The 86th edition of the men’s March Madness tournament begins on Tuesday, March 18. From the First Four to the National Championship, 68 college basketball teams will battle it out across 14 host sites. Fans at home or on the go can watch all the action on the usual four TV channels: CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV.
If you prefer streaming, all CBS games are available on Paramount+, but only on the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan. Meanwhile, every TBS, TNT, and truTV matchup will stream on Max. But starting March 30, you’ll need a Standard or Premium Max plan, as the Basic with Ads plan will no longer include live sports.
Of course, four channels and various streaming services televising 67 games across three weeks can get confusing. That’s why we’ve listed the entire 2025 March Madness TV schedule below—emphasizing start times and channel listings.
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2025 Men’s March Madness schedule
Selection Sunday kicked off the March Madness excitement on March 16 at 6:00 p.m. ET on CBS. It all leads to the 2025 National Championship Game on Monday, April 7, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
Hit the jump links below for a round-by-round view of the men’s March Madness TV schedule. We’ll keep this page updated as each round of the knockout tournament progresses.
First Four
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| (16) St. Francis (PA) vs. (16) Alabama State | Tuesday, March 18 | 6:40 p.m. | truTV, Max |
| (11) North Carolina vs. (11) San Diego State | Tuesday, March 18 | 9:10 p.m. | truTV, Max |
| (16) Mount St. Mary's vs. (16) American University | Wednesday, March 19 | 6:40 p.m. | truTV, Max |
| (11) Texas vs. (11) Xavier | Wednesday, March 19 | 9:10 p.m. | truTV, Max |
Data effective as of post date.
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First Round (Round of 64)
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| (8) Louisville vs. (9) Creighton | Thursday, March 20 | 12:15 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| (4) Purdue vs. (13) High Point | Thursday, March 20 | 12:40 p.m. | truTV, Max |
| (3) Wisconsin vs. (14) Montana | Thursday, March 20 | 1:30 p.m. | TNT, Max |
| (1) Houston vs. (16) SIUE | Thursday, March 20 | 2:00 p.m. | TBS, Max |
| (1) Auburn vs. (16) Alabama State | Thursday, March 20 | 2:50 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| (2) Clemson vs. (15) McNeese | Thursday, March 20 | 3:15 p.m. | truTV, Max |
| (6) BYU vs. (11) VCU | Thursday, March 20 | 4:05 p.m. | TNT, Max |
| (8) Gonzaga vs. (9) Georgia | Thursday, March 20 | 4:35 p.m. | TBS, Max |
| (2) Tennessee vs. (15) Wofford | Thursday, March 20 | 6:50 p.m. | TNT, Max |
| (7) Kansas vs. (10) Arkansas | Thursday, March 20 | 7:10 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| (4) Texas A&M vs. (13) Yale | Thursday, March 20 | 7:25 p.m. | TBS, Max |
| (6) Missouri vs. (11) Drake | Thursday, March 20 | 7:35 p.m. | truTV, Max |
| (7) UCLA vs. (10) Utah State | Thursday, March 20 | 9:25 p.m. | TNT, Max |
| (2) St. John's (NY) vs. (15) Omaha | Thursday, March 20 | 9:45 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| (5) Michigan vs. (12) UC San Diego | Thursday, March 20 | 10:00 p.m. | TBS, Max |
| (3) Texas Tech vs. (14) UNCW | Thursday, March 20 | 10:10 p.m. | truTV, Max |
| (8) Mississippi State vs. (9) Baylor | Friday, March 21 | 12:15 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| (2) Alabama vs. (15) Robert Morris | Friday, March 21 | 12:40 p.m. | truTV, Max |
| (3) Iowa State vs. (14) Lipscomb | Friday, March 21 | 1:30 p.m. | TNT, Max |
| (5) Memphis vs. (12) Colorado State | Friday, March 21 | 2:00 p.m. | TBS, Max |
| (1) Duke vs. (16) Mount St. Mary's | Friday, March 21 | 2:50 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| (7) Saint Mary's (CA) vs. (10) Vanderbilt | Friday, March 21 | 3:15 p.m. | truTV, Max |
| (6) Ole Miss vs. (11) North Carolina | Friday, March 21 | 4:05 p.m. | TNT, Max |
| (4) Maryland vs. (13) Grand Canyon | Friday, March 21 | 4:35 p.m. | TBS, Max |
| (1) Florida vs. (16) Norfolk State | Friday, March 21 | 6:50 p.m. | TNT, Max |
| (3) Kentucky vs. (14) Troy | Friday, March 21 | 7:10 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| (7) Marquette vs. (10) New Mexico | Friday, March 21 | 7:25 p.m. | TBS, Max |
| (4) Arizona vs. (13) Akron | Friday, March 21 | 7:35 p.m. | truTV, Max |
| (8) UConn vs. (9) Oklahoma | Friday, March 21 | 9:25 p.m. | TNT, Max |
| (6) Illinois vs. (11) Xavier | Friday, March 21 | 9:45 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| (2) Michigan State vs. (15) Bryant | Friday, March 21 | 10:00 p.m. | TBS, Max |
| (5) Oregon vs. (12) Liberty | Friday, March 21 | 10:10 p.m. | truTV, Max |
Data effective as of post date.
