2025 NCAA Men's College Basketball Tournament

FIRST AND SECOND ROUND
CLEVELAND, OH

Tickets, Schedule and Venue Info

Get Tickets to See the Action at Rocket Arena

One of the sports world’s most exciting events is coming to Northeast Ohio as Cleveland prepares to host the first and second rounds of the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. The action will take place at Rocket Arena on March 20-22, 2025. If you’re looking to witness the drama of the tournament’s early rounds, get your tickets and travel plans ready. Seats are in high demand, but you can still find great options at Events365!

Venue and Location Details

Games will be played at Rocket Arena in downtown Cleveland, home of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers. This world-class arena offers excellent sightlines from all of its 19,432 seats, along with numerous concession options, comfortable seating, and high-definition video boards.

Fans will find several convenient parking garages nearby. Cleveland's RTA public transit system also provides service to the venue, with Tower City station just a short walk away. Numerous hotels are within walking distance, including the Ritz-Carlton, Hilton Cleveland Downtown, and Renaissance Cleveland Hotel.

2024 NCAA Tournament First and Second Round Recap

The early rounds of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament always produce edge-of-your-seat entertainment, and 2024 was no exception. Two 12 seeds, Grand Canyon and James Madison, both authored upsets in the infamous No. 12 vs. No. 5 matchup. No. 14 Oakland pulled off the biggest surprise by sending No. 3 Kentucky home in the opening round. See the next big upset live with tickets from Events365.

Other Cities in the Tournament

The 2025 NCAA Tournament will bring the excitement of college basketball to Cleveland and cities nationwide. From the play-in games in Dayton to the championship in San Antonio, communities throughout the country will serve as the backdrop for basketball history. Here’s a quick look at the 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 tickets for the NCAA Men’s Tournament in Cleveland and be part of the excitement as teams begin the journey toward a national championship. Don’t miss your chance to see potential Cinderella stories and buzzer-beaters in person. Grab your tickets today before they sell out! Events365 can also connect you to fantastic seats for the 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament.