The SEC Women's Basketball Tournament (for the men's tournament click here) is a pivotal event in the women's college basketball calendar, showcasing some of the best talent in the Southeastern Conference. Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 tournament:
Location
Venue: Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville has become a staple for the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament, hosting the event for the eighth time in 2025. The Bon Secours Wellness Arena provides an excellent environment for fans and players alike, with its facilities and location in the heart of the city.
Dates and Times
Start Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
End Date: Sunday, March 9, 2025
Session Days:
First Round: Wednesday, March 5
Second Round: Thursday, March 6
Quarterfinals: Friday, March 7
Semifinals: Saturday, March 8
Championship Game: Sunday, March 9
Bracket Format
Participants: All 14 SEC teams will participate, competing in a single-elimination tournament.
Seeding: Determined by the teams' regular-season conference records.
Seeds 11-14: Compete in the first round on Wednesday.
Seeds 5-10: Receive a first-round bye and enter in the second round on Thursday.
Seeds 1-4: Get a double bye, joining the tournament in the quarterfinals on Friday.
First Round: Three games involving the lowest-seeded teams.
Second Round: Four games where seeds 5-10 meet the first round winners.
Quarterfinals: The top four seeds play against the second round winners.
Semifinals
Championship
TV Coverage: The SEC Network and ESPN/ABC will broadcast all games of the tournament, ensuring fans can follow every jump ball to the final buzzer.
Tickets: Just like the men's tournament, click here for information
Fan Experience: Greenville offers a welcoming environment for fans, with plenty of local attractions, dining, and accommodations. The city has embraced hosting this tournament, providing a vibrant atmosphere for college basketball.
The SEC Women's Basketball Tournament has a storied history with Tennessee leading the pack in terms of championships. However, teams like South Carolina have been recent powerhouses, and Kentucky scoring a surprising tournament win over the Gamecocks. The tournament has grown in prestige and fan interest, mirroring the rise of women's college basketball.
As the 2025 SEC Women's Basketball Tournament approaches, it promises to be another chapter in the saga of elite college basketball. With intense games, potential Cinderella stories, and the crowning of an SEC champion, this tournament is not just a step towards the NCAA Tournament but a celebration of women's basketball in the South. Whether you're a fan of a specific team or just love the game, the SEC Women's Tournament in Greenville is set to deliver another memorable March.