The bracket is set, the matchups are locked in, and Starch Madness is officially underway! The 2025 Big Sky Men’s & Women’s Basketball Championships are ready to tip off in Boise. From March 8-12, Idaho Central Arena will be the battleground for 18 games over five action-packed days.
The ultimate prize? A ticket to the NCAA Men’s & Women’s Tournaments later in March, with both Big Sky winners earning an automatic berth.
Last year’s tournament shattered attendance records, with fans packing the arena like never before. Since arriving in Boise in 2019, the Big Sky Basketball Championships have only grown bigger and better, and this year promises to be no different.
Montana State comes into the men’s tournament as three-time defending champion. However, it was Montana Grizzlies and Northern Colorado that emerged co-champions in the regular season.
Here is everything you need to know about the Big Sky basketball tournament, including TV and streaming options for games.
How to watch 2025 Big Sky tournament live
The men’s tournament will kick off on ESPN+ before shifting to the network’s cable channels for the semifinals (ESPNU) and championship showdown (ESPN2).
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