The highly anticipated 2025 edition of the College basketball Crown is all set to begin very soon at the end of this month, check out all the tournament details below along with the schedule, dates and tickets
The upcoming tournament will set the tone for a new and exciting post-season basketball action.
College Basketball Crown Fox Tournament 2025 schedule, bracket, dates, time table, tickets, format, teams and live stream telecast where to watch
A new postseason reign for key conference partner the Big East is on the horizon – but storied postseason runs are nothing new. Which Big East teams will compete for the crown? 🏀 👑 pic.twitter.com/WMsqFp8mT3
— College Basketball Crown (@CBBCrown) February 28, 2025
The chase for the CBC Crown begins in Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena starting March 31st. Catch all the action on FOX. @CBBonFOX @MGMGrand pic.twitter.com/8S7DxCDwE0
— College Basketball Crown (@CBBCrown) March 1, 2025
The upcoming tournament is set to feature a total of 16 men’s teams from schools across the Big Ten, Big 12 and Big East.
It will take place from March 31 to April 6 in Las Vegas and will air on FOX and FS1 and the tournament will feature schools from the Big Ten, Big 12 and Big East, in addition to at-large participants. Teams that did not participate for the NCAA Tournament will be eligible for the event, with two automatic qualifiers coming from each participating conference, and additional teams chosen by a committee.
College Basketball Crown
The College Basketball Crown is a 16-team tournament that takes place following the end of the regular season. It usually features teams that did not feature in the NCAA tournament. The tournament will feature various schools from across the Big Ten, Big 12 and Big East Conference, besides at-large participants.
A select committee will choose two automatic qualifiers from each participating conference, besides the additional teams. Meanwhile, teams that did not participate for the NCAA Tournament are also eligible for the event.
College Basketball Crown venue and dates
The upcoming basketball tournament is set to take place from March 31 to April 6. The iconic MGM Grand Garden Arena and T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, will host the tournament matches.
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— Thomas Fischbeck (@TheRealCSD) March 10, 2025
How to watch live
Fans can watch the live broadcast of the College Basketball Crown on FOX and FS1.
College Basketball Crown tickets
Fans can purchase the tickets from the official Vivid Seats website which will serve as the official ticket provider.
2025 College Basketball Crown Schedule and Bracket
| Round | Date | Game | Time (ET) | Channel | Venue |
| First Round | Monday, March 31 | Game 1 | 3 p.m. | FS1 | MGM Grand Garden Arena |
| Game 2 | 5:30 p.m. | FS1 | MGM Grand Garden Arena | ||
| Game 3 | 8:30 p.m. | FS1 | MGM Grand Garden Arena | ||
| Game 4 | 11 p.m. | FS1 | MGM Grand Garden Arena | ||
| Tuesday, April 1 | Game 5 | 3 p.m. | FS1 | MGM Grand Garden Arena | |
| Game 6 | 5:30 p.m. | FS1 | MGM Grand Garden Arena | ||
| Game 7 | 8:30 p.m. | FS1 | MGM Grand Garden Arena | ||
| Game 8 | 11 p.m. | FS1 | MGM Grand Garden Arena | ||
| Second Round | Wednesday, April 2 | Game 9 | 7 p.m. | FS1 | MGM Grand Garden Arena |
| Game 10 | 9:30 p.m. | FS1 | MGM Grand Garden Arena | ||
| Thursday, April 3 | Game 11 | 7 p.m. | FS1 | MGM Grand Garden Arena | |
| Game 12 | 9:30 p.m. | FS1 | MGM Grand Garden Arena | ||
| Semifinals | Saturday, April 5 | Game 13 | 7 p.m. | FOX | T-Mobile Arena |
| Game 14 | 9:30 p.m. | FOX | T-Mobile Arena | ||
| Final | Sunday, April 6 | Game 15 | 5:30 p.m. | FOX | T-Mobile Arena |
Coming this March live from Vegas. Who will take home the Crown? 👑 pic.twitter.com/Iots3CRE8i
— College Basketball Crown (@CBBCrown) February 1, 2025