Second Round (Round of 32)
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| (4) Purdue vs. (12) McNeese | Saturday, March 22 | 12:10 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| (2) St. John's (NY) vs. (10) Arkansas | Saturday, March 22 | 2:40 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| (4) Texas A&M vs. (5) Michigan | Saturday, March 22 | 5:15 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| (3) Texas Tech vs. (11) Drake | Saturday, March 22 | 6:10 p.m. | TNT, Max |
| (1) Auburn vs. (9) Creighton | Saturday, March 22 | 7:10 p.m. | TBS, Max |
| (3) Wisconsin vs. (6) BYU | Saturday, March 22 | 7:45 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| (1) Houston vs. (8) Gonzaga | Saturday, March 22 | 8:40 p.m. | TNT, Max |
| (2) Tennessee vs. (7) UCLA | Saturday, March 22 | 9:40 p.m. | TBS, Max |
| (1) Florida vs. (8) UConn | Sunday, March 23 | 12:10 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| (1) Duke vs. (9) Baylor | Sunday, March 23 | 2:40 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| (3) Kentucky vs. (6) Illinois | Sunday, March 23 | 5:15 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| (2) Alabama vs. (7) Saint Mary's (CA) | Sunday, March 23 | 6:10 p.m. | TNT, Max |
| (4) Maryland vs. (12) Colorado State | Sunday, March 23 | 7:10 p.m. | TBS, Max |
| (3) Iowa State vs. (6) Ole Miss | Sunday, March 23 | 7:45 p.m. | truTV, Max |
| (2) Michigan State vs. (10) New Mexico | Sunday, March 23 | 8:40 p.m. | TNT, Max |
| (4) Arizona vs. (5) Oregon | Sunday, March 23 | 9:40 p.m. | TBS, Max |
Data effective as of post date.
Sweet 16 (Regional semifinals)
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| (2) Alabama vs. (6) BYU | Thursday, March 27 | 7:09 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| (1) Florida vs. (4) Maryland | Thursday, March 27 | 7:39 p.m. | TBS, truTV, Max |
| (1) Duke vs. (4) Arizona | Thursday, March 27 | 9:39 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| (3) Texas Tech vs. (10) Arkansas | Thursday, March 27 | 10:09 p.m. | TBS, truTV, Max |
| (2) Michigan St. vs. (6) Ole Miss | Friday, March 28 | 7:09 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| (2) Tennessee vs. (3) Kentucky | Friday, March 28 | 7:39 p.m. | TBS, truTV, Max |
| (1) Auburn vs. (5) Michigan | Friday, March 28 | 9:39 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| (1) Houston vs. (4) Purdue | Friday, March 28 | 10:09 p.m. | TBS, truTV, Max |
Data effective as of post date.
Elite Eight (Regional finals)
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | Saturday, March 29 | 6:09 p.m. | TBA |
| TBD | Saturday, March 29 | 8:49 p.m. | TBA |
| TBD | Sunday, March 30 | 2:20 p.m. | TBA |
| TBD | Sunday, March 30 | 5:05 p.m. | TBA |
Data effective as of post date.
Final Four
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | Saturday, April 5 | 6:09 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| TBD | Saturday, April 5 | 8:49 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
Data effective as of post date.
National Championship
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | Monday, April 7 | 8:50 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
Data effective as of post date.
Men’s March Madness schedule FAQ
How can I watch March Madness on TV?
You can watch March Madness games on TV across CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV channels. Additionally, Paramount+ will carry every CBS matchup in its premium plan, while B/R Sports on Max will stream the TBS, TNT, and truTV games.
What day does March Madness start?
The 2025 March Madness tournament starts on Tuesday, March 18, when the men’s First Four round tips off.
When are March Madness game times announced?
CBS will announce the First Four and First Round game times and matchups during its Selection Sunday broadcast on March 16. As the tournament progresses, broadcasters and the NCAA will reveal upcoming games on air and online.
When are March Madness brackets due?
Fans participating in a March Madness bracket challenge must typically submit their picks around 15 minutes before the First Round tips off. That means you should confirm your 2025 bracket at noon ET on Thursday, March 20.
Why you should trust us
Our sports experts compiled this year’s men’s March Madness TV schedule by reviewing the official NCAA basketball calendar. We then verified game times and channel listings with each broadcaster and addressed additional schedule details and viewing tips in our FAQ section.
Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.
