March Madness 2025 Bracket Reveal: Where and How to Watch the NCAA Selection Show

March Madness 2025 Selection Sunday bracket

When March Madness 2025 finally arrives, college basketball’s excitement reaches its zenith! The excitement is building as conference tournaments come to an end. Did your team earn a spot in the Big Dance?

The official 68-team bracket for the men’s and women’s NCAA championships will be revealed by the selection committee on Selection Sunday, ending the suspense.

On March 18, the Men’s First Four will take place, and on March 19, the Women’s First Four will follow. Here’s how to watch the bracket release in the meanwhile and prepare for the madness that lies ahead.

When Will the NCAA Brackets Be Announced?

Men’s Tournament: 6 p.m. ET
Women’s Tournament: 8 p.m. ET

On March 16, also known as Selection Sunday, the highly anticipated NCAA tournament bracket announcements for men’s and women’s basketball will be made.

CBS will reveal the men’s bracket first at 6 p.m. ET, and ESPN will reveal the women’s bracket at 8 p.m. ET. However, if the last men’s conference championship game goes longer than expected, there can be a small delay in the men’s bracket release.

Where to Watch the March Madness 2025 Bracket Reveal

Men’s Selection Show: CBS, 6 p.m. ET
Women’s Selection Show: ESPN, 8 p.m. ET

How to Watch the March Madness Bracket Online

Live Streaming: ESPN app | Paramount+ | Fubo (free trial)

No cable? Don’t worry. Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, and Paramount+ all offer live streaming on Selection Sunday. The bracket announcements are also accessible through the ESPN app and Fubo, with the latter offering new customers a free trial while streaming both ESPN and CBS for full coverage.