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The 2025 National Invitation Tournament (NIT) is set to commence on March 18, featuring 32 teams competing across various venues.

 

National Invitation Tournament (NIT)

The 2025 National Invitation Tournament (NIT) is set to commence on March 18, featuring 32 teams competing across various venues. The tournament will culminate with the semifinals and championship game at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Tournament Schedule:

  • First Round: March 18-19
  • Second Round: March 22-23
  • Quarterfinals: March 25-26
  • Semifinals: April 1
  • Championship: April 3

Notable First-Round Matchups:

  • Dallas Region:

    • Northern Iowa at 1-seed SMU: March 19, 8 p.m. CT on ESPN2
    • Wichita State at 4-seed Oklahoma State: March 18, 8 p.m. CT on ESPN2
  • Dayton Region:

    • 1-seed Dayton at Florida Atlantic: March 19, 6 p.m. CT on ESPN2
    • Chattanooga at 4-seed MTSU: March 18, 7 p.m. CT on ESPN+
  • Irvine Region:

    • Northern Colorado at 1-seed UC Irvine: March 19, 9 p.m. CT on ESPN+
    • Jacksonville State at 4-seed Georgia Tech: March 18, 6 p.m. CT on ESPN2
  • San Francisco Region:

    • Utah Valley at 1-seed San Francisco: March 19, 10 p.m. CT on ESPNU
    • Loyola Chicago at 4-seed San Jose State: March 19, 10 p.m. CT on ESPN2

TV Channels and Streaming:

Games will be broadcast across the ESPN family of networks, including ESPN2 and ESPNU. Select games will also be available for streaming on ESPN+.


For a comprehensive bracket and the latest updates, visit the official website

2025 NIT Bracket and Schedule Announced