When Does March Madness End in 2025?

Villanova's Jalen Brunson (1), Mikal Bridges (25) and their teammates celebrate after the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against North Carolina, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. Villanova won 77-74.
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  • March Madness ends on April 7.
  • The Big Dance lasts 20 days.
  • The Final Four takes place in San Antonio.

With a packed schedule, March Madness is packed with opportunities for betting on basketball

The pressure is on for the teams with the shortest NCAA championship odds, while others enter the Big Dance hoping to stage an upset or two.

When Does March Madness End?

The 2025 edition of March Madness ends on April 7. 

How Long Does March Madness Go For This Year?

This year’s March Madness lasts 20 days. 

March Madness begins on March 18 and concludes less than three weeks later at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

Is the March Madness Final One Game?

Yes, the final of March Madness is one game.

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Sam Cox is a freelance content writer for BetMGM. He can regularly be found on 888Sport and Betting Expert and has previously written for Sports Betting Dime, OddsChecker, and numerous others. Sam also runs Franchise Sports and has over a decade of experience in the gambling industry.

Sam Cox is a freelance content writer for BetMGM. He can regularly be found on 888Sport and Betting Expert and has previously written for Sports Betting Dime, OddsChecker, and numerous others. Sam also runs Franchise Sports and has over a decade of experience in the gambling industry.