Wed Mar 19 22:00:00 UTC 2025: **March Madness Tips Off: Men’s and Women’s Tournaments Set to Begin**
**San Antonio, TX and Tampa, FL –** The highly anticipated NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s basketball tournaments, March Madness, are officially underway. The men’s tournament First Four games tipped off Tuesday in Dayton, Ohio, with the women’s First Four following on Wednesday. These opening rounds mark the beginning of a flurry of games featuring 68 teams vying for national championship titles.
The men’s tournament will see top seeds hosting early rounds across the country, culminating in the national championship game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on April 7th at 8:50 p.m. ET. Fans can catch all 67 men’s games on CBS Sports and Turner Sports networks (TBS, CBS, TNT, truTV) and their digital platforms, as well as March Madness Live, Max, and Paramount+.
The women’s tournament will conclude at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, with the national championship game airing on ABC on April 6th at 3 p.m. ET. All 67 women’s games will be broadcast across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and ESPNEWS, with the Final Four and championship game also available on ESPN+.
Several early-round matchups have already concluded, with notable upsets and exciting finishes. The remainder of the first round will continue throughout the week, with subsequent rounds’ details to be announced as the tournament progresses. Fans are encouraged to check their preferred broadcast channels and streaming platforms for the latest schedules.
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