Sometimes March Madness just isn’t enough.
In the event you need even more spring hoops on top of the annual tourney’s 67 games, Las Vegas has the answer.
Starting March 31, the first-ever College Basketball Crown will get underway at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
The tournament, comprised of 16 teams, is a single-elimination bloodbath featuring schools from the country’s biggest basketball conferences like USC, Villanova, Arizona State, Georgetown, Tulane and more.
Once the dust settles, the Final Four and Championship are scheduled to take place at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena on Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6.
Who will win and secure College Basketball Crown bragging rights?
While we don’t know — although reporters guess Boise State is the favorite — we do know the best way to way find out is live.
If you want to be there, last-minute tickets can be yours as soon as today.
Some are shockingly inexpensive, too.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets was $13 before fees on Vivid Seats, the exclusive ticketing partner for the tourney.
Other games have seats starting anywhere from $17 to $51 before fees.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about the College Basketball Crown below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
College Basketball Crown tickets 2025
All College Basketball Crown Sweet 16, Elite 8, Final 4 and Championship dates, venues and best prices on tickets can be found here:
| College Basketball Crown game dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Session 1 Monday, March 31 at MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, NV Utah vs. Butler George Washington vs. Boise State |
$13 |
| Session 2 Monday, March 31 at MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, NV Nebraska vs. Arizona State Georgetown vs. Washington State |
$17 |
| Session 3 Tuesday, April 1 at MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, NV DePaul vs. Cincinnati Oregon State vs. UCF |
$13 |
| Session 4 Tuesday, April 1 at MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, NV Colorado vs. Villanova Tulane vs. USC |
$17 |
| Quarterfinals Wednesday, April 2 at MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, NV |
$30 |
| Quarterfinals Wednesday, April 2 at MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, NV |
$30 |
| Semifinals Saturday, April 5 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV |
$51 |
| Championship Sunday, April 6 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV |
$39 |
College Basketball Crown 2025 bracket
As mentioned above, the inaugural CBC features 16 teams.
To make sure you’re up to speed, you can find all match-ups and each squad’s path to the Crown’s crown.
How to watch the 2025 College Basketball Crown
For those that can’t make it to Sin City this spring, you can watch all 15 College Basketball Crown games from the comfort of your home, bar, office or wherever else you may consume hoops.
All games will air on Fox and FS1.
If you don’t have cable, the only way to stream the College Basketball Crown for free is to use a live TV streaming service with a free trial.
We recommend DIRECTV Stream, which offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers. When the trial is over, you’ll pay $86.98/month and gain access to over 90 live channels including ESPN, ABC, and TNT.
According to Fox Sports, “FOX Sports’ lead college basketball play-by-play announcer Gus Johnson and two-time All-American and NBA veteran Jim Jackson are on the call for the quarterfinals, semifinals and championship.”
Huge 2025 concerts
Love hoops and live music?
If so, you’re in luck. Many of the biggest names in Hip-Hop, country, metal and rock are on the road this year.
Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live these next few months.
• Kendrick Lamar with SZA
• System of a Down
• Post Malone with Jelly Roll
• Ringo Starr
• Tyler, The Creator
Who else is out and about? Take a look at our list of all the biggest stars on tour in 2025 to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
