The 2025 NCAA Tournament will open on Tuesday, March 18, starting with the First Four in Dayton, Ohio. With 68 teams competing for the title, March Madness will be broadcasted across CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV, ensuring fans have access to every game’s action.

Announcer Lineup for the 2025 NCAA Tournament:

• Ian Eagle | Bill Raftery, Grant Hill || Tracy Wolfson
• Brian Anderson | Jim Jackson || Allie LaForce
• Kevin Harlan | Dan Bonner, Stan Van Gundy || Lauren Shehadi
• Andrew Catalon | Steve Lappas || Evan Washburn
• Lisa Byington | Robbie Hummel, Jalen Rose || Andy Katz
• Spero Dedes | Jim Spanarkel || Jon Rothstein
• Tom McCarthy | Deb Antonelli, Steve Smith || AJ Ross
• Brad Nessler | Brendan Haywood || Dana Jacobson

Full Tournament Schedule:

• First Four: Tuesday, March 18

  • (16) Saint Francis vs. (16) Alabama State at 6:40 p.m. (ET) on truTV
  • (11) North Carolina vs. (10) San Diego State at 9:10 p.m. (ET) on truTV

• First Round: Thursday, March 20

  • Various matchups will start from 12:15 p.m. (ET) with games covered live on CBS and its sister channels. The schedule spans multiple days through the tournament.

For complete details on viewing options, make sure to check the March Madness Live app.