How to watch Selection Sunday, start times and more

Nic Antaya | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images

The best time in college basketball is here: March Madness. “Selection Sunday” is set for March 16, when the 68-team fields for the 2025 NCAA Division I men’s and women’s tournaments will finally be revealed.

Since November, hundreds of athletes have battled through the regular season and conference tournaments, all fighting for a spot on the bracket. The NCAA selection committee will decide their fate, setting the stage for a tournament full of upsets, buzzer beaters and championship dreams.

How to watch Selection Sunday

Selection for the men’s tournament begins at 6 p.m. ET on CBS and streams on Paramount+. Selection for the women’s tournament is at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN and streams on ESPN+.

The NCAA will also stream live coverage of the show on NCAA March Madness Live.

Who is hosting?

CBS’ Adam Zucker will host the men’s selection show and will be joined by analysts Clark Kellogg, Jay Wright and Seth Davis. Bubba Cunningham, chair of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball committee, will also discuss the bracket in a live interview.

ESPN’s Elle Duncan will host the women’s selection show. Analysts Andraya Carter, Rebecca Lobo, Carolyn Peck, reporter Holly Rowe and “bracketologist” Charlie Creme will be part of the coverage.

The First Four of the men’s tournament kicks off on March 18 and 19 at the University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio. The championship game is slated for April 7 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

Here’s the full timeline for the men’s tournament:

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 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas

NCAA championship game: April 7 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas

Women’s tournament schedule

The First Four of the women’s tournament kicks off on March 19 and 20. The location is to be determined. The championship game is slated for April 6 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.

Here’s the full timeline for the women’s tournament:

First Four: March 19-20

First round: March 21-22

Second round: March 23-24

Sweet 16: March 28-29

Elite Eight: March 30-31

Final Four: Friday, April 4, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida

NCAA championship game: Sunday, April 6, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.

Aniket Pujari

Aniket Pujari

Aniket Pujari, a graduate in Financial Markets, is the founder of Minute To Know News, a digital platform providing daily news updates on cryptocurrencies, finance, and economics. With a passion for finance and technology, Aniket has been exploring the world of cryptocurrencies since 2015, building a deep understanding of these rapidly evolving industries.

Related Posts

Trump World Liberty Financial crypto sold $550 million in tokens

The World Liberty Financial website arranged on a smartphone in New York, US, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.  Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty Images President Donald Trump’s World Liberty…

Trump nominates Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford as US FAA head

FILE PHOTO: Republic CEO Bryan Bedford speaks during a news conference, Tuesday, April 13, 2010, in Milwaukee. Morry Gash | AP U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford as the…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You Missed

Trump World Liberty Financial crypto sold $550 million in tokens

Trump World Liberty Financial crypto sold $550 million in tokens

Ex-Credit Suisse Client Pleads Guilty to Hiding Money From IRS

Trump Taps Republic Airways CEO to Lead US Aviation Regulator

US federal judge allows attorneys to subpoena financial records in Antigua yacht case