March Madness 2025: Viewership Soars in Historic Tournament

The 2025 NCAA Tournament has become a ratings phenomenon, with the men's bracket averaging an unprecedented 9 million viewers even during early rounds. Traditional powerhouses are making their presence felt across the bracket.

Duke continues its tournament excellence under Coach Scheyer, while Florida has emerged as this year's bracket-buster with their dynamic style of play. Auburn's dominant front court has carried them deep into the tournament, and Tennessee is attempting to reach their first-ever Final Four under coach Rick Barnes.

On the women's side, tournament newcomers TCU have become the Cinderella story after stunning their way to the Elite 8 with Hailey Van- Lith. South Carolina's Gamecocks remain the team to beat, pursuing their third championship in five years under Dawn Staley.

Meanwhile, UConn is looking to reclaim their former glory behind Paige Bueckers, whose spectacular tournament play has the Huskies resembling the dominant teams of their storied past.

As the Final Four and Elite 8 approaches, both tournaments are on pace to set all-time viewership records, cementing the 2025 NCAA Tournament as a landmark moment for college basketball.