March Madness Schedule 2025: Key Dates and Locations

The 2025 NCAA Tournament is just around the corner, with Selection Sunday set for March 16. As conference tournaments wrap up and automatic bids are secured, the 68-team field will soon be finalized. The First Four games kick off on March 18 in Dayton, Ohio, followed by first and second-round action across eight cities. The tournament will conclude with the Final Four on April 5 and the national championship game on April 7, both held at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

March Madness 2025 Schedule and Locations

Once Selection Sunday has completed, the once-empty March Madness bracket will populated and revealed, teams will begin their path toward the championship, playing at various locations across the country. Here’s a breakdown of the key rounds and venues:

• First Four March 18-19 – Dayton, Ohio
• First & Second Rounds March 20-21, March 22-23 – Hosted in Lexington (KY), Providence (RI), Seattle (WA), Wichita (KS), Cleveland (OH), Denver (CO), Milwaukee (WI), and Raleigh (NC)
• Regional Semifinals (Sweet 16) & Regional Finals (Elite Eight) March 27-28, March 29-30 – Played in Newark (East), Atlanta (South), Indianapolis (Midwest), and San Francisco (West)
• Final Four & National Championship April 5, April 7 – San Antonio, Texas (Alamodome)

The Road to March Madness

With conference tournaments underway, teams on the bubble are making their final push for a tournament bid. Some will secure an automatic berth by winning their conference, while others must rely on at-large selections made by the selection committee.

Bubble teams like Oklahoma strengthened their case late in the season, securing two key wins against Missouri and Texas. Meanwhile, Indiana, dealing with off-court uncertainty following coach Mike Woodson’s retirement announcement, managed to win five of their last seven games, keeping their tournament hopes alive with victories over Michigan State and Purdue.

Additionally, every year there are “bid stealers”—teams that unexpectedly win their conference tournament to claim a spot, knocking out hopeful at-large teams. With Champ Week in full swing, expect plenty of movement before Selection Sunday finalizes the field.

Get ready for the 2025 March Madness Men’s NCAA tournament with this handy schedule. It has all the dates and locations you need to know, including the highly anticipated Final Four. Download it now and start planning your ultimate March Madness experience.