Where is the NCAA Tournament game for Tennessee basketball? The most recent estimates
As of March 10, 2025, the Tennessee Volunteers men’s basketball team is preparing for the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Men’s Basketball Tournament, scheduled from March 12 to 16, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The Volunteers secured the No. 4 seed, earning a double-bye to the quarterfinals. They are set to play their first game on Friday, March 14, at 2:30 PM CDT, facing the winner of the matchup between the No. 5 seed Texas A&M and the winner of the No. 12 Vanderbilt vs. No. 13 Texas game.
The outcome of the SEC Tournament will significantly influence Tennessee’s seeding and placement in the NCAA Tournament. The NCAA Tournament’s Selection Sunday is on March 16, 2025, when the official bracket and game locations will be announced. Until then, the exact location and opponent for Tennessee’s first NCAA Tournament game remain undetermined.
Potential venues for the first and second rounds of the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament include:
- Providence, Rhode Island – Amica Mutual Pavilion
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – PPG Paints Arena
- Memphis, Tennessee – FedExForum
- Greenville, South Carolina – Bon Secours Wellness Arena
- Columbus, Ohio – Nationwide Arena
- Omaha, Nebraska – CHI Health Center
- Sacramento, California – Golden 1 Center
- Spokane, Washington – Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena
The specific assignment of teams to these locations will be revealed during the Selection Sunday broadcast.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, fans should monitor official NCAA announcements and reputable sports news outlets following the conclusion of the SEC Tournament.
