- The college basketball regular season ends on March 16.
- The NCAA Tournament, known as March Madness, begins on March 18.
- The championship game will be played on April 7.
The NCAA Tournament, also known as March Madness, is not only a time when NCAA basketball odds are wagered on, but it’s also one of the most exciting events in sports.
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Below, I’ll fill you in on when March Madness starts and where each round will be held.
When Does March Madness Start in 2025?
March Madness begins on March 18 with the First Four. This is two days after Selection Sunday, which is held at 6 p.m. ET on March 16 on CBS.
The first round will begin on March 20.
Where Will March Madness Be in 2025?
Below is information regarding each round of March Madness, including the date and venue.
First Four
The First Four will be held in Dayton, Ohio, at the UD Arena from March 18 to 19.
First Round (Round of 64)
| City | Venue | Dates |
| Lexington, KY | Rupp Arena | March 20 - 21 |
| Providence, RI | Amica Mutual Pavilion | March 20 - 21 |
| Seattle, WA | Climate Pledge Arena | March 20 - 21 |
| Wichita, KS | Intrust Bank Arena | March 20 - 21 |
| Cleveland, OH | Rocket Arena | March 20 - 21 |
| Denver, CO | Ball Arena | March 20 - 21 |
| Milwaukee, WI | Fiserv Forum | March 20 - 21 |
| Raleigh, NC | Lenovo Center | March 20 - 21 |
Second Round (Round of 32)
| City | Venue | Dates |
| Lexington, KY | Rupp Arena | March 22 - 23 |
| Providence, RI | Amica Mutual Pavilion | March 22 - 23 |
| Seattle, WA | Climate Pledge Arena | March 22 - 23 |
| Wichita, KS | Intrust Bank Arena | March 22 - 23 |
| Cleveland, OH | Rocket Arena | March 22 - 23 |
| Denver, CO | Ball Arena | March 22 - 23 |
| Milwaukee, WI | Fiserv Forum | March 22 - 23 |
| Raleigh, NC | Lenovo Center | March 22 - 23 |
Sweet Sixteen
| City | Venue | Dates |
| Newark, NJ | Prudential Center | March 27 |
| San Francisco, CA | Chase Center | March 27 |
| Atlanta, Georgia | State Farm Arena | March 28 |
| Indianapolis, IN | Lucas Oil Stadium | March 28 |
Elite Eight
| City | Venue | Dates |
| Newark, NJ | Prudential Center | March 29 |
| San Francisco, CA | Chase Center | March 29 |
| Atlanta, Georgia | State Farm Arena | March 30 |
| Indianapolis, IN | Lucas Oil Stadium | March 30 |
Final Four and National Championship
The Final Four will occur on April 5 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
The NCAA championship game will be played at the same site on April 7.
