After yet another dramatic college basketball season, the road to crowning a national champion is underway as the 2025 NCAA Tournament continues Tuesday in the First Four. This year's edition of March Madness cranks up beginning on Thursday with the first-round matchups.

NCAA Tournament begins with the First Four play-in games on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 (3/18/25) and Wednesday, March 19, 2025 (3/19/25) at University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, Ohio.

With the bracket officially set, March Madness can finally begin. The field of 68 was determined by the selection committee on Sunday, and while some of its choices invited controversy, the show must go on.