The 2025 NCAA men's basketball national championship game between the No. 1 Florida Gators and the No. 1 Houston Cougars will start at 5:50 p.m. PDT on Monday, April 7.
This is Florida's fourth appearance in the national championship. The Gators won titles in 2006 and 2007, according to FloridaGators.com.
Houston is looking for its first championship win. The Cougars reached the title game in 1983 and 1984, according to USA TODAY.
How to watch the NCAA tournament national championship
The March Madness 2025 NCAA men's basketball tournament national championship game will air and stream live on CBS and Paramount+.
Live Paramount+ streaming is only available with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan.
Where will the national championship game be played?
The 2025 NCAA men's basketball tournament national championship will be played at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
The Alamodome hosted the men's national championship in 1998, 2004, 2008, and 2018, according to the Austin American-Statesman.
Who won the March Madness 2025 NCAA women's tournament?
UConn defeated South Carolina in the March Madness 2025 NCAA women's basketball tournament national championship, 82-59.
The game was played on April 6 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
How did Washington's teams do?
On the men's side, Houston defeated Gonzaga in the second round of the March Madness 2025 NCAA basketball tournament, 81-76.
On the women's side, Columbia defeated Washington in the First Four of the March Madness 2025 NCAA basketball tournament, 63-60.
Who won the NCAA national championship in 2024?
On the men's side, UConn defeated ...
