The 2025 SEC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments are set to showcase top teams fighting for the championship and a spot in March Madness. With Kentucky, Auburn, Alabama, and South Carolina leading the charge, get the full bracket breakdown, schedule, and where to watch the action live from Nashville and Greenville.

2025 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament: Schedule, Bracket, and Essential Information

General Information

The 2025 Southeastern Conference (SEC) men’s basketball tournament will be held from Wednesday, March 12 to Sunday, March 16 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. This major event in the American college basketball calendar represents the culmination of the SEC regular season, determining the conference champion who automatically qualifies for the prestigious NCAA March Madness tournament.

This annual gathering is particularly anticipated as it offers teams a final chance to improve their resume before selection for the national tournament. For some teams, it’s the only way to secure a ticket to the big dance in March, while for others, it’s an opportunity to solidify their ranking and obtain a favorable position in the national bracket.

2025 Tournament Bracket

The official bracket for the 2025 SEC men’s tournament will be finalized after the last regular season games, scheduled for March 8. Teams will be seeded according to their conference record, with the top four seeds receiving a first-round bye.

The tournament format is as follows:

• First Round (Wednesday): Teams ranked 5th through 14th face off in four games.
• Second Round (Thursday): First-round winners meet the 3rd and 4th seeds, while teams 5 through 8 also compete.
• Quarterfinals (Friday): Thursday’s survivors face the top two seeds, which enter the tournament at this stage.
• Semifinals (Saturday): The final four teams compete for a place in the championship game.
• Final (Sunday): The ultimate game determining the 2025 SEC champion.

The bracket will be available on the official SEC website as soon as it is finalized, allowing fans to follow their favorite team’s progression throughout the tournament.

Schedule and Game Times

First Round: Wednesday, March 12

• Game 1: Team #12 vs Team #13 – 1:00 PM (SEC Network)
• Game 2: Team #11 vs Team #14 – to follow (SEC Network)
• Game 3: Team #10 vs Team #15 – 7:00 PM (SEC Network)
• Game 4: Team #9 vs Team #16 – to follow (SEC Network)

Second Round: Thursday, March 13

• Game 5: Team #8 vs Game 1 Winner – 1:00 PM (SEC Network)
• Game 6: Team #5 vs Game 2 Winner – to follow (SEC Network)
• Game 7: Team #7 vs Game 3 Winner – 7:00 PM (SEC Network)
• Game 8: Team #6 vs Game 4 Winner – to follow (SEC Network)

Quarterfinals: Friday, March 14

• Game 9: Team #1 vs Game 5 Winner – 1:00 PM (ESPN)
• Game 10: Team #4 vs Game 6 Winner – to follow (ESPN)
• Game 11: Team #2 vs Game 7 Winner – 7:00 PM (ESPN)
• Game 12: Team #3 vs Game 8 Winner – to follow (ESPN)

Semifinals: Saturday, March 15

• Game 13: Game 9 Winner vs Game 10 Winner – 1:00 PM (ESPN)
• Game 14: Game 11 Winner vs Game 12 Winner – to follow (ESPN)

Championship: Sunday, March 16

• Game 15: Game 13 Winner vs Game 14 Winner – 1:00 PM (ESPN)

All games will be broadcast live: the early rounds on SEC Network, then the final phases on ESPN, offering comprehensive coverage of the event for college basketball enthusiasts.

History and Previous Champions

The history of the SEC tournament is dominated by the Kentucky Wildcats, who hold an impressive record of 32 titles. This historical dominance testifies to the tradition of excellence in the University of Kentucky basketball program.

However, Auburn will be defending its title this year, after winning the 2024 SEC championship in a memorable run. The Tigers will be looking to become the first team since Tennessee (2018-2019) to win consecutive titles.

Here are the champions from the last five tournaments:

• 2024: Auburn (defeated Tennessee 86-75)
• 2023: Alabama (defeated Texas A&M 82-63)
• 2022: Tennessee (defeated Texas A&M 65-50)
• 2021: Alabama (defeated LSU 80-79)
• 2020: Tournament canceled (COVID-19)
• 2019: Auburn (defeated Tennessee 84-64)

Teams to watch particularly this year include Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Auburn, all of which have demonstrated an impressive level of play throughout the regular season.

2025 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament: Schedule, Results, and Broadcast Guide

Tournament Overview

The 2025 SEC Women’s Tournament marks the culmination of a highly competitive regular season. South Carolina, dominant all year, has been designated as the #1 seed after a tiebreaker with Texas (both with identical 15-1 conference records).

Among the other serious contenders are LSU, the 2023 national champion, Kentucky, which has had a remarkable season, and Oklahoma, a newcomer to the conference but already perfectly integrated into the elite. These teams will be fighting not only for the SEC title but also to improve their position in the NCAA tournament, where the SEC conference hopes to place numerous representatives.

How to Watch the Tournament

Fans will have several options to follow the entire SEC women’s tournament:

• Television: SEC Network will broadcast the early rounds and semifinals, while the final will be televised on ESPN.
• Streaming: All games will be available on the ESPN app and Fubo (subscription required).

Detailed broadcast schedule:

• First and second rounds: SEC Network
• Quarterfinals: SEC Network/ESPN2
• Semifinals: SEC Network
• Final: ESPN

Dates and Location

The 2025 SEC Women’s Tournament took place from Wednesday, March 5 to Sunday, March 9 at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. This venue, which is hosting the women’s tournament for the fourth time in five years, offers an electric atmosphere and first-class facilities for players and spectators alike.

Seeding

1. South Carolina (15-1)
2. Texas (15-1)
3. LSU (12-4)
4. Kentucky (11-5)
5. Oklahoma (11-5)
6. Alabama (10-6)
7. Ole Miss (9-7)
8. Vanderbilt (7-9)
9. Tennessee (7-9)
10. Mississippi State (6-10)
11. Florida (5-11)
12. Georgia (4-12)
13. Arkansas (3-13)
14. Auburn (2-14)
15. Missouri (2-14)
16. Texas A&M (2-14)

Schedule and Game Results

First Round: Wednesday, March 5

• Game 1: No. 9 Tennessee 77, No. 16 Texas A&M 37
• Game 2: No. 12 Georgia 79, No. 13 Arkansas 74
• Game 3: No. 10 Mississippi State 75, No. 15 Missouri 55
• Game 4: No. 11 Florida 60, No. 14 Auburn 50

Second Round: Thursday, March 6

• Game 5: No. 8 Vanderbilt 84, No. 9 Tennessee 76
• Game 6: No. 5 Oklahoma 70, No. 12 Georgia 52
• Game 7: No. 7 Ole Miss 85, No. 10 Mississippi State 73
• Game 8: No. 11 Florida 63, No. 6 Alabama 61

Quarterfinals: Friday, March 7

• Game 9: No. 1 South Carolina 84, No. 8 Vanderbilt 63
• Game 10: No. 5 Oklahoma 69, No. 4 Kentucky 65
• Game 11: No. 2 Texas 70, No. 7 Ole Miss 63
• Game 12: No. 3 LSU 101, No. 11 Florida 87

Semifinals: Saturday, March 8

• Game 13: No. 1 South Carolina 75, No. 5 Oklahoma 62
• Game 14: No. 2 Texas 82, No. 3 LSU 78

Championship: Sunday, March 9

• Game 15: No. 1 South Carolina vs No. 2 Texas (1:00 PM, ESPN)

The SEC women’s tournament continues to demonstrate why the conference is considered one of the most competitive in the country, with high-intensity matchups and exceptional quality of play throughout the competition.

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