Exciting Lineup: 2025 National Invitation Tournament Schedule

The 2025 National Invitation Tournament kicks off with the first round on Tuesday, March 18, and runs until Thursday, April 3. Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis has the honor of hosting the semifinals and championship games. The tournament showcases 32 competitive teams, with SMU, Dayton, San Francisco, and UC Irvine earning the top four seeds.

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2025 NIT Schedule and Broadcasting Details

All times are listed in Eastern Time (ET).
* Saturday, March 22 — Second Round
- Dayton takes on Chattanooga at 11:30 a.m.
- Bradley faces George Mason at 2 p.m.
* Sunday, March 23 — Second Round
- SMU battles Oklahoma State at 3 p.m.
- San Francisco goes head-to-head with Loyola Chicago at 4 p.m.
- Arkansas State challenges North Texas at 7 p.m.
- Santa Clara competes against UAB at 9 p.m.
- Stanford faces off against Kent State at 9 p.m.
- UC Irvine clashes with Jax State at 9 p.m.
* Quarterfinal matchups are slated for March 25-26.
* Semifinals: Scheduled for April 1, airing on ESPN at 7 p.m. and on ESPN2 at 9:30 p.m., live from Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN.
* The NIT Championship takes place on April 3 at 9 p.m. ET, broadcast on ESPN from Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN.