We’ve finally reached the highly anticipated conclusion of the NCAA Divison I Men’s Basketball Tournament: The National Championship! The final two teams in NCAA basketball will go head-to-head at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on April 7, 2025, to determine the best team in men’s college basketball.
Here’s your guide to keeping up with the tournament’s busy schedule and watching college basketball games every day! Make your March Madness bracket predictions, get NCAA scores, game highlights and more to ensure you’re in the know.
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2025 March Madness Final Teams
For the first time since 2008, all of the Final Four teams were top-seeded NCAA basketball teams (Auburn, Florida, Houston, Duke). After hard-fought battles for the final two spots, these are the teams that have made it all the way:
West Region – Florida: The Florida Gators will go up against Auburn in the Final Four after a dominant March Madness showing that saw them eliminate Norfolk State, last year’s champion UConn, Maryland and Texas Tech. Facing SEC rival Auburn, Florida overcame an eight-point halftime deficit to win 79-73. Senior guard Walter Clayton Jr. led the team with a career-high 34 points, including seven crucial points in the final minutes.
Midwest Region – Houston: Houston, a force of nature on the court over the last few years, took down SIU Edwardsville, Gonzaga, Purdue and Tennessee en route to the Final Four, where they faced the juggernaut that is Duke. Houston staged a remarkable comeback against No. 1 Duke, overcoming a 14-point deficit in the final eight minutes to win 70-67. L.J. Cryer led the team with 26 points, and J’Wan Roberts contributed a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds.
How to Watch March Madness’s 2025 Championship Title Match
Watch as No. 1 University of Florida and No. 1 University of Houston go head-to-head in the final matchup of the College Basketball season!
The 2025 March Madness NCAA National Championship will be broadcast on CBS Monday, April 7th, 2025. You can also stream it with Paramount+.
| Date | Matchup | Match Time | Watch Information |
| Monday, April 7th | (1) Florida vs. (1) Houston | 8:50 p.m. ET | CBS or Paramount+ |
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Full March Madness Results
Want to see how the Final Four teams made it all the way there? Here’s the full, round-by-round results from March Madness 2025 so far:
Final Four Results
| Date | Matchup |
| Saturday, April 5, 2025 | (1) Auburn (73) vs. (1) Florida (79) |
| Saturday, April 5, 2025 | (1) Houston (70) vs. (1) Duke (67) |
Elite Eight Results
| Date | Matchup |
| March 29, 2025 | (3) Texas Tech 79 vs (1) Florida 84 |
| March 29, 2025 | (2) Alabama 65 vs. (1) Duke 85 |
| March 30, 2025 | (2) Tennessee 50 vs. (1) Houston 69 |
| March 30, 2025 | (2) Michigan State 64 vs. (1) Auburn 70 |
Sweet Sixteen Results
| Date | Matchup |
| Thursday, March 27 | (2) Alabama 113 vs. (6) BYU 88 |
| Thursday, March 27 | (1) Florida 87 vs. (4) Maryland 71 |
| Thursday, March 27 | (1) Duke 100 vs. (4) Arizona 93 |
| Thursday, March 27 | (3) Texas Tech 85 vs. (10) Arkansas 83 |
| Friday, March 28 | (2) Michigan State 73 vs. (6) Ole Miss 70 |
| Friday, March 28 | (2) Tennessee 78 vs. (3) Kentucky 65 |
| Friday, March 28 | (1) Auburn 78 vs. (5) Michigan 65 |
| Friday, March 28 | (1) Houston 62 vs. (4) Purdue 60 |
March Madness Second Round Results
Men’s March Madness First Round Results
| Date | Matchup |
| Thurs., Mar. 20 | No. 9 Creighton vs. No. 8 Louisville |
| Thurs., Mar. 20 | No. 13 High Point vs. No. 4 Purdue |
| Thurs., Mar. 20 | No. 14 Montana vs. No. 3 Wisconsin |
| Thurs., Mar. 20 | No. 16 SIU Edwardsville vs. No. 1 Houston |
| Thurs., Mar. 20 | No. 16 Alabama State vs. No. 1 Auburn |
| Thurs., Mar. 20 | No. 12 McNeese vs. No. 5 Clemson |
| Thurs., Mar. 20 | No. 11 VCU vs. No. 6 BYU |
| Thurs., Mar. 20 | No. 9 Georgia vs. No. 8 Gonzaga |
| Thurs., Mar. 20 | No. 15 Wofford vs. No. 2 Tennessee |
| Thurs., Mar. 20 | No. 10 Arkansas vs. No. 7 Kansas |
| Thurs., Mar. 20 | No. 13 Yale vs. No. 4 Texas A&M |
| Thurs., Mar. 20 | No. 11 Drake vs. No. 6 Missouri |
| Thurs., Mar. 20 | No. 10 Utah State vs. No. 7 UCLA |
| Thurs., Mar. 20 | No. 15 Omaha vs. No. 2 St. John’s |
| Thurs., Mar. 20 | No. 12 UC San Diego vs. No. 5 Michigan |
| Thurs., Mar. 20 | No. 14 UNCW vs. No. 3 Texas Tech |
| Fri., Mar. 21 | No. 9 Baylor vs. No. 8 Mississippi State |
| Fri., Mar. 21 | No. 15 Robert Morris vs. No. 2 Alabama |
| Fri., Mar. 21 | No. 14 Lipscomb vs. No. 3 Iowa State |
| Fri., Mar. 21 | No. 12 Colorado State vs. No. 5 Memphis |
| Fri., Mar. 21 | No. 16 Mount St. Mary’s vs. No. 1 Duke |
