2025 College Basketball Crown Schedule, Bracket, Teams

College basketball is getting a new and exciting postseason basketball tournament this year. The College Basketball Crown features 16 men’s teams from March 31 to April 6. The tournament features schools from the Big Ten, Big 12 and Big East, in addition to at-large participants. Teams were announced on Monday, March 17, live on Breakfast Ball at 9:30 a.m. ET.

Check out the full 2025 College Basketball Crown schedule below.

College Basketball Crown Schedule and Bracket

First Round

Monday, March 31

Tuesday, April 1

Second Round

Wednesday, April 2

Thursday, April 3

Game 11: UCF vs. Cincinnati – 7 p.m. ET on FS1 (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Game 12: Villanova vs. USC – 9:30 p.m. ET on FS1 (MGM Grand Garden Arena)

Semifinals

Saturday, April 5

Game 13: Boise State vs. Nebraska – 1:30 p.m. ET on FOX (T-Mobile Arena)
Game 14: 4 p.m. ET on FOX (T-Mobile Arena)

Final

Sunday, April 6

Game 15: 5:30 p.m. ET on FOX (T-Mobile Arena)

Who is in the 2025 College Basketball Crown tournament?

The College Basketball Crown tournament is made up of a 16-team field. Below are this year’s participants:

Where is the 2025 College Basketball Crown?

The 2025 College Basketball Crown will take place at MGM Grand Garden Arena and T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.

Where can I watch the College Basketball Crown?

The 2025 College Basketball Crown will air on FOX and FS1.

How do I purchase tickets to the College Basketball Crown?

Vivid Seats will serve as the official ticket provider of the College Basketball Crown. FOX fans can score 20% off tickets here.

This discount is only valid for orders to the College Basketball Crown placed via Vivid Seats’ site or app. 20% off ticket price (excl. taxes, fees & shipping costs), Max Savings $250. Discount expires at 11:59 pm PT, Sunday, April 6, 2025. Discount is non-transferable. Not valid for past orders.