- NCAA. Printable March Madness Bracket 2025
- NCAA. Men's March Madness 2025 Bracket and Schedule: Dates, matchups, scores, and standings in the NCAA tournament
March Madness has arrived, and Auburn is the No. 1 overall seed in the men's NCAA Tournament. This beloved annual tradition kicks off this week, with millions filling out brackets in hopes of winning the office pool or earning a little bragging rights.
Who will take home the title?
Auburn, Duke, Florida, and Houston are the top seeds, but anything can happen once the tournament begins with the First Four on Tuesday and the first round on Thursday.
Key Games to Watch
No. 5 Seed Michigan: The Big Ten champions opened as a 2.5-point favorite against No. 12 seed UC San Diego, according to BetMGM Sportsbook.
No. 8 Seed Louisville: After a late-season surge in the ACC, Louisville faces off against Big East powerhouse Creighton.
No. 8 Seed UConn: The defending champions will open their quest for a third consecutive national title as 4.5-point favorites against No. 9 seed Oklahoma.
How to Watch
Every game of the men's tournament will be broadcasted on CBS, TBS, TNT, or TruTV, along with their digital platforms, including Paramount+. CBS will cover the Final Four and the national title game this year.
You can also stream games via the NCAA's March Madness Live option. Top Betting Favorites
As the tournament begins, the top betting favorites are:
Florida
Duke
Auburn
Houston
These teams are leading the odds, but with March Madness, surprises are always in store.
Tournament Format
The tournament features 31 automatic bids, filled through league tournaments, and 37 at-large selections made by the NCAA selection committee. The bracket matchups, including all the surprises, were unveiled Sunday.
Tournament Schedule
First Four: Dayton, Ohio, on Tuesday and Wednesday
First and Second Rounds: Thursday and Friday, spanning from Providence, Rhode Island, to Seattle.
Sweet 16 Weekend: March 27-30 in Newark (East), Atlanta (South), Indianapolis (Midwest), and San Francisco (West).
Final Four: San Antonio on Saturday, April 5, with the national championship game on Monday, April 7.