What’s the NCAA Tournament bracket?
The NCAA Tournament bracket is a visual representation of the matchups and progression paths for the 68 schools competing in each the men’s and women’s tournaments. Teams are seeded and placed into four regions, with matchups determined by these seedings. Printable brackets for the 2025 tournament are available online
What’s the schedule for March Madness and how to watch?
First Four
Men’s 18-19 March
Women’s 19-20 March
First round
Men’s 20-21 March
Women’s 21-22 March
Second round
Men’s 22-23 March
Women’s 23-24 March
Sweet 16
Men’s 27-28 March
Women’s 28-29 March
Elite Eight
Men’s 29-30 March
Women’s 30-31 March
Final Four
Men’s 5 April (Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas)
Women’s April 4 (Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida)
National Championship
Men’s 7 April (Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas)
Women’s 6 April (Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida)
Games are broadcast on CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV in the US. Streaming is available through the NCAA March Madness Live app and network-specific platforms.
In the UK, Sky Sports holds the broadcasting rights for March Madness. Fans can watch live games on Sky Sports channels or stream them through the Sky Go app. Additionally, Sky’s streaming service, NOW, offers access to Sky Sports channels without a long-term contract.
Australian viewers can tune into ESPN via Foxtel to catch the tournament. For those without a Foxtel subscription, Kayo Sports provides a streaming alternative, offering live coverage of March Madness games. Kayo Sports also offers a free trial for new users.
Who are the favorites to win March Madness?
On the men’s side Auburn hold the No 1 overall seed, led by standout Johni Broome, and has been a dominant force all season. Duke, another No 1 seed, feature star freshman Cooper Flagg, who has reportedly recovered from an ankle injury and is expected to lead the Blue Devils on a deep run. Florida, also a No 1 seed, have lost just once since February and boasts a balanced attack. Houston, the final No 1 seed, are known for their elite defense and consistency, making them a serious title threat. Among the No 2 seeds, Alabama stand out with a high-powered offense and experience competing against the nation’s best in the Southeastern Conference, which sent a record 14 teams to the tournament.
On the women’s side South Carolina, led by coach Dawn Staley, are aiming for back-to-back titles with their trademark lockdown defense and experience. UCLA, the No 1 overall seed, boast a 30-2 record and Big Ten tournament championship, making them strong favorites. UConn, powered by star guard Paige Bueckers, remain a perennial title threat, while USC enter the tournament behind freshman sensation JuJu Watkins, who has carried the Trojans with elite scoring and playmaking. Texas, led by standout Madison Booker and coach Vic Schaefer, feature a balanced attack and elite defense, making them a tough out.
What’s up with Warren Buffett trying to give away a million dollars?
The Oracle of Omaha offers a $1m prize to any Berkshire Hathaway employee who correctly predicts at least 30 of the first 32 games. This year, he has made the contest easier, hoping to award the prize – previously employees had to get all 32 games right.
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