The 2025 U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam Schedule kicks off on Friday, November 21st. One of the premier early-season tournaments, it is hosted at the Sports and Fitness Center in Charlotte Amalie West on St. Thomas. The Paradise Jam features eight men’s teams in three divisions and 12 women’s teams. The brackets are set, and now is the time to plan either what game you are attending if local (or watching on TV like us).
2025 U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam Schedule: November 21-24
The 2025 U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam schedule sees all new teams this season. There is a mix of established programs along with new, but hungry ones. The tournament is single elimination and takes place over four days. It is one of the higher-profile in-season tournaments we get to enjoy this season.
Key Dates and Structure:
- Friday, November 21: Opening Round (Four games)
- Saturday, November 22: Consolation Semifinals
- Sunday, November 23: Semifinals
- Monday, November 24: Championship, Third-Place, Fifth-Place, and Seventh-Place Games
Participating Teams:
- Akron Zips (First appearance – Ready to make waves?)
- Charleston Cougars (Last in 2006; eyeing redemption)
- Evansville Purple Aces (Debut squad with nothing to lose)
- Green Bay Phoenix (Initial entry – Northern grit meets island vibes)
- Iona Gaels (Returning since 2012; strong history with sixth-place finishes)
- Oregon State Beavers (Back since 2018; bronze medalists last time)
- UMass Minutemen (Fresh face bringing Northeast intensity)
- Yale Bulldogs (Debuting with Ivy League smarts)
The bracket was finalized in May 2025 after a minor NET rankings tweak, ensuring fair seeding. You can also checkout the blank, 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket here if you want to get a head start on your men’s bracketology. We also have a grunch of college basketball schedules up here for you.
Printable 2025 U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam Bracket
Here’s the printable 2025 U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam Bracket for you. The organizers will update the bracket here for you too. You can save or print the bracket out to PDF format too.
Women’s Tournament: November 27–29
The women’s Paradise Jam tournament expands the fun with 12 teams split across three divisions: Harbor, Island, and Reef. Each crowns its own champion. This pod-style setup means every squad gets at least two games, blending competition with the chance to soak in St. Thomas’ legendary sunsets.
Key Dates and Structure:
- Thursday, November 27: Island Division Opening Round
- Friday, November 28: Reef Division Opening Round; Harbor Division Third-Place and Championship Games
- Saturday, November 29: Island and Reef Division Third-Place and Championship Games
Participating Teams by Division:
- Harbor Division: Elon Phoenix, Tulane Green Wave, North Dakota Fighting Hawks, Boise State Broncos
- Island Division: BYU Cougars, Virginia Tech Hokies, Oregon State Beavers, Vanderbilt Commodores
- Reef Division: Miami (OH) RedHawks, Washington State Cougars, Marist Red Foxes, LSU Tigers
Standouts include defending ACC power Virginia Tech (2003 Paradise Jam champs), SEC contender LSU, and Vanderbilt, runners-up in 2017.
You can checkout the printable 2026 Women’s March Madness bracket here for you to plan out your bracketology for March Madness.
Printable 2025 Women’s U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam Bracket
Here’s the Printable 2025 Women’s U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam Bracket for you.
Why Paradise Jam? More Than Just Basketball
Since its inception in 2000, the Paradise Jam has been a rite of passage for NCAA teams, offering not just on-court battles but off-court paradise. Between games, teams and fans alike can explore St. Thomas’ world-class beaches, duty-free shopping, and local cuisine..Live coverage will stream on ESPN+ and FloHoops, with all games broadcast from the state-of-the-art venue. For real-time updates, follow @ParadiseJam on X.
