- The 2025 NCAA Tournament continues with games throughout the day on Friday, March 21st.
- Matchups include Mississippi State vs. Baylor, Alabama vs. Robert Morris, and Duke vs. Mount St. Mary’s.
- Games will be broadcasted across CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV.
March Madness will continue to rule television sets across the country today when the men’s NCAA Tournament continues with 16 more first-round games.
Here’s what we know about when each NCAA Tournament game starts, tournament TV schedule, predictions and more:
When does 2025 March Madness start today, Friday, March 21? What time does NCAA Tournament men’s basketball tip off tonight?
The 2025 NCAA Tournament game action continues at 12:15 p.m. ET Friday, March 21.
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What is March Madness TV schedule today, Friday, March 21, 2025? When NCAA Tournament men’s basketball first round games start tonight
Here is the full Friday schedule of March Madness games including start times and channels for each individual men’s basketball contest:
What time does Mississippi State-Baylor NCAA March Madness basketball game start today, Friday, March 21, 2025?
No. 8 seeded Mississippi State vs. No. 9 seeded Baylor will play at 12:15 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025.
What channel is Baylor vs Mississippi State NCAA March Madness basketball game on today, Friday, March 21, 2025? How to watch
No. 8 seeded Mississippi State vs. No. 9 seeded Baylor will air on CBS at 12:15 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025.
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No. 8 seeded Mississippi State vs. No. 9 seeded Baylor will stream on Paramount+ at 12:15 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025. The app is available in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
Watch Mississippi State vs Baylor on Paramount+
What time does Alabama-Robert Morris NCAA March Madness basketball game start today, Friday, March 21, 2025?
No. 2 seeded Alabama vs. No. 15 seeded Robert Morris will play at 12:40 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025.
What channel is Robert Morris vs Alabama NCAA March Madness basketball game on today, Friday, March 21, 2025? How to watch
No. 2 seeded Alabama vs. No. 15 seeded Robert Morris will air on truTV at 12:40 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025.
Where to stream, watch Alabama vs Robert Morris NCAA March Madness basketball game tonight, Friday, March 21, 2025
No. 2 seeded Alabama vs. No. 15 seeded Robert Morris will stream on Paramount+ at 12:40 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025. The app is available in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
Watch Alabama vs Robert Morris on Paramount+
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What time does Iowa State-Lipscomb NCAA March Madness basketball game start today, Friday, March 21, 2025?
No. 3 seeded Iowa State vs. No. 14 seeded Lipscomb will play at 1:30 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025.
What channel is Lipscomb vs Iowa State NCAA March Madness basketball game on today, Friday, March 21, 2025? How to watch
No. 3 seeded Iowa State vs. No. 14 seeded Lipscomb will air on TNT at 1:30 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025.
Where to stream, watch Iowa State vs Lipscomb NCAA March Madness basketball game tonight, Friday, March 21, 2025
No. 3 seeded Iowa State vs. No. 14 seeded Lipscomb will stream on Paramount+ at 1:30 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025. The app is available in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
Watch Iowa State vs Lipscomb on Paramount+
What time does Memphis-Colorado State NCAA March Madness basketball game start today, Friday, March 21, 2025?
No. 5 seeded Memphis vs. No. 12 seeded Colorado State will play at 2 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025.
What channel is Colorado State vs Memphis NCAA March Madness basketball game on today, Friday, March 21, 2025? How to watch
No. 5 seeded Memphis vs. No. 12 seeded Colorado State will air on TBS at 2 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025.
Where to stream, watch Memphis vs Colorado State NCAA March Madness basketball game tonight, Friday, March 21, 2025
No. 5 seeded Memphis vs. No. 12 seeded Colorado State will stream on Paramount+ at 2 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025. The app is available in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
Watch Memphis vs Colorado State on Paramount+
What time does Duke-Mount St. Mary’s NCAA March Madness basketball game start today, Friday, March 21, 2025?
No. 1 seeded Duke vs. No. 16 seeded Mount St. Mary’s will play at 2:50 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025.
What channel is Mount St. Mary’s vs Duke NCAA March Madness basketball game on today, Friday, March 21, 2025? How to watch
No. 1 seeded Duke vs. No. 16 seeded Mount St. Mary’s will air on CBS at 2:50 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025.