| Fri., Mar. 21 | No. 10 Vanderbilt vs. No. 7 Saint Mary’s |
| Fri., Mar. 21 | No. 11 North Carolina vs. No. 6 Ole Miss |
| Fri., Mar. 21 | No. 13 Grand Canyon vs. No. 4 Maryland |
| Fri., Mar. 21 | No. 16 Norfolk State vs. No. 1 Florida |
| Fri., Mar. 21 | No. 14 Troy vs. No. 3 Kentucky |
| Fri., Mar. 21 | No. 10 New Mexico vs. No. 7 Marquette |
| Fri., Mar. 21 | No. 13 Akron vs. No. 4 Arizona |
| Fri., Mar. 21 | No. 9 Oklahoma vs. No. 8 UConn |
| Fri., Mar. 21 | No. 11 Xavier vs. No. 6 Illinois |
| Fri., Mar. 21 | No. 15 Bryant vs. No. 2 Michigan State |
| Fri., Mar. 21 | No. 12 Liberty vs. No. 5 Oregon |
Men’s March Madness First Four Results
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Date
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Matchup
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Tue. March 18
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(16) St. Francis (68) vs. (16) Alabama State (70)
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Tue. March 18
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(11) North Carolina (95) vs. (11) San Diego State (68)
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Wed. March 19
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(16) Mount St. Mary’s (83) vs. (16) American University (72)
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| Wed. March 19 |
(11) Texas (80) vs. (11) Xavier (86)
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When is the 2025 NCAA National Championship Game?
The NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship Game will be held on April 7 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. You can watch live at 8:50 p.m. ET on CBS or Paramount+.
2025 March Madness Odds
So, who’s favored to win it all and cut down the nets on April 7? Here are the current odds (as of Mar. 31, 2025):
- Duke (+220)
- Florida (+275)
- Houston (+450)
- Auburn (+550)
March Madness 2025 Quick Facts
Here are answers to some of the top March Madness questions.
What is the lowest seed to win March Madness?
The lowest-seeded team to win it all was the 1985 Villanova University team as a No. 8 seed.
What is the lowest seed to win a March Madness game?
In 2018, No. 16 seed UMBC became the lowest-seeded team to win an NCAA Tournament game when they upset No. 1 seed Virginia.
What NCAA Men’s Division I School has won the most national championships?
UCLA has won the most national championships, with 11 titles. Next on the list is Kentucky with 8, North Carolina with 6, and both Duke and Indiana with 5.
Who won March Madness 2025?
Florida Gators beat the Houston Cougars 65-63 to win March Madness 2025.
Who won March Madness 2024?
UConn beat Purdue 75-60 to win March Madness in 2024, their second consecutive title.
Who won March Madness 2023?
UConn won March Madness 2023 against San Diego State. The final score was 76 to 59.
Who won March Madness 2022?
South Carolina won March Madness 2022 against UConn. The final score was 64 to 49.
Who won March Madness 2021?
In 2021, Baylor upset Gonzaga, winning the NCAA Tournament Championship 86 to 70.
How is March Madness selection done?
The official selection committee makes all the team selections.
What state does not have a D1 school?
Alaska is the only state that doesn’t have a D1 school.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Men's Basketball teams made it to the March Madness Sweet Sixteen?
(2) Alabama, (6) BYU, (1) Florida, (4) Maryland, (1) Duke (4), (3) Texas Tech, (10) Arkansas, (2) Michigan State, (6) Ole Miss, (2) Tennessee, (3) Kentucky, (1) Auburn, (5) Michigan, (1) Houston, (4) Purdue
How many teams get into the NCAA Men’s Division I basketball tournament?
The March Madness field is made up of 68 teams – 32 conference tournament winners and 36 at-large bids.
Which two teams made it to the Men's March Madness Finals?
The final teams competing for the NCAA Basketball Championship are (1) Florida and (1) Houston.
Does every college play in March Madness?
No, the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament is only open to D1 teams. Officially only invited teams may compete. These invitations are comprised of 32 automatic bids for the top team from each of the 32 conferences. The additional 36 bids are given to the competitive runners up. These are usually comprised of the big conferences including Big 12, SEC, Pac-12 and ACC.
Do you have to be D1 to make March Madness?
Short answer, yes. But being a Division I (D1) team isn’t all it takes to make it to the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament (March Madness). The 68 bids are awarded based on wins and competitiveness throughout the season.
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