2025 College Basketball Crown: Schedule, bracket, teams

College basketball is getting a new and exciting postseason basketball tournament this year. 

The College Basketball Crown features 16 men's teams from March 31 to April 6. The tournament features schools from the Big Ten, Big 12 and Big East, in addition to at-large participants. 

Check out the full 2025 College Basketball Crown schedule below.

College Basketball Crown Schedule and Bracket

Final

Sunday, April 6

• Game 15: Nebraska vs. UCF - 5:30 p.m. ET on FOX (T-Mobile Arena)

College Basketball Crown Scores

First Round

Monday, March 31

• Game 1: Butler 86, Utah 84
• Game 2: Boise State 89, George Washington 59
• Game 3: Nebraska 86, Arizona State 78
• Game 4: Georgetown 85, Washington State 82

Tuesday, April 1

• Game 5: Cincinnati 83, DePaul 61
• Game 6: UCF 76, Oregon State 75
• Game 7: Villanova 85, Colorado 64
• Game 8: USC 89, Tulane 60

Second Round

Wednesday, April 2

• Game 9: Boise State 100, Butler 93
• Game 10: Nebraska 81, Georgetown 69

Thursday, April 3

• Game 11: UCF 88, Cincinnati 80
• Game 12: Villanova 60, USC 59

Semifinals

Saturday, April 5

• Game 13: Nebraska 79, Boise State 69
• Game 14: UCF 104, Villanova 98

Who is in the 2025 College Basketball Crown tournament?

The College Basketball Crown tournament is made up of a 16-team field. Below are this year's participants:

• Arizona State
• Butler
• Boise State
• Cincinnati
• Colorado
• DePaul
• Georgetown
• George Washington
• Nebraska
• Oregon State
• Tulane
• UCF
• USC
• Utah
• Villanova
• Washington State

Where is the 2025 College Basketball Crown?

The 2025 College Basketball Crown will take place at MGM Grand Garden Arena and T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.

Where can I watch the College Basketball Crown?

The 2025 College Basketball Crown will air on FOX and FS1.

How do I purchase tickets to the College Basketball Crown?

Vivid Seats is the official ticket provider of the College Basketball Crown. FOX fans can score 20% off tickets here. 

*This discount is only valid for orders to the College Basketball Crown placed via Vivid Seats' site or app. 20% off ticket price (excl. taxes, fees & shipping costs), Max Savings $250. Discount expires at 11:59 p.m. PT, Sunday, April 6, 2025. Discount is non-transferable. Not valid for past orders.

Printable Bracket

Print out and play along with our 2025 College Basketball Crown printable bracket.