Where to stream, watch Duke vs Mount St. Mary’s NCAA March Madness basketball game tonight, Friday, March 21, 2025
No. 1 seeded Duke vs. No. 16 seeded Mount St. Mary’s will stream on Paramount+ at 2:50 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025. The app is available in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
Watch Duke vs Mount St. Mary’s on Paramount+
What time does St. Mary’s-Vanderbilt NCAA March Madness basketball game start today, Friday, March 21, 2025?
No. 7 seeded St. Mary’s vs. No. 10 seeded Vanderbilt will play at 3:15 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025.
What channel is Vanderbilt vs St. Mary’s NCAA March Madness basketball game on today, Friday, March 21, 2025? How to watch
No. 7 seeded St. Mary’s vs. No. 10 seeded Vanderbilt will air on truTV at 3:15 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025.
Where to stream, watch St. Mary’s vs Vanderbilt NCAA March Madness basketball game tonight, Friday, March 21, 2025
No. 7 seeded St. Mary’s vs. No. 10 seeded Vanderbilt will stream on Paramount+ at 3:15 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025. The app is available in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
Watch St. Mary’s vs Vanderbilt on Paramount+
What time does the Ole Miss-UNC NCAA March Madness basketball game on today, Friday, March 21, 2025? How to watch
No. 6 seeded Mississippi vs. No. 11 seeded North Carolina will play at 4:05 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025.
What channel is UNC vs Ole Miss NCAA March Madness basketball game on today, Friday, March 21, 2025? How to watch
No. 6 seeded Mississippi vs. No. 11 seeded North Carolina will air on TNT at 4:05 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025.
Where to stream, watch Mississippi vs North Carolina NCAA March Madness basketball game tonight, Friday, March 21, 2025
No. 6 seeded Mississippi vs. No. 11 seeded North Carolina will stream on Paramount+ at 4:05 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025. The app is available in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
Watch Mississippi vs North Carolina on Paramount+
What time does Maryland-Grand Canyon NCAA March Madness basketball game start today, Friday, March 21, 2025?
No. 4 seeded Maryland vs. No. 13 seeded Grand Canyon will play at 4:35 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025.
What channel is Grand Canyon vs Maryland NCAA March Madness basketball game on today, Friday, March 21, 2025? How to watch
No. 4 seeded Maryland vs. No. 13 seeded Grand Canyon will air on TBS at 4:35 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025.
Where to stream, watch Maryland vs Grand Canyon NCAA March Madness basketball game tonight, Friday, March 21, 2025
No. 4 seeded Maryland vs. No. 13 seeded Grand Canyon will stream on Paramount+ at 4:35 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025. The app is available in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
Watch Maryland vs Grand Canyon on Paramount+
What time does Florida-Norfolk State NCAA March Madness basketball game start today, Friday, March 21, 2025?
No. 1 seeded Florida vs. No. 16 seeded Norfolk State will play at 6:50 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025.
What channel is Norfolk State vs Florida NCAA March Madness basketball game on today, Friday, March 21, 2025? How to watch
No. 1 seeded Florida vs. No. 16 seeded Norfolk State will air on TNT at 6:50 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025.
Where to stream, watch Florida vs Norfolk State NCAA March Madness basketball game tonight, Friday, March 21, 2025
No. 1 seeded Florida vs. No. 16 seeded Norfolk State will stream on Paramount+ at 6:50 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025. The app is available in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
Watch Florida vs Norfolk State on Paramount+
What time does Kentucky-Troy NCAA March Madness basketball game start today, Friday, March 21, 2025?
No. 3 seeded Kentucky vs. No. 14 seeded Troy will play at 7:10 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025.
What channel is Troy vs Kentucky NCAA March Madness basketball game on today, Friday, March 21, 2025? How to watch
No. 3 seeded Kentucky vs. No. 14 seeded Troy will air on CBS at 7:10 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025.
Where to stream, watch Kentucky vs Troy NCAA March Madness basketball game tonight, Friday, March 21, 2025
No. 3 seeded Kentucky vs. No. 14 seeded Troy will stream on Paramount+ at 7:10 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025. The app is available in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
Watch Kentucky vs Troy on Paramount+ What time does Marquette-New Mexico NCAA March Madness basketball game start today, Friday, March 21, 2025?
No. 7 seeded Marquette vs. No. 10 seeded New Mexico will play at 7:25 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025.
