2025 NCAA Basketball Tournaments Begin March 18 with Top Teams and Historic Storylines

The men's and women's brackets feature powerhouse programs, standout players, and historic achievements as fans gear up for March Madness.

The 2025 NCAA Men's Tournament starts on March 18 with the First Four games, followed by the first round on March 20-21 across North America.
Auburn, Duke, Houston, and Florida are the No. 1 seeds in the men's tournament, with Auburn securing the overall top seed after a strong season.
The women's tournament also begins March 18, with UCLA, South Carolina, Texas, and USC earning No. 1 seeds; UCLA is the overall top seed after a historic 30-win season.
Rick Pitino has made history by leading St. John's to its first NCAA Tournament in nearly 40 years, becoming the first coach to guide six different schools to the tournament.
Fans can still purchase tickets for the men's tournament, with prices starting at $22, and the Final Four and championship games set for April 5 and 8 in San Antonio's Alamodome.