March Madness 2025 tips off with unique prizes and top seeds in action

The NCAA Tournament begins its main bracket play today, featuring high-profile teams, unprecedented prizes, and widespread fan engagement.

The 2025 NCAA Tournament's first round starts today, with top seeds Auburn, Duke, Florida, and Houston leading the field.
Participants in various bracket challenges stand to win extraordinary prizes, including a trip to Mars via SpaceX and $1 million rewards.
Georgia Tech's LRMC predictive analytics tool highlights Auburn, Duke, Florida, and Houston as favorites to reach the Final Four.
Betting activity and bracket entries have surged, with fans eager to identify potential upsets and Cinderella stories.
The astronomical odds of a perfect bracket underscore the challenge, with no one ever achieving this feat in tournament history.