The 2025 NCAA Division III Football Championship is set to kick off with its selection show on Sunday, November 16, at 5 p.m. ET. Viewers can tune in via NCAA.com to learn about the season’s 40-team field.
Championship Structure
This year’s championship features 27 automatic qualifiers paired with 13 at-large bids, showcasing the competitive nature of DIII football.
Selection Show
- Date and Time: November 16, 2025, at 5 p.m. ET
- Location: Available on NCAA.com
Championship Schedule
The tournament is organized into multiple rounds, with each round featuring a series of matchups:
First Round Matches
- November 22, 2025:
- 12 p.m.: Muhlenberg vs. Union (NY)
- 12 p.m.: LaGrange vs. Framingham State
- 12 p.m.: Hanover vs. Grove City
- 12 p.m.: Susquehanna vs. Washington & Jefferson
- 1 p.m.: Concordia Wisconsin vs. Coe
- 1 p.m.: Wheaton (IL) vs. Crown (MN)
- 1 p.m.: Whitworth vs. Chapman
- 1 p.m.: Springfield vs. Cortland
Second Round Matches
- November 29, 2025:
- 12 p.m.: Mount Union vs. TBA
- 12 p.m.: John Carroll vs. Randolph-Macon
- 12 p.m.: Berry vs. TBA
- 12 p.m.: Hope vs. Wisconsin-La Crosse
- 12 p.m.: Christopher Newport vs. TBA
- 12 p.m.: Franklin & Marshall vs. Eastern
- 12 p.m.: Salisbury vs. Endicott
- 12 p.m.: Johns Hopkins vs. TBA
- 1 p.m.: Wisconsin-Platteville vs. Alma
- 1 p.m.: Bethel (MN) vs. TBA
- 1 p.m.: North Central (IL) vs. TBA
- 1 p.m.: Trinity (TX) vs. Hardin-Simmons
- 1 p.m.: Wartburg vs. TBA
- 1 p.m.: Wisconsin-Whitewater vs. DePauw
- 1 p.m.: St. John’s (MN) vs. Monmouth
Additional Rounds
- Third Round: December 6, 2025
- Quarterfinals: December 13, 2025
- Semifinals: December 20, 2025, via ESPN+
- National Championship: January 4, 2026, at 8 p.m. on ESPN
Recent Championship History
| Year | Champion | Coach | Score | Runner-Up | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | North Central (IL) | Brad Spencer | 41-25 | Mount Union | Houston, Texas |
| 2023 | Cortland | Curt Fitzpatrick | 38-37 | North Central (IL) | Salem, Virginia |
| 2022 | North Central (IL) | Brad Spencer | 28-21 | Mount Union | Annapolis, Maryland |
| 2021 | Mary Hardin-Baylor | Pete Fredenburg | 57-24 | North Central (IL) | Canton, Ohio |
Mark your calendars for all the upcoming matches in the 2025 NCAA DIII Football Championship. Fans can anticipate intense competitions as teams vie for the prestigious title. For further updates, stay connected with El-Balad.
