The 2025 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament will take place from Wednesday, March 12 to Sunday, March 16, in Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. This year’s tournament is especially interesting as it includes the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners for the first time, bringing the total number of teams to 16.
SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament Details
Dates: Wednesday, March 12 – Sunday, March 16
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Venue: Bridgestone Arena
TV Channels: SEC Network and ESPN
The tournament begins on March 12 at 1 p.m. ET, when the No. 9 seed Arkansas Razorbacks take on the No. 16 seed South Carolina Gamecocks.
The SEC Network will show the opening-day games, while ESPN will air the championship game on March 16 at 1 p.m. ET.
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SEC Tournament Schedule
First Round (Wed. March 12)
- Game 1: No. 16 South Carolina vs. No. 9 Arkansas | 1 p.m. ET | SECN
- Game 2: No. 13 Texas vs. No. 12 Vanderbilt | TBD after Gm. 1 | SECN
- Game 3: No. 15 LSU vs. No. 10 Mississippi State | 7 p.m. ET | SECN
- Game 4: No. 14 Oklahoma vs. No. Georgia | TBD after Gm. 3 | SECN
Second Round (Thurs. March 13)
- Game 5: Game 1 Winner vs. No. 8 Ole Miss | 1 p.m. ET | SECN
- Game 6: Game 2 Winner vs. No. 5 Texas A&M | TBD after Gm. 5 | SECN
- Game 7: Game 3 Winner vs. No. 7 Missouri | 7 p.m. ET | SECN
- Game 8: Game 4 Winner vs. No. 6 Kentucky | TBD after Gm. 7 | SECN
Quarterfinals (Fri. March 14)
- Game 9: Game 5 Winner vs. No. 1 Auburn | 1 p.m. ET | ESPN
- Game 10: Game 6 Winner vs. No. 4 Tennessee | TBD after Gm. 9 | ESPN
- Game 11: Game 7 Winner vs. No. 2 Florida | 7 p.m. ET | SECN
- Game 12: Game 8 Winner vs. No. 3 Alabama | TBD after Gm. 11 | SECN
Semifinals (Sat. March 15)
- Game 13: Game 9 Winner vs. Game 10 Winner | 1 p.m. ET | ESPN
- Game 14: Game 11 Winner vs. Game 12 Winner | TBD after Gm. 13 | ESPN
Final (Sun. March 16)
- Game 15: Game 13 Winner vs. Game 14 Winner | 1 p.m. ET | ESPN
The 2025 SEC Tournament stands out as a premier event since the conference has expanded to 16 teams with the inclusion of Texas and Oklahoma. This expansion not only boosts competitiveness but also introduces new rivalries and matchups, which enhances the tournament’s complexity.
Top seeds such as Auburn, Florida, Alabama, and Tennessee have received double-byes into the quarterfinals, preparing for high-stakes games against challengers arising from earlier rounds.
Teams to Watch in the 2025 SEC Tournament
Several teams and players are ready to make significant contributions to this year’s tournament.
- No. 1 Auburn Tigers: After finishing 15-3 in conference play, Auburn hopes to capitalize on their strong regular-season success.
- No. 2 Florida Gators: As the No. 2 seed, Florida’s solid play has established them as legitimate title candidates.
- No. 3 Alabama Crimson Tide: Alabama is the No. 3 seed, and their powerful offensive makes them a team to watch.
- No. 13 Texas Longhorns: As the No. 13 seed in the SEC Tournament, Texas will face Vanderbilt in the first round, with potential clashes against Texas A&M in subsequent rounds, adding excitement to their journey.
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The tournament promises exciting basketball action as teams compete for the championship and an automatic bid into the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Fans will expect challenging contests, booming talent, and the exciting atmosphere that characterizes SEC basketball.
Following the SEC Tournament Championship, teams will find out their NCAA Tournament details on the Selection Sunday special on CBS.
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