The highly anticipated 2025 SEC men’s basketball tournament is set to kick off on Wednesday, March 12, with the championship game scheduled for Sunday, March 16. Taking place at the renowned Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., this tournament promises exciting matchups and fierce competition.
Get ready for all the action with the detailed bracket, schedule, and game times provided below. The tournament seeds will be determined following the conclusion of the regular season on Saturday, March 8.
2025 SEC Tournament Bracket:
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The tournament schedule and game times are as follows:
All times are in Eastern Time (ET):
Wednesday, March 12 – First Round
Thursday, March 13 – Second Round
Friday, March 14 – Quarterfinals
Game 9: No. 1 Auburn vs. Game 5 winner | 1 p.m. on ESPN
Game 10: No. 4 Tennessee vs. Game 6 winner | 25 minutes after Game 9 on ESPN
Game 11: No. 2 Florida vs. Game 7 winner | 7 p.m. on SEC Network
Game 12: No. 3 Alabama vs. Game 8 winner | 25 minutes after Game 11 on SEC Network
Saturday, March 15 – Semifinals
Game 13: Game 9 winner vs. Game 10 winner | 1 p.m. on ESPN
Game 14: Game 11 winner vs. Game 12 winner | 25 minutes after Game 13 on ESPN
Sunday, March 16 – Championship
Game 15: Game 13 winner vs. Game 14 winner | 1 p.m. on ESPN
The SEC basketball tournament boasts a rich history with Kentucky leading the pack with 32 championships. The current defending champion, Auburn, secured victory in the 2024 title game by triumphing over Florida with a score of 86-67.
As we gear up for another thrilling edition of the SEC tournament, let’s also reflect on some memorable moments from the past. The table below showcases the champions, scores, runners-up, and locations from selected years:
YEAR CHAMPION SCORE RUNNER-UP LOCATION
1933 Kentucky 46-27 Mississippi State Atlanta
1934 Alabama 41-25 Florida Atlanta
1936 Tennessee 29-25 Alabama Knoxville, Tenn.
1937 Kentucky 39-25 Tennessee Knoxville, Tenn.
1938 Georgia Tech 58-47 Ole Miss Baton Rouge, La.
1939 Kentucky 46-38 Tennessee Knoxville, Tenn.
1940 Kentucky 51-43 Georgia Knoxville, Tenn.
1941 Tennessee 36-33 Kentucky Louisville, Ky.
1942 Kentucky 36-34 Alabama Louisville, Ky.
1943 Tennessee 33-30 Kentucky Louisville, Ky.
1944 Kentucky 62-46 Tulane Louisville, Ky.
1945 Kentucky 39-35 Tennessee Louisville, Ky.
1946 Kentucky 59-36 LSU Louisville, Ky.
1947 Kentucky 55-38 Tulane Louisville, Ky.
1948 Kentucky 54-43 Georgia Tech Louisville, Ky.
1949 Kentucky 68-52 Tulane Louisville, Ky.
1950 Kentucky 95-58 Tennessee Louisville, Ky.
1951 Vanderbilt 61-57 Kentucky Louisville, Ky.
1952 Kentucky 44-43 LSU Louisville, Ky.
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This extensive list showcases the depth of talent and fierce competition that has graced the SEC tournament over the years. Kentucky’s dominance is evident, but each year brings new surprises and unforgettable moments that keep fans on the edge of their seats.
Stay tuned for the latest updates, scores, and highlights from the 2025 SEC men’s basketball tournament as the teams battle it out for the coveted championship title. Let the games begin!