Wilmington
- (7) Kansas vs. (10) Arkansas
- (2) St. John’s vs. (15) Omaha
Conference Breakdown
- SEC: 14 bids (most ever for a single conference)
- Big Ten: 8 bids
- Big 12: 7 bids
- Big East: 5 bids
- ACC: 4 bids
- MWC: 4 bids
- WCC: 2 bids
- Other conferences: 1 bid each
Final Thoughts
The 2025 NCAA Tournament is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent history. With powerhouse programs vying for the title and record-breaking conference representation, this year’s March Madness promises unforgettable moments.
Start filling out your bracket now and get ready for the madness!