The 2025 NCAA Tournament is set to kick off with the First Four in Dayton, Ohio on Tuesday, March 18. This marks the beginning of March Madness, with 68 teams competing for the coveted title of the 2024-25 national champion. Fans can catch all 67 games on CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV, ensuring they don’t miss any of the action.
Leading the call for the NCAA Tournament this year are renowned voices such as Ian Eagle, who returns for the second consecutive year as the lead play-by-play announcer. He will be joined by Bill Raftery, Grant Hill, and reporter Tracy Wolfson for the Final Four. Adding to the roster of analysts is former Michigan star Jalen Rose, who will provide insights during the first- and second-round games.
CBS will be the primary broadcaster for 24 games, including the Final Four, Elite 8, and Sweet 16. TBS will air 18 games, while truTV and TNT will broadcast 21 and 12 games, respectively. Paramount+ subscribers can catch all CBS games, while Max subscribers can tune in to TBS, TNT, and truTV games.
From the Selection Show to the crowning of the champion with “One Shining Moment,” CBS Sports and TNT Sports will capture the magic of the NCAA Tournament. The 2025 March Madness announcing teams and the complete schedule for the tournament are also worth noting.
The First Four will feature teams like Saint Francis, Alabama State, North Carolina, and San Diego State, setting the stage for an exciting tournament. The first-round matchups will see teams like Creighton, Louisville, Purdue, and Wisconsin battle it out for a spot in the next round.
The Sweet 16, Elite 8, Final Four, and National Championship games will unfold in various locations across the country, culminating in an epic showdown to determine the ultimate victor of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.
Get ready for an exhilarating journey through the madness of college basketball as the best teams in the nation compete for supremacy on the hardwood. Stay tuned for all the latest updates, analysis, and highlights from the NCAA Tournament, brought to you by the experts at CBS Sports and TNT Sports.