March Madness is nearly here and before the 67-game tournament, DIRECTV is making some changes to its viewing experience, just for the fans.
Whether you’re signed up for DIRECTV satellite, a Signature streaming plan, or the more affordable MySports genre pack, you can catch the action on the court and try out the improved features during the tournament.
Multiview
DIRECTV has been using multiview for decades and has a multiview experience designed just for the tournament. The March Madness Mix will allow fans to watch multiple games at once on a single screen, no channel flipping required. The mix is available for satellite customers and Signature Pack and MySports Genre Pack streaming customers in select markets.
Here’s what you’ll see when you tune in during March Madness:
- A 4-box view featuring CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV during the tournament’s first and second rounds
- Satellite (Ch. 205-1): Available March 19-20 (then tune in to Sports Mix Channel for remaining games)
- Streaming (Ch. 243): Available in select markets March 19-22
- A 2-box view featuring CBS and TBS during the Sweet 16®
- Satellite: Not available, tune in to Sports Mix Channel for remaining games
- Streaming: Available in select markets March 26-27
Sports Central Hub
The Sports Central will now be available on the DIRECTV app. Instead of searching through the guide or jumping between menus, Sports Central acts as a centralized sports hub within the DIRECTV experience, making it easy to locate games, view schedules and jump directly into the action.
With the hub, you can find live games currently airing on DIRECTV, check out game schedules, explore pages designed for your favorite team, record games, mark your favorite teams to follow, and access games from other apps.
March Madness Dates & Channels
The 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament tips off with Selection Sunday on March 15, when the 68-team bracket is revealed. Tournament play begins March 17, with multiple rounds of action building toward the National Championship on April 6. Games throughout the tournament will air across CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV, with the championship game broadcast on TBS.