2025 NCAA Men's College Basketball Tournament

FIRST AND SECOND ROUND
DENVER, CO

Tickets, Schedule and Venue Info

Get Seats Today for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Ball Arena

The edge-of-your-seat excitement of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is coming to the Mile High City. Denver is ready to host the first and second rounds at Ball Arena on March 20-22, 2025. Eight teams will compete for a chance to move on to the regional round, where they will be one step closer to the championship. Get your tickets today from Events365, as the top seats for this popular destination will sell quickly.

Venue and Location Details

Games will be held at Ball Arena in downtown Denver, home of the NBA’s Denver Nuggets and NHL’s Colorado Avalanche. This modern facility with excellent sightlines has a seating capacity of approximately 19,000 for basketball events. Various concession options, premium seating areas, and state-of-the-art video displays will be available.

Ball Arena is conveniently located near major highways and is easily accessible via Denver's light rail system. Numerous parking options are available in the surrounding area, including the arena's dedicated lots. Fans will find hotel accommodations within walking distance or a short ride from the arena.

2024 NCAA Tournament First and Second Round Recap

Early-round games are known for the unpredictability and excitement that make the NCAA Tournament so special. In 2024, No. 11 seed N.C. State started its unexpected run to the tournament semifinals with an upset over No. 6 Texas Tech. No. 14 Oakland pulled off the biggest upset of the weekend by taking out No. 3 Kentucky. Denver fans will undoubtedly see similar drama in the 2025 tourney.

Other Cities in the Tournament

From the play-in games in Dayton, OH, to the championship in San Antonio, cities around the country will serve as the backdrop for the drama, passion, and excitement of the NCAA Tournament. Denver is one of eight locations for the first and second rounds. Find out who will be in the Mile High City during the selection show on Sunday, March 16. Here’s a quick look at the full schedule:

• Play-in Round: Dayton, Ohio, UD Arena, March 18 - 19
• 1st/2nd Round: Lexington, KY, Rupp Arena, March 20 -22
• 1st/2nd Round: Providence, RI, Amica Mutual Pavilion, March 20 - 22
• 1st/2nd Round: Seattle, WA, Climate Pledge Arena, March 21 - 23
• 1st/2nd Round: Wichita, KS, Intrust Bank Arena, March 20 - 22
• 1st/2nd Round: Cleveland, OH, Rocket Arena, March 21 - 23
• 1st/2nd Round: Denver, CO, Ball Arena, March 20 - 22
• 1st/2nd Round: Milwaukee, WI, Fiserv Forum, March 21 - 23
• 1st/2nd Round: Raleigh, NC, Lenovo Center, March 21 - 23
• East Regional: Newark, NJ, Prudential Center, March 27 - 29
• West Regional: San Francisco, CA, Chase Center, March 27 - 29
• South Regional: Atlanta, GA, State Farm Arena, March 28 - 30
• Midwest Regional: Indianapolis, IN, Lucas Oil Stadium, March 28 - 30
• Semi-Finals: San Antonio, TX, Alamodome, April 5
• Championship: San Antonio, TX, Alamodome, April 7

Secure Your Seats Now from Events365

Get your tickets for the 2025 NCAA Tournament in Denver today from Events 365! Don’t miss out as teams battle to advance in college basketball’s most prestigious event. We can also connect you to great seats for the 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament at locations around the country. Secure your seats today before they’re gone!