Buckle up, BBN—Selection Sunday 2025 is barreling toward us, landing on March 16(just a little over 24 hours away now) with all the excitement of a buzzer-beater! This is the day the NCAA drops the big reveal: the 68-team brackets for both the men’s and women’s tournaments. Whether you’re glued to the couch with a cable remote in hand or cutting the cord like a rogue bracket buster, we’ve got the full scoop on how to catch every thrilling moment live. Let’s dive in!
Men’s Selection Show: The Bracket Bonanza Begins
Time: 6 p.m. ET—prime time for hoops junkies to start scribbling predictions.
Channel: CBS, the granddaddy of tournament coverage, is bringing the goods. (Check local listings for the exact channel in your are for Dish and Directv)
Streaming Options:
No cable? No sweat!
Paramount+: CBS’s slick streaming sidekick lets you soak in the selection show live—perfect for yelling at your screen as the brackets unfold.
NCAA March Madness Live: Straight from the source, this platform’s got you covered to stream the madness right to your device.
Women’s Selection Show: The Queens Take the Stage
Time: 8 p.m. ET—because the night’s too young to stop the party!
Channel: ESPN, the home of hardwood heroics, is your go-to.
Streaming Options:
Keep the energy flowing without a cable box:
ESPN App: Punch in your TV provider login and watch the women’s bracket come to life.
ESPN+: This standalone streaming gem delivers the show with no strings attached—well, except a subscription.
Ditching Cable? You’ve Still Got Game!
For the cord-cutters out there, March Madness doesn’t have to mean missing out. Here’s how to snag CBS and ESPN without a clunky cable package so you can find out where Kenny Brooks and Kentucky women's basketball is heading after watching where Mark Pope and the men are going:
Streaming Services:
Hulu + Live TV: Offers ESPN and CBS in its channel lineup.
YouTube TV: Includes ESPN and CBS in its core package.
Sling TV: Their Orange plan includes ESPN and CBS.
FuboTV: Another option for streaming ESPN and CBS, with a focus on sports coverage.
Oh, and here’s a pro tip: most of these platforms toss out free trials like candy at a parade. Sign up, watch the reveals, and bounce before the bill hits—your wallet will thank you.
Extra Plays to Win the Day
Stuck in the middle of a bad internet zone, and don't want to pay for cable or streaming? Well we may have something for you too:
Digital Antenna: If the men’s show on CBS is your main jam, grab a digital antenna. It’s free, old-school access to your local affiliate—signal strength depending on where you’re parked.
Device Check: Make sure your streaming pick plays nice with your gear—smart TVs, Roku sticks, or even your phone should be good to go. You can try to update the app you choose just to make sure everything is on the up so you don't missa any of the action.
So there you have it—your game plan to tune into Selection Sunday 2025. Get ready to cheer, groan, and maybe even trash-talk your buddy’s bracket picks as March Madness officially tips off!