Overview

• The 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's first round features 32 games played over March 20 and 21, with 16 games each day.
• CBS, TNT, TBS, and truTV are broadcasting all first-round games, with CBS set to take over exclusive coverage for the Sweet 16 and later rounds.
• Streaming options include Paramount+, March Madness Live, and Sling TV, though CBS games are not available on Sling.
• Channel numbers for TNT and TBS vary by TV provider, requiring fans to identify the correct channels for their service.
• Key first-round matchups include Wisconsin vs. Montana on TNT and SIU-Edwardsville vs. Houston on TBS.