A handful of first and second round games of the 2025 men’s NCAA tournament are taking place in Providence this year.

Providence hosted games over two days in 2016, which coincided with St. Patrick's Day and a builders convention.

This year, select games in the first and second round will happen be in Providence, marking the Rhode Island capital's first time in nine years and 12th time overall hosting March Madness.

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Providence is one of eight first-round sites for the NCAA Tournament. And the school has plenty to do before the first shot is taken.