Every Friday, the staff of The Athletic recommends the most compelling sports on TV to watch this weekend. This week, in honor of the early days of perennial March Madness, we lead with the most must-see college basketball games of the weekend, plus a few other games to watch.

AKA the 2025 NCAA tournament — is right around the corner. Selection Sunday will reveal the official March Madness brackets for both men and women. The First Four games tip-off on Mar. 18. This year’s tournament will air across CBS,

And local fans will have two days of games to watch or attend as The AMP hosts a part of the tourney on March 20, 22

The Super Bowl is the United States' most popular sporting event by a wide margin, but many Americans also love March Madness, college basketball's championship series. According to one study, 33% of Americans watch March Madness annually.

Joining the Women's Tournament Challenge for the first time? Have some questions? Here is a tutorial that covers all of the basics.

Get basketball-themed décor for your March Madness party. Plus, catch the games on streaming services like Hulu, Paramount+ and Max.

The 68-team field for both tournaments will be revealed on Selection Sunday, March 16, which means it's almost time for the games to begin. March Madness for the men's tournament officially kicks off with the First Four games on Tuesday and Wednesday,

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