Touting eight teams ranked inside the top 25 — and four inside the top 10 — the SEC has a strong case for the best conference in college basketball.
The talent will be on full display in Nashville, Tennessee, for the 2025 SEC men’s basketball tournament. Action begins with a four-game slate on Wednesday, March 12, and concludes with the championship game on Saturday, March 16.
For the top teams, opportunity abounds. Johni Broome leads No. 1 Auburn in its quest for a second consecutive SEC tournament title. Second-seeded Florida looks to cement its case for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. After closing the regular season with an overtime win over their biggest rivals, Mark Sears and Alabama can use the tournament as a springboard to rediscover their early season mojo before the Big Dance.
Intrigue looms on the bubble, too. Arkansas is fighting to make the NCAA Tournament in year one of the John Calipari era — one more impressive win could seal the deal. Oklahoma and Georgia could also use a strong week to solidify their respective résumés.
Clearly, there is plenty of reason to tune in. The Sporting News has everything you need to know about watching the 2025 SEC men’s basketball tournament, including TV and live stream information for every game.
How to watch 2025 SEC men’s tournament live
- TV channel: SEC Network | ESPN
- Live stream: Sling
The first two rounds of the 2025 SEC men’s basketball tournament will be broadcast live on the SEC Network.
The SEC Network and ESPN will each split the four-game quarterfinal slate. Then, ESPN will carry exclusive coverage of the semifinals and the championship game.
Viewers can stream the entire tournament live on Sling, which is the home for the avid sports fan, offering a wide range of channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
SEC men’s basketball tournament schedule 2025
- Dates: Wednesday, March 12–Sunday, March 16
- Location: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
The 2025 SEC men’s basketball tournament begins on Wednesday, March 12, and concludes with the title game on Sunday, March 16.
All games will be played at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.
See the complete tournament schedule below.
Wednesday, March 12: First Round
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Game 1: No. 9 Arkansas 72, No. 16 South Carolina 68 | — | — |
| Game 2: No. 13 Texas 79, No. 12 Vanderbilt 72 | — | — |
| Game 3: No. 10 Mississippi State 91, No. 15 LSU 62 | — | — |
| Game 4: No. 14 Oklahoma 81, No. 11 Georgia 75 | — | — |
Thursday, March 13: Second Round
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Game 5: No. 8 Ole Miss 83, No. 9 Arkansas 80 | — | — |
| Game 6: No. 13 Texas 94, No. 5 Texas A&M 89 | — | — |
| Game 7: No. 7 Missouri 85, No. 10 Mississippi State 73 | — | — |
| Game 8: No. 6 Kentucky 85, No. 14 Oklahoma 84 | — | — |
Friday, March 14: Semifinals
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Game 9: No. 1 Auburn 62, No. 8 Ole Miss 57 | — | — |
| Game 10: No. 4 Tennessee 83, No. 13 Texas 72 | — | — |
| Game 11: No. 2 Florida 95, No. 7 Missouri 81 | — | — |
| Game 12: No. 3 Alabama vs. No. 6 Kentucky | 9:30 p.m. | SEC Network, Sling |
Saturday, March 15: Quarterfinals
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Game 13: No. 1 Auburn vs. No. 4 Tennessee | 1 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| Game 14: No. 2 Florida vs. Game 12 winner | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
Sunday, March 16: Championship
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Game 15: Game 13 winner vs. Game 14 winner | 1 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
SEC men’s tournament bracket 2025
The full seeding, bracket, and regular-season records for the 2025 SEC men’s basketball tournament are below.
| Seed | Team | Record (SEC) |
|---|---|---|
| No. 1 | Auburn | 27-4 (15-3) |
| No. 2 | Florida | 27-4 (14-4) |
| No. 3 | Alabama | 24-7 (13-5) |
| No. 4 | Tennessee | 25-6 (12-6) |
| No. 5 | Texas A&M | 22-9 (11-7) |
| No. 6 | Kentucky | 21-10 (10-8) |
| No. 7 | Missouri | 21-10 (10-8) |
| No. 8 | Ole Miss | 21-10 (10-8) |
| No. 9 | Arkansas | 19-12 (8-10) |
| No. 10 | Mississippi State | 20-11 (8-10) |
| No. 11 | Georgia | 20-11 (8-10) |
| No. 12 | Vanderbilt | 20-11 (8-10) |
| No. 13 | Texas | 17-14 (6-12) |
| No. 14 | Oklahoma | 19-12 (6-12) |
| No. 15 | LSU | 14-17 (3-15) |
| No. 16 | South Carolina | 12-19 (2-16) |
SEC men’s tournament radio station 2025
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