March Madness 2025: How to watch the Elite Eight this weekend — schedules, matchups, initial predictions

The Elite Eight tips off this weekend with 4 decisive matchups in the Fourth Round of the 2025 March Madness Tournament. The Elite Eight matchups will broadcast on CBS, TBS, and truTV.

When are the Elite Eight matchups for 2025 March Madness, and what are the matchups?

We’ve got 2 matchups on Saturday the 29th and 2 matchups on Sunday the 30th:

Saturday, March 29th, 2025 Elite Eight Matchups

Duke vs. Alabama

• Matchup: (1) Duke Blue Devils vs. (2) Alabama Crimson Tide
• Time: 5:49 PM (PST), 6:49 PM (MST), 8:49 PM (EST)
• Broadcast: TBS and truTV

Florida vs. Texas Tech

• Matchup: (1) Florida Gators vs. (3) Texas Tech Red Raiders
• Time: 4:09 PM (PST), 5:09 PM (MST), 6:09 PM (EST)
• Broadcast: TBS and TruTV

Sunday, March 30th, 2025 Elite Eight Matchups

Tennesse vs Houston

• Matchup: (2) Tennesse Volunteers vs. (1) Houston Cougars
• Time: 11:20 am (PST), 12:20 pm (MST), 2:20 pm (EST)
• Broadcast: CBS

Michigan State vs Auburn

• Matchup: (2) Michigan State Spartans vs (1) Auburn Tigers
• Time: 2:05 pm (PST), 3:05 pm (MST), 5:05 pm (EST)
• Broadcast: CBS

Where to watch and stream the March Madness 2025 Elite Eight matchups

CBS, TBS, and truTV will be your broadcast stations to catch the Elite Eight games this weekend. You can also catch the livestreams with any of the providers below:

FYI: For the Madness and livestreaming fans, Sling offers TruTV as part of its Sling Blue package. 

Elite Eight 2025: Picks and Hot Takes for the Fourth Round

Duke Blue Devils vs. Alabama Crimson Tide

Odds: Duke is favored by 6.5 points.

Pick: Duke 

Hot take: The Crimson Tide is going to crash into the brick wall of Cooper Flagg. There is no chance Mark Sears leads Alabama to a victory on Saturday.

University of Florida Gators vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders

Odds: Florida is a 6.5-point favorite as well.

Pick: Florida

Hot take: Unfortunately, Texas Tech doesn't have a chance. The Gators are just too good this year.

Tennessee Volunteers vs. Houston Cougars

Odds: Houston is a 3.5 point favorite in this matchup.

Pick: Houston

Hot take: Tennessee has played too well to let Houston takes its shot at the Final Four. Houston loses in an upset to the Vols. Expect this game to come down to the wire.

Michigan State Spartans vs. Auburn Tigers

Odds: Auburn is a 5.5 point favorite for this final game in the elite 8.

Pick: Auburn

Hot take: The Spartans have put on a strong showing this March, but Auburn's roster is too stacked. Auburn should win this game and cover a 5.5 point spread. 

FAQs

What is the March Madness Elite Eight?

This quirky name applies to the NCAA March Madness regional finals. There are 4 regions with a 2-team matchup in each — hence, the Elite Eight. The winners of these matchups advance to the Final Four.

What round is the March Madness Elite Eight?

Technically speaking, it is the fourth round of the tournament. First Round, Second Round, Sweet Sixteen, Elite Eight, Final Four, and The NCAA March Madness Championship. The First Round goes from 64 teams to 32 teams. The Second Round goes from 32 teams to 16 teams. The Third Round (Sweet Sixteen) goes from 16 teams to 8 teams, The Fourth Round (Elite Eight) goes from 8 teams to 4 teams (what will become the Final Four). 

What teams are in the 2025 March Madness Elite Eight?

The 2025 Elite Eight teams are Duke (1), Florida (1), Alabama (2), Michigan State (2), Tennessee (2), Texas Tech (3), Auburn (1) or Michigan (5), and Houston (1) or Purdue (4). Note: Auburn vs. Michigan and Houston vs. Purdue are Sweet 16 matchups still in progress. The winners will complete the Elite Eight.