The D-Day is here! The discussion, the bets, the stars, all have fallen as the night is here to witness the unorthodox. Alamodome is about to get rowdy for the 2025 NCAA Championship game. Fans from around the country will be in attendance for what is expected to be an epic clash. On one hand, the Florida Gators were headlined by Walter Clayton Jr., who scored an electric 34 points in the Final Four against Auburn. And then on the other side — the Houston Cougars, led by their leading scorer LJ Cryer, who steered Houston to a stunning Final Four win over Duke. Now, with both No. 1 seeds hitting their stride, both seem primed for the throne of college basketball. However, right before tip-off, there is still one thing left to be done: the Singing of the national anthem.

Before the ball bounces, the national anthem moment sets the tone for the night. It’s not just a song–it’s a moment of unity, a chance for everyone to stand together, side by side, before tipoff, both literally and symbolically. So, who is taking the mic and giving the floor-shaking anthem performance this year? Let’s dive into what we know about the anthem singers and how the performances have added that extra touch to tradition.

Who are the singers for the 2025 Men’s NCAA Championship game?

The national anthem was performed by a local song writer and a retired Air Force master Robert Carter, who did not fail to impress the fans at Alamodome. Not just the live audience, but also the fans on X showed their approval through tweets.

Fans were wondering if AC Fitzpatrick or Jenna Kerkman will return to sing or if new singers will perform and make their own historic mark. Well, looks like Carter was the chose one today.

Who performed at the 2025 Men’s NCAA Final Four game?

At the 2025 Men’s NCAA Final Four on April 5, something besides the highly skilled basketball players occupied people’s attention. It was student-athletes from each participating school who sang the national anthem — a great reminder of the versatility in the talents of collegiate athletes. Florida’s representative was AC Fitzpatrick, a former Gators volleyball star who also possessed some musical talent. She stood on stage with Houston’s Jenna Kerkman and voices from Duke and Auburn to serenade together for a great quality moment.

Their performances were the perfect capstone to an already action-packed weekend of basketball—a high-energy performance that left fans glued. More than just entertainment, they embodied the NCAA’s growing commitment to elevating the full spectrum of student-athlete identity, showcasing not just skill on the court but creativity, culture, and personality beyond it. In a world where highlight reels usually end with a dunk, this moment proved that talent comes in more than one form—and the NCAA is finally giving it a bigger stage.

Who performed at the 2024 Men’s NCAA Championship game?

Thinking back to last year’s NCAA Championship in Arizona, it’s a high standard to reach. In 2024, the Star-Spangled Banner was sung by Kahara Hodges, an Arizona State University graduate with deep connections to Native American culture. Hodges delivered her rendition in front of the more than 74,000 in attendance at State Farm Stadium. With the Flags from the 22 tribal nations in the state of Arizona, and a Color Guard from the Tohono O’odham Nation, helping evoke a musical tribute to culture, tradition and community.

That performance was a landmark in March Madness history; it was a performance, not just of a song, but of artistry, inclusiveness, and recognition of the breadth of the culture, which took the anthem performance — and the NCAA — to a higher level. As we turn the page to this year’s championship in San Antonio, the bar has been set sky-high. So the question now becomes: who will take center stage this time, and can they deliver a moment that echoes the legacy of last year’s unforgettable tribute?