As March Madness begins, watching all 68 teams compete during the grueling NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament does not have to be a headache or a hassle. With many different options, cord cutters who are looking to save money don’t have to experience madness during March when it comes to their wallet.
All roads lead to the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX, for the 2025 Final Four and National Championship game. You can find out how to watch the 2025 Men’s NCAA Tournament below.
When to Watch
Stay up to date with the 2025 Men’s March Madness bracket HERE
- First Four: March 18-19
- First round: March 20-21
- Second round: March 22-23
- Sweet 16: March 27-28
- Elite Eight: March 29-30
- Final Four: Saturday, April 5
- NCAA championship game: Monday, April 7
How to Watch March Madness 2025 Without Cable TV
CBS Sports and TNT Sports will combine to bring college hoops fans live coverage of March Madness games during the men’s tournament on CBS, TNT, TBS, and truTV. From the First Four to the NCAA Tournament Championship, fans will want to have a streaming service that carries all four channels to not miss any of the action as it unfolds on the hardwood.
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 on CBS.
The Cheapest Ways to Stream March Madness
If your free trial period has ended and you still need a streaming service on a budget to watch the college hoops postseason, you’re in luck. With an active internet connection, Paramount+, and Max are the cheapest ways to stream March Madness online for less than $23 per month.
Max via the B/R Sports Add-on, Offers March Madness Games For As Little As $9.99 Per Month
The B/R Sports add-on is the official streaming home of all things TNT Sports. Subscribers to any Max base plan can get the add-on for free for a few months (a savings value of $9.99 per month) which means you can watch live games on TNT, TBS, and truTV during March Madness. By subscribing to Max with Ads for $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year, you’ll get access to the B/R Sports add-on, live college basketball games, MLB, NHL, and NBA games as well. Outside of sports, Max offers hours of acclaimed movies, iconic series, and much more.
If you’re looking for a way to stream March Madness and other top sports events, the B/R Sports add-on is your ticket. It’s the official streaming home for all things TNT Sports, including live games on TNT, TBS, and truTV. Right now, subscribers to any Max base plan can enjoy the B/R Sports add-on for free (a $9.99 per month value).
To unlock the B/R Sports add-on, you can subscribe to Max with Ads for $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year. Along with live college basketball during March Madness, you’ll also get access to MLB, NHL, and NBA games. Max offers a huge library of hit movies, iconic TV series, and more, making it a well-rounded entertainment hub.
Act now, after March 30, 2025, the B/R Sports add-on will only be included in Max’s Standard plan ($16.99 per month/$169.99 per year) or higher.
Paramount+ Offers March Madness Games & More For As Low As $12.99 Per Month
With the Paramount+ SHOWTIME package, you can watch live games during March Madness that air on the CBS network. After your 7-day free trial, the plan is only $12.99 per month or $119.99 per year and it gives you access to your live CBS affiliate, thousands of hours of shows and movies from an expansive library of Paramount content, and much more. In addition to live sports, you can stream hit shows and premium content from Showtime.
Other Ways to Watch March Madness
In addition to the services above, there are a few other streaming services that will be carrying live games throughout March Madness. If you’re watching on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or any other compatible device, then you can find games on Sling TV, DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV.
Find out more about each streaming platform below.
Stream March Madness and More on Sling TV for Just $23 Your First Month
If you’re searching for a multi-channel live TV streaming service to catch March Madness, Sling TV has you covered. Right now, new subscribers can get 50% off their first month, which means you can sign up for the Sling Orange or Sling Blue plan for as low as $23. Both plans include TNT and TBS, giving you access to live March Madness games along with over 30 popular entertainment, news, and lifestyle channels.
To watch games on truTV, you’ll need Sling Blue, or if you’re on Sling Orange, you can add truTV with the Entertainment Extra add-on, which includes 10+ additional networks for just $6 per month.
This 50% discount on your first month won’t last forever, so sign up now before the shot clock runs out. After the promo period, Sling Orange and Sling Blue plans start at $46 per month and include 50 hours of DVR storage, so you can record March Madness games and other favorites to watch anytime.
How to Watch March Madness Live With DIRECTV STREAM
As mentioned earlier, DIRECTV STREAM offers a 5-day free trial for new subscribers, which makes it a viable option to watch some March Madness games for free. After the trial expires, the Entertainment plan, which features CBS, TNT, TBS, and truTV in a lineup of over 90 channels is the cheapest way to watch March Madness with the service.
For a limited time, you can upgrade to the Choice plan (normally $114.99 per month) for only $89.99 per month for the first three months. This promotional offer is a monthly savings of $25 per month and unlocks the top sports networks, including CBS Sports Network, NFL Network, MLB Network, FanDuel Sports Networks and other top RSNs, NHL Network, NBA TV, ACC Network, and much more.
Stream March Madness and 100s of Other Sports With Fubo
Fubo’s Pro plan gives you over 200 live channels and 100s of live sports, including college basketball during March Madness. Fubo carries CBS, however, it doesn’t carry TNT, truTV, and TBS, so you’ll have to find another option to watch games airing on the TNT Sports networks. With Fubo Pro, you can record your favorite events, shows, sports, movies, and more with unlimited hours of Cloud DVR space and you can watch on up to 10 screens at once.
If you want to try before subscribing, Fubo offers a free trial as well. New subscribers can also get $20 off their first month after the trial period, which brings the Pro plan down to $64.99, then $84.99 per month after.
How to Watch March Madness With Hulu + Live TV
Comprehensive coverage of March Madness 2025 is available to stream with Hulu + Live TV. With over 95 live channels, fans won’t miss any of the action on TBS, TNT, truTV, and CBS, as the platform will carry every single game from the First Four to the Final buzzer during the national title game. For only $82.99 per month, a Hulu + Live TV subscription includes unlimited DVR space, Hulu’s growing library of content, classic shows and movies on Disney+, and thousands of hours of live sports on ESPN+.
Watch March Madness Live With YouTube TV
Known as one of the best overall streaming platforms due to its channel lineup of over 100 channels, YouTube TV is another stellar option to stream March Madness. For only $82.99 per month, you can stream college basketball’s biggest postseason tournament on TNT, TBS, truTV, CBS, and much more. With unlimited DVR, you can record the fallout and rewatch it later as well.
Stream March Madness With Sign-On Authentication
Another option to stream the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament during March Madness is by using TV Everywhere sign-in authentication. Whether using the apps or websites, you can watch the action on the go or any compatible device by using the TNT, TBS, CBS, TruTV apps/websites or via the NCAA’s March Madness Live app/site.