NCAA March Madness Tournament Dates and Locations Announced

Dayton, Ohio – As the excitement builds for college basketball fans, the NCAA has officially announced the dates and locations for the 2025 March Madness men’s basketball tournament. With Selection Sunday set for March 16, 2025, 68 teams will eagerly await their opportunity to compete for the coveted national championship title.

The tournament will kick off with the First Four games in Dayton, Ohio on March 19 and March 20. After those initial matchups, the action continues with the Round of 64 taking place on March 21 and March 22. Teams that make it through this round will advance to the Round of 32 on March 23 and March 24.

Following the early rounds, the tournament will shift into high gear with the Sweet 16 games on March 28 and March 29. Teams that survive these intense matchups will battle it out in the Elite Eight on March 30 and March 31. As the tournament nears its conclusion, the Final Four will take place on April 6, followed by the highly anticipated National Championship Game on April 8.

For those looking ahead, the future sites for the NCAA Division I men’s basketball Final Four will also be announced soon, creating even more buzz around the tournament. As we gear up for this year’s competition, fans are already making their predictions and getting ready for what is sure to be another thrilling March Madness experience.

Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to this exciting event!