The second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament men’s basketball resumes today with eight exciting matchups tipping off starting at 9:10 a.m. PT. As teams vie for a spot in the prestigious Sweet 16, fans are glued to their screens, ready to witness March Madness unfold.
Today’s lineup features a range of compelling confrontations, beginning with top-seeded Florida facing off against the eighth seed UConn at 9:10 a.m. PT on CBS. This will be followed by another fierce battle at 11:40 a.m., when the first-seeded Duke takes on the ninth-seeded Baylor, also broadcast on CBS. As the clock ticks through the afternoon, the action will shift to the third-seeded Kentucky clashing with sixth-seeded Illinois at 2:15 p.m. PT and the second-seeded Alabama meeting the seventh-seeded Saint Mary’s at 3:10 p.m. on TNT. The day continues with the fourth-seeded Maryland going against the 12th seed Colorado State at 4:10 p.m. on TBS, while the third seed Iowa State faces off with the sixth seed Ole Miss at 4:45 p.m. on truTV. The second-seeded Michigan State will also see action as they take on the 10th seed New Mexico at 5:40 p.m. on TNT, with the day wrapping up with a fixture between the fourth-seeded Arizona and the fifth-seeded Oregon at 6:40 p.m. on TBS.
March Madness, as it’s known, continues through the weekend, extending to the Sweet 16 set to take place on March 27-28, 2025, followed by the Elite Eight on March 29-30, and culminating with the much-anticipated Final Four starting April 5. The NCAA championship game is scheduled for April 7.
March Madness fans are eager to see how the rest of the tournament unfolds. For those wondering what channels to watch, most games will air on TNT, TBS, and truTV, in addition to local CBS affiliates. The national championship game will be broadcast on TBS.
Streaming opportunities are plentiful, especially with DirecTV Stream offering every game of March Madness available for viewing. They provide a free trial, making it the best option for fans looking to catch all the thrilling action this month. Sling is another viable choice for watching the men’s NCAA tournament, with select promotional offers bringing the first month down to just $23, although subscribers will need an HDTV antenna to catch CBS broadcasts.
For those committed to the overall NCAA experience, signing up for the Max streaming service provides a budget-friendly way to watch the men’s tournament, available for just $9.99 per month. However, to ensure coverage of CBS games, pairing a Max subscription with a free trial of Paramount Plus is recommended.
Meanwhile, the excitement isn't limited to just the men's tournament. The women's NCAA Tournament also kicks off this weekend, with all eyes on the compelling matchups featuring powerhouse teams battling for Sweet 16 placements. Excitement peaks as UCLA and South Carolina lead the charge today, each looking to dodge a potential upset. Sunday highlights include the second-seeded Duke against the 10th seed Oregon, Notre Dame taking on Michigan, and Tennessee facing off against Ohio State. With one team desperate to redeem themselves after missing last year’s Sweet 16, the stakes are high.
Follow all the live scores and thrilling updates as the games unfold in real time. The atmosphere is electric as players battle it out on courts across the nation, determined to secure their place. It is clear that every dribble, shot, and foul has the potential to make or break these teams’ seasons, propelling them further into the tournament.
As the clock winds down on these early tournament days, both men's and women’s games promise exhilarating action and thrilling basketball moments in the ongoing celebration of March Madness.
