South Carolina Gamecocks to Host Watch Party for NCAA Selection Show

In a live report, the South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team is hosting a watch party for the 2025 NCAA Tournament Selection Show at the Colonial Life Arena. This exciting event will take place on Sunday night, March 16, and is open to all fans who want to join the team in watching the Selection Show.

Tickets for general admission seating in Sections 104-106 are free, according to Gamecocks Online, but fans should arrive early. While the Selection Show will begin at 8 p.m. Eastern, doors open at 6:30 p.m., allowing fans to participate in a pre-Selection Show event. Parking is free, though it’s first-come, first-served in Lots A and B.

At 7 p.m., an hour before the show, fans will have the chance to compete in games for prizes. Then, at 7:30 p.m., head coach Dawn Staley and the team will host a Q&A session.

Once the Gamecocks’ bracket is revealed, Staley will close out the event.

This Selection Show is particularly exciting for fans, as the Gamecocks are guaranteed a spot in the NCAA Tournament after clinching the SEC Tournament title with a dominant 64-45 victory over the Texas Longhorns. This win secured their third consecutive SEC championship.

For those unable to attend in person, the Selection Show will be broadcast live on ESPN at 8 p.m. Eastern. The two-hour special, NCAA Women’s Basketball Selection Special Presented by Capital One, will be hosted by Elle Duncan, with Holly Rowe reporting, and Charlie Creme offering bracket analysis, alongside analysts Andraya Carter, Rebecca Lobo, and Carolyn Peck. Fans can stream the event on ESPN’s YouTube, Facebook, or through the ESPN app.

If you’re also looking to catch the men’s NCAA tournament bracket reveal, that will air at 6 p.m. Eastern on CBS or ESPN, or you can stream it on Paramount+.