Sports

Your ultimate guide to the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament

Let the games begin. The SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament returns to Nashville for the ninth time in the past decade.

March 7, 2025 • 
Dylan Aycock
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The winner receives the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. | Photo by NASHtoday

Bridgestone Arena is once again hosting the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament, with the first tip-off scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11 and games continuing through Sunday, March 15.

If you’re headed to the game…

If you’re going to Party in the Park…
The free fan activation takes over Music City Walk of Fame Park on Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14 starting at 10 a.m. each day. Expect food trucks, family-friendly activities, and watch parties.

All games will air on either ESPN or the SEC Network.

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