As Selection Sunday approaches, it’s the perfect time for our NCAA Basketball Tournament customers to gear up for the tournament.

Like teams preparing for their tournament runs, we want you to be fully equipped with the latest updates, tools, and information to enhance your experience throughout the tournament. Follow this checklist to ensure you’re ready to maximize your coverage.

Upgrade Your API

• Upgrade your API version (v8)
• Review the NCAA Basketball API Documentation for integration guidance
• Check out our new NCAA Basketball Integration Guide

Learn About New Features

Get up to speed with recent updates we have made by checking out our API change logs:

• Men’s Basketball
• Women’s Basketball

Watch the Webinar

Watch the recorded webinar for expert insights and tips:

• Explore the latest NCAA Basketball API enhancements
• Get insights into new data points and workflow improvements
• Access the webinar here (Password: MarchMadness2025)

Important Dates for Men’s Basketball 

• Conference Tournaments begin – March 2nd
• Selection Sunday – March 16th at 6:00 pm ET
• First Four Games – March 18th – 19th
• First Round – March 20th – 21st
• Second Round – March 22nd – 23rd
• Sweet 16 – March 27th – 28th
• Elite Eight – March 29th – 30th
• Final Four – April 5th
• National Championship Game – April 7th

Important Dates for Women’s Basketball

• Conference Tournaments begin – March 4th
• Selection Sunday – March 16th at 8:00 pm ET
• First Four Games – March 19th – 20th
• First Round – March 21st – 22nd
• Second Round – March 23rd – 24th
• Sweet 16 – March 28th – 29th
• Elite Eight – March 30th – 31st
• Final Four – April 4th
• National Championship Game – April 6th

Test New Endpoints

• Run simulations to test live NCAA API game endpoints before the madness begins.

Explore Complementary Products

• NCAA Basketball Images API – Team logos, headshots, and editorial content
• Odds Comparison API – Includes live, futures, player props, and pre-game betting odds
• Enhance storytelling with Radar360 and Insights – Deep dive into all-time historical tournament data and real-time analytics.

This checklist will prepare you to deliver the most comprehensive and engaging NCAA Basketball Tournament experience. Let the Madness begin!