The wait is almost over—Selection Sunday is just one week away. In exactly seven days, the official 68-team fields for the 2025 NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments will be unveiled, setting the stage for another thrilling March Madness.
When is Selection Sunday?
📅 Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025
📺 Men’s Selection Show: 6 p.m. ET on CBS
For college basketball teams on the bubble, it’s the most stressful week of the year. For top seeds, it’s about securing the easiest path to a championship. And for fans? It’s time to get ready for brackets, Cinderella runs, and non-stop madness.
What to Expect on Selection Sunday
The NCAA Tournament Selection Committee will unveil the full 68-team bracket during the CBS Selection Show at 6 p.m. ET.
🔹 Live reactions from teams & coaches 🏀
🔹 Full breakdown of rankings 1-68 📊
🔹 Bubble teams celebrating… or heartbroken 😱
For the men’s tournament, the top four seeds will be revealed first, followed by each region's full bracket, including First Four matchups and potential second-round showdowns.
For the women’s tournament, the reveal will follow a similar format, breaking down regional placements, top seeds, and key bubble decisions.
Which Teams Are Fighting for a Spot?
The Bubble is as chaotic as ever.
✅ SEC Teams Fighting for Position: Kentucky, Texas A&M, Ole Miss
✅ Powerhouse Programs in Jeopardy: Indiana, North Carolina, Arkansas
✅ Cinderella Hopefuls: Santa Clara, UC San Diego, Drake, and Yale
With conference tournaments this week, some teams will lock in their bids, while others will be sweating it out until the very last second on Selection Sunday.
What’s Next?
🔹 March 17-19 – First Four games in Dayton, Ohio
🔹 March 20-21 – First Round (Let the Madness begin!)
🔹 April 7 – Men’s National Championship in San Antonio
With one week left until the brackets are revealed, it’s time to start scouting potential upsets, tracking bubble teams, and preparing for the best time of the year.
Who’s in? Who’s out? We’ll find out next Sunday.