March Madness 2025: Day 1 NCAA Tournament Action

The wait is finally over as March Madness tips off today, March 20, 2025, with Day 1 of the men’s NCAA tournament. Basketball fans can look forward to a full day of college hoops starting at 12:10 PM ET.

This year, the tournament opens with several exciting matchups, including the No. 1 overall seed, the Auburn Tigers, led by player of the year candidate Johni Broome.

Today’s games will also feature a highly anticipated clash between Hall of Fame coaches John Calipari of Arkansas and Bill Self of Kansas.

Game Schedule

• No. 9 Creighton vs. No. 8 Louisville, 12:15 PM ET (CBS)
• No. 13 High Point vs. No. 4 Purdue, 12:40 PM ET (truTV)
• No. 14 Montana vs. No. 3 Wisconsin, 1:30 PM ET (TNT)
• No. 16 SIU Edwardsville vs. No. 1 Houston, 2 PM ET (TBS)
• No. 16 Alabama State vs. No. 1 Auburn, 2:50 PM ET (CBS)
• No. 12 McNeese vs. No. 5 Clemson, 3:15 PM ET (truTV)
• No. 11 VCU vs. No. 6 BYU, 4:05 PM ET (TNT)
• No. 9 Georgia vs. No. 8 Gonzaga, 4:30 PM ET (TBS)
• No. 15 Wofford vs. No. 2 Tennessee, 6:50 PM ET (TNT)
• No. 10 Arkansas vs. No. 7 Kansas, 7:10 PM ET (CBS)
• No. 13 Yale vs. No. 4 Texas A&M, 7:25 PM ET (TBS)
• No. 11 Drake vs. No. 6 Missouri, 7:35 PM ET (truTV)
• No. 10 Utah State vs. No. 7 UCLA, 9:25 PM ET (TNT)
• No. 15 Omaha vs. No. 2 St. John’s, 9:45 PM ET (CBS)
• No. 12 UC San Diego vs. No. 5 Michigan, 10 PM ET (TBS)
• No. 14 UNC Wilmington vs. No. 3 Texas Tech, 10:10 PM ET (truTV)

Be sure to tune in or check the score pages for the latest action.

This opening day promises to be filled with gripping basketball moments as the NCAA tournament unfolds. Get ready for an exciting ride!