What channel is New Mexico vs Marquette NCAA March Madness basketball game on today, Friday, March 21, 2025? How to watch
No. 7 seeded Marquette vs. No. 10 seeded New Mexico will air on TBS at 7:25 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025.
Where to stream, watch Marquette vs New Mexico NCAA March Madness basketball game tonight, Friday, March 21, 2025
No. 7 seeded Marquette vs. No. 10 seeded New Mexico will stream on Paramount+ at 7:25 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025. The app is available in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
Watch Marquette vs New Mexico on Paramount+
What time does Arizona-Akron NCAA March Madness basketball game start today, Friday, March 21, 2025?
No. 4 seeded Arizona vs. No. 13 seeded Akron will play at 7:35 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025.
What channel is Akron vs Arizona NCAA March Madness basketball game on today, Friday, March 21, 2025? How to watch
No. 4 seeded Arizona vs. No. 13 seeded Akron will air on truTV at 7:35 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025.
Where to stream, watch Arizona vs Akron NCAA March Madness basketball game tonight, Friday, March 21, 2025
No. 4 seeded Arizona vs. No. 13 seeded Akron will stream on Paramount+ at 7:35 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025. The app is available in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
Watch Arizona vs Akron on Paramount+
What time does UConn-Oklahoma NCAA March Madness basketball game start today, Friday, March 21, 2025?
No. 8 seeded Connecticut vs. No. 9 seeded Oklahoma will play at 9:25 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025.
What channel is Oklahoma vs UConn NCAA March Madness basketball game on today, Friday, March 21, 2025? How to watch
No. 8 seeded Connecticut vs. No. 9 seeded Oklahoma will air on TNT at 9:25 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025.
Where to stream, watch UConn vs Oklahoma NCAA March Madness basketball game tonight, Friday, March 21, 2025
No. 8 seeded Connecticut vs. No. 9 seeded Oklahoma will stream on Paramount+ at 9:25 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025. The app is available in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
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What time does Illinois-Xavier NCAA March Madness basketball game start today, Friday, March 21, 2025?
No. 6 seeded Illinois vs. No. 11 seeded Xavier will play at 9:45 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025.
What channel is Xavier vs Illinois NCAA March Madness basketball game on today, Friday, March 21, 2025? How to watch
No. 6 seeded Illinois vs. No. 11 seeded Xavier will air on CBS at 9:45 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025.
Where to stream, watch Illinois vs Xavier NCAA March Madness basketball game tonight, Friday, March 21, 2025
No. 6 seeded Illinois vs. No. 11 seeded Xavier will stream on Paramount+ at 9:45 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025. The app is available in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
Watch Illinois vs Xavier on Paramount+
What time does Michigan State-Bryant NCAA March Madness basketball game start today, Friday, March 21, 2025?
No. 2 seeded Michigan State vs. No. 15 seeded Bryant will play at 10 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025.
What channel is Bryant vs Michigan State NCAA March Madness basketball game on today, Friday, March 21, 2025? How to watch
No. 2 seeded Michigan State vs. No. 15 seeded Bryant will air on TBS at 10 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025.
Where to stream, watch Michigan State vs Bryant NCAA March Madness basketball game tonight, Friday, March 21, 2025
No. 2 seeded Michigan State vs. No. 15 seeded Bryant will stream on Paramount+ at 10 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025. The app is available in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
Watch Michigan State vs Bryant on Paramount+
What time does Oregon-Liberty NCAA March Madness basketball game start today, Friday, March 21, 2025?
No. 5 seeded Oregon vs. No. 12 seeded Liberty will play at 10:10 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025.
What channel is Liberty vs Oregon NCAA March Madness basketball game on today, Friday, March 21, 2025? How to watch
No. 5 seeded Oregon vs. No. 12 seeded Liberty will air on truTV at 10:10 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025.
Where to stream, watch Oregon vs Liberty NCAA March Madness basketball game tonight, Friday, March 21, 2025
No. 5 seeded Oregon vs. No. 12 seeded Liberty will stream on Paramount+ at 10:10 p.m. ET Friday, March 21, 2025. The app is available in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
Watch Oregon vs Liberty on Paramount+
March Madness 2025 predictions: NCAA Tournament men’s basketball picks
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What channels are 2025 NCAA Tournament men’s March Madness basketball games on TV today? Where to stream, how to watch
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