NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, the 64-team competition that will determine the best college basketball team in the country, begins on Thursday, March 20, 2025 (3/20/25) with the first round of competition.

After a handful of upsets on the first day of the First Round, the action continues in the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament on Friday, March 21 with 16 more matchups happening through the day.

According to the NCAA, March Madness will feature 67 games televised across four channels: CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV. All four of these channels are included in Hulu + Live TV subscriptions, which offer a 3-day free trial and is our top pick for sports streaming overall.