Event:: 2025 Men's NCAA Tournament Final Four & National Championship.
Location:: Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas.
Final Four Date:: Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Championship Date:: Monday, April 7, 2025.
Teams & Matchups (All No. 1 Seeds):
Florida Gators vs. Auburn Tigers (6:09 p.m. ET)
Houston Cougars vs. Duke Blue Devils (8:49 p.m. ET)
Key Players:: Johni Broome (Auburn), Cooper Flagg (Duke - Wooden Award favorite).
Broadcast:: Both games will be broadcast on CBS. Streaming available via Fubo ([link available in Sources](https://www.fubo.tv/welcome?irad=329595&irmp=377189&ref=yanuki.com) - free trial may be available).
Why this matters:: This historic Final Four features four dominant top seeds, showcasing incredible talent and high stakes. Florida seeks its first title since 2007, Duke its first since 2015 (and first under Coach Jon Scheyer), while Auburn and Houston are vying for their first-ever national championships. The prevalence of top seeds has also sparked discussion about the impact of NIL and the transfer portal on tournament parity.
The journey to San Antonio culminates in a rare showdown of all four No. 1 seeds. The Florida Gators, aiming to recapture championship glory from their 2006/2007 back-to-back titles, face the Auburn Tigers, led by the formidable Johni Broome (averaging 18.7 points, 10.9 rebounds). Neither Auburn nor the Houston Cougars have ever won the national title, adding extra motivation.
The second semifinal pits the defensively strong Houston Cougars against the Duke Blue Devils. Duke, under second-year head coach Jon Scheyer, features standout freshman Cooper Flagg, a leading candidate for the Wooden Award. The Blue Devils are chasing their sixth national title overall. The concentration of top-seeded teams highlights their season-long dominance, with all four ranking highly in efficiency metrics historically.
Q: When are the Men's Final Four games?
The semifinal games are on Saturday, April 5, 2025, starting at 6:09 p.m. ET.
Q: When is the National Championship game?
The championship game is scheduled for Monday, April 7, 2025.
Q: What channel are the Final Four games on?
Both Final Four games will be broadcast live on CBS.
Q: Which teams are in the Final Four?
The No. 1 seed Florida Gators, No. 1 seed Auburn Tigers, No. 1 seed Houston Cougars, and No. 1 seed Duke Blue Devils.
Historic Matchups:: Witness a rare Final Four featuring exclusively No. 1 seeds.
High Stakes:: Two teams (Auburn, Houston) are fighting for their first title, while Florida and Duke look to add to their legacies.
Star Power:: Watch top players like Auburn's Johni Broome and Duke's Cooper Flagg compete.
Viewing Info:: Plan to watch the games on CBS starting at 6:09 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 5th.
This Final Four is packed with talent and compelling storylines. Which team do you think has the edge? Will Cooper Flagg lead Duke to victory, or will Florida, Auburn, or Houston make history?
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Source 1: USA TODAY - When is the men's Final Four? How to watch the NCAA Tournament semifinals target="_blank"
Source 2: Yahoo Sports - Final Four 2025 live updates, scores target="_blank"
Source 3: NBC Sports - What March Madness games are on today? target="_blank"
Source 4: Fubo Streaming target="_blank"
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