NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Schedule: Saturday, March 22

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Written By Caleb Tallman | Published at March 22, 2025
NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament schedule
Duke forward Cooper Flagg shoots during practice Thursday in Raleigh, N.C. (AP photo / Chris Carlson)

The second round of the NCAA Tournament ramps up the intensity, with 16 teams looking to punch their ticket to the Sweet 16 on Saturday, March 22. Saturday's slate features eight high-stakes games across the bracket, starting just after noon Eastern and stretching well into the night. With the pressure mounting and title dreams on the line, expect even tighter games, clutch performances, and maybe a Cinderella or two making noise.

After a wild first round filled with shifting March Madness odds, upsets and dominant wins — including statement victories from teams like Tennessee, UCLA, and Gonzaga — Saturday's matchups will showcase some of the tournament's hottest programs going head-to-head. The intensity will be even higher with each win bringing teams one step closer to a Final Four berth.

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Saturday's schedule for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament

Here's a look at the Saturday schedule of second-round NCAA Tournament games. All times are Eastern. Note that no game will start before its scheduled tip, but if earlier games go into overtime or have extended delays, following games may be pushed back slightly. Stay tuned for more tournament coverage, betting previews, and bracket updates as March Madness continues to deliver the drama.

South Region

West Region

East Region

Midwest Region

Second-round games are being played at the following venues:

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Announcer pairings for NCAA Tournament

Saturday's second-round matchups in the 2025 NCAA Tournament will have some of the business's most experienced and talented broadcasting crews calling the action. As CBS and Turner Sports continue their long-standing partnership to bring every moment of March Madness to fans nationwide, the broadcast lineup for Saturday's games is packed with top-tier announcers and sideline reporters.

While Thursday's first round featured upsets, multiple first-half buzzer-beaters, and breakout performances, Saturday's slate will see 16 teams battle for a place in the Sweet 16. To match the magnitude of these matchups, CBS and Turner are rolling out their premier broadcasting teams, many of which have become staples of the tournament experience.

Leading the way is Ian Eagle, who has taken over as the lead voice of March Madness from the legendary Jim Nantz. Eagle will be joined once again by Bill Raftery and Grant Hill, with Tracy Wolfson reporting from the sidelines. This crew will call one of Saturday's marquee matchups and is also slated to cover the Final Four and national championship later in the tournament.

Here are all the crews covering Saturday's games:

Beyond the game broadcasts, viewers can also tune in to three separate studio teams providing pregame, halftime, and postgame coverage throughout the day:

Eight games happen on Saturday, the first day of the second round. These broadcasting crews will be key in helping fans follow the madness and all of the storylines as teams have their one shining moment. From courtside insights to studio debates, expect expert coverage as the road to San Antonio continues.

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