What started with 68 teams is down to the final two, as tonight’s NCAA Men’s College Basketball National Championship Game will stream live on Paramount+. Live from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, the Florida Gators take on the Houston Cougars in a duel between #1 seeds.
The Florida Gators sealed their spot in tonight’s game after defeating Auburn in the Final Four. Tonight’s game is the first time the Gators have advanced to the title game since 2007. The Gators have appeared in 3 title games in their program’s history and are 2-1 after winning back-to-back in 2006 and 2006. In the Final Four, the Houston Cougars buzzed the basketball world after making an improbable comeback against the Duke Blue Devils. The Cougars have yet to hoist a national title in their program’s history but were NCAA tournament runner-ups in 1983 and 1984.
Here’s how to watch Florida vs. Houston in the 2025 National Championship Game.
When to Watch
2025 NCAA Men’s College Basketball National Championship Game: (1) Florida vs. (1) Houston
- Date: Monday, April 7
- Time: 8:50 p.m. ET
- Channel: CBS
- Stream: Paramount+
How to Watch the Houston vs. Florida Without Cable TV
Cord cutters can stream March Madness on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and any other compatible device by subscribing to a live TV service. Stream every play on CBS with Paramount+, DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, or YouTube TV.
Where to Stream March Madness for Free
If you’ve cut the cord and are wondering where to stream March Madness for free, you’ve got a few solid options. New subscribers can take advantage of free trials from Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Paramount+, and YouTube TV to catch live college basketball games throughout the tournament. Just keep in mind that once the trial ends, you’ll need to cancel to avoid subscription charges. Also, you can watch March Madness for free with an antenna.
You can find out more about each streaming service below.
Watch the National Championship Live on DIRECTV STREAM
Stream the Final Four with DIRECTV STREAM. The Entertainment package includes CBS and more in a lineup of over 90 channels for only $86.99 per month. With all DIRECTV STREAM plans there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and a subscription includes unlimited cloud DVR storage.
New subscribers can take advantage of a 5-day free trial before subscribing.
Watch the National Championship Live on Fubo
Stream today’s games live on CBS with Fubo. With over 100 sporting events, the Pro plan includes other local channels and national networks in a lineup of over 200 channels for only $84.99 per month. Relive your favorite moments during the event and rewatch your favorite shows with unlimited hours of Cloud DVR space.
New subscribers can try Fubo for free and save $20 on the first month.
Watch the National Championship Live on Paramount+
Paramount+ is the streaming home of this year’s Final Four and National Championship Game. You can watch with Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, which features your local live CBS station, premium content on Showtime, and everything from the Essential plan but with limited ads for only $12.99 per month or $119.99 per year.
New subscribers can try Paramount+ for free for one week.
Watch the National Championship Live on Hulu + Live TV
Stream over 95 channels on Hulu + Live TV for $82.99 per month. The streamer includes live sports and championship games on ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, FOX, CBS, and CBS Sports Network, and more popular entertainment, lifestyle, news, and sports networks. Plus, the service offers unlimited access to the Hulu library, Disney+, and live sports on ESPN+ for no additional charge. Record your favorite shows and sporting events for up to 9 months with unlimited DVR storage.
New subscribers can try Hulu + Live TV for free for three days
Watch the National Championship on YouTube TV
Stream over 100 channels, including the March Madness on CBS and more with YouTube TV for only $82.99 per month. The service includes unlimited DVR and the ability to share 6 accounts per household.
New subscribers can try YouTube TV for free and save $46 over the first 2 months.