2025 NCAA Men's College Basketball Tournament

FIRST AND SECOND ROUND
SEATTLE, WA

Tickets, Schedule and Venue Info

Find Great Seats for NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Games at Climate Pledge Arena

Basketball fans will converge in Seattle as Climate Pledge Arena welcomes the first and second rounds of the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament on March 20-22, 2025. These early-round games set the stage for dramatic upsets and unforgettable performances as teams begin their journey toward a national championship. With passionate fans and the tournament's popularity, you’ll want to get your tickets and accommodations well in advance. Find seats today at Events365!

Venue and Location Details

Climate Pledge Arena is found in Seattle's iconic Seattle Center neighborhood. This state-of-the-art venue offers 18,100 seats with excellent sightlines and premium amenities, including diverse food and beverage options that highlight Pacific Northwest cuisine.

Multiple parking garages serve the arena, with the Mercer Street Garage and 1st Avenue North Garage providing the most convenient options. The Seattle Center Monorail offers direct service from downtown, and multiple bus routes stop nearby. The surrounding area features numerous hotels, restaurants, and entertainment options within walking distance.

2024 NCAA Tournament First and Second Round Recap

Seattle fans will be in for a treat if the 2025 tourney is anything like the 2024 edition. No. 14 seed Oakland shocked the world with an upset over No. 3 Kentucky and No. 12 Grand Canyon, after winning its opener, took No. 4 Alabama to the wire before falling in the second round. The first and second rounds are known for unpredictable action with last-second heroics and unexpected stars. You don’t want to miss out!

Other Cities In The Tournament

As one of eight cities hosting first and second-round games, Seattle joins venues nationwide in showcasing the tournament's opening weekend drama. Surviving teams will advance to regional sites and, ultimately, the semifinals in San Antonio. Here’s a look at the tournament 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

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Get your tickets for the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in Seattle and experience the excitement in one of the country’s great sports cities. Seats will go fast, so get yours today from Events365. We also have seats for the 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. If there’s an event you want to see, Events365 has you covered.