Cumulus Media to Deliver Exclusive Coverage of 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament
Cumulus Media’s Westwood One (NASDAQ: CMLS), the largest audio network in the U.S., has announced its plans to provide comprehensive audio coverage of the much-anticipated 2025 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship. This year, fans can expect an exciting lineup of programming, featuring expert commentary and analysis, as the tournament unfolds from March 18 through April 7.
1. Comprehensive Multiplatform Coverage
Westwood One will kick off its coverage at 6:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 18, just before the First Four games. The coverage will continue through to the National Championship game on Monday, April 7. Listeners can enjoy play-by-play action from every game, ensuring they don't miss a single bounce, basket, or buzzer beater.
In a commitment to inclusivity, Westwood One will also offer live Spanish-language broadcasts of the Final Four on April 5 and the National Championship on April 7, making this thrilling sports event accessible to a broader audience.
2. Where to Listen
Fans eager to catch all the action can tune in through multiple platforms. Westwood One’s complete NCAA men's tournament coverage will be available on terrestrial radio stations nationwide and SiriusXM. Furthermore, all 67 Division I men’s games will be streamed online for free at NCAA.com/MarchMadness, westwoodonesports.com, and through the newly launched Westwood One Sports app, available on both iTunes and Google Play.
For added convenience, the broadcasts can be accessed via the NCAA March Madness Live app, The Varsity Network app, and even through Alexa-enabled devices by simply asking, “Open Westwood One Sports.” TuneIn premium subscribers will also have the opportunity to listen live.
3. Star-Studded Broadcast Team
Westwood One has assembled an impressive lineup of talent to guide listeners through the tournament. The English-language broadcasts for the Final Four and National Championship will feature Kevin Kugler, Robbie Hummel, and P.J. Carlesimo. Courtside reporting will be handled by Andy Katz, while Jason Horowitz will host the pregame, halftime, and postgame shows from San Antonio, Texas.
In addition to the main commentators, a distinguished group of analysts and commentators will contribute to the coverage, including former coach Tom Crean and All-Americans Robbie Hummel and Casey Jacobsen, among others. The play-by-play announcer roster will include notable names such as Ryan Radtke, Scott Graham, and Spero Dedes.
For the Spanish-language broadcasts, Rafael Hernandez Brito will provide play-by-play, supported by former All-American Greivis Vásquez as analyst and Carlos Morales as the host.
4. Programming Highlights
Westwood One will enhance its coverage with a series of hour-long college basketball programs airing prior to each day’s games. These will include shows like “The NCAA Tournament Today,” “The Final Four Show,” and “Championship Monday,” designed to provide fans with insights and analysis as the tournament progresses.
5. Complete Broadcast Schedule
The schedule for the broadcasts is as follows:
- First Four Doubleheaders:
- Tuesday, March 18, 6:30 PM ET
- Wednesday, March 19, 6:30 PM ET
- First Round Quadrupleheaders:
- Thursday, March 20, 12:00 PM ET
- Friday, March 21, 12:00 PM ET
- Second Round Quadrupleheaders:
- Saturday, March 22, 12:00 PM ET
- Sunday, March 23, 12:00 PM ET
- Regional Semifinal Doubleheaders:
- Thursday, March 27, 7:00 PM ET
- Friday, March 28, 7:00 PM ET
- Regional Final Doubleheaders:
- Saturday, March 29, 6:00 PM ET
- Sunday, March 30, 2:00 PM ET
- Men’s Final Four:
- Saturday, April 5, 4:00 PM ET
- Men’s National Championship:
- Monday, April 7, 7:00 PM ET
For a complete schedule, announcer bios, and exclusive audio content, fans can visit westwoodonesports.com or check out the Westwood One Sports app.
6. About Cumulus Media
Cumulus Media is committed to delivering premium audio content to a vast audience, showcasing its extensive reach with 400 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets. With its focus on engaging listeners and advertisers alike, Cumulus Media continues to expand its influence in the audio landscape, promising an exciting tournament season ahead.
As the countdown to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship begins, fans can look forward to an immersive experience with Westwood One, where every game will be covered with the passion and expertise that sports enthusiasts crave.