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It's time to dance.

The first of 68 teams that take part in the NCAA tournament for men in 2025 will soon kick on the ground. March Madness officially begins on Tuesday with two first four matchups when eight teams fight for the last four places in the 64 round of the bracket.

Here you can find out how you can see the beginning of the big dance.

What are the first four?

The first four matchups consist of the four automatic qualifications players the lowest seeds and the four at the lowest AT-large teams. The matchups were added to the NCAA tournament format of men in 2011.

When are the first four?

The first four of the men will be played on Tuesday, March 18 and Wednesday, March 19.

Who plays in the first four?

Here is the first four schedule of men:

Tuesday, March 18th

• No. 16 Saint Francis against No. 16 Alabama St.
• No. 11 North Carolina against No. 11 San Diego St.

Wednesday, March 19th

• No. 16 Mount St. Mary's against No. 16 Americans
• No. 11 Xavier against No. 11 Texas

Where are the first four played?

Men's first four matchups are played in the UD Arena of the University of Dayton.

On which channel are the first four on?

The first four matchups are transferred to Trutv. Games can be streamed in the NCAA March Madness Live app.

Who plays the first four winners?

The first four winners come to the first round of the NCAA tournament.

The winner of the San Diego St. and North Carolina will play in the South Miss No. 6 Ole Miss.

The winner of the Alabama St. and Saint Francis plays in the southern region No. 1 Auburn.

The winner of Texas and Xavier meets the Midwest No. 6 Illinois region.

The winner of American and Mount St. Mary's Advances to play in the east no. 1 Duke region.

Who played the first four of the last year?

Here are the results of the first four March Madness in 2024:

• Colorado State 67, Virginia 42
• Colorado 60, Boise State 53
• Wagner 71, Howard 68
• Grambling State 88, Montana State 81 (OT)

What is the most widespread team that has gone a first four team?

Since the first four men were added to the NCAA tournament in 2011, two teams from the first four to the Final Four: The VCU in 2011 and UCLA in 2021 drove up. Fairleigh Dickinson in 2023 was the only first four team to defeated a No. 1 seed with angered and purdue.

When is the first round of March Madness?

The first round of the NCAA tournament begins on Thursday, March 20. The tournament ends on April 7th with the National Championship Game.