When does March Madness bracket come out? Selection Sunday date, time, how to watch

March Madness is nearly here, with college basketball teams of all stripes rapidly turning their focus toward Selection Sunday.
The women's tournament figures to see intense competition, with no clear, runaway favorite emerging from a pack of talented contenders. South Carolina is looking to repeat, while Texas, UCLA and Louisiana State have all enjoyed special seasons. Caitlin Clark moving on to the WNBA has not deprived the field of star power, with Hannah Hidalgo leading Notre Dame and USC led by superstar JuJu Watkins.
A new champion may emerge in the men's bracket, with 2024 victors UConn bouncing in and out of the national rankings. Auburn, Florida and Duke have all looked capable of winning at the Big Dance, while plenty of fans would love to see another team match North Carolina State's incredible Cinderella run to the 2024 Final Four.
Here's what to know about Selection Sunday, including time, date and how to watch:
Selection Sunday: When does men's March Madness bracket come out?
The 68 teams that get a bid to the 2025 NCAA men's basketball tournament will learn their paths on Sunday, March 16.
The full bracket will be announced starting at 6 p.m. ET.
Selection Sunday: When does women's March Madness bracket come out?
The announcement show revealing the 68-team women's March Madness field will be broadcast on Sunday, March 16, with coverage beginning at 8 p.m. ET.
Selection Sunday: How to watch bracket announcements for college basketball
Selection Sunday will see the 68-team brackets revealed for both the men's and women's editions of March Madness. The men's tournament bracket show will be on CBS, while the women's edition will be broadcast on ESPN.
Streaming options include Fubo, which is offering a free trial for new subscribers, and Paramount+ (men's show only).
Men's basketball selection show
- Date: Sunday, March 16
- Time: 6 p.m. ET
- TV: CBS
- Stream: Paramount+, Fubo (free trial)
Watch the Men's March Madness Selection Show on Fubo
Women's basketball selection show
- Date: Sunday, March 16
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN
- Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Watch the Women's March Madness Selection Show on Fubo
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