The college basketball postseason continues, and March Madness isn’t the only tournament hoop fans can watch. FOX and FS1 team up to broadcast all of the action during the 2025 College Basketball Crown.
The second edition of the 16-team tournament features teams that were not selected for the Big Dance, dueling it out in a single-game elimination tournament live from the Las Vegas Strip. MGM Grand Garden Arena will host the opening two rounds, with the semi-finals and finals at T-Mobile Arena.
Teams in 2025 College Basketball Crown
- Arizona State Sun Devils (Big 12)
- Boise State Broncos (Mountain West)
- Butler Bulldogs (Big East)
- Cincinnati Bearcats (Big 12)
- Colorado Buffaloes (Big 12)
- DePaul Blue Demons (Big East)
- George Washington Revolutionaries (Atlantic 10)
- Georgetown Hoyas (Big East)
- Nebraska Cornhuskers (Big Ten)
- Oregon State Beavers (West Coast Conference)
- Tulane Green Wave (American Athletic Conference)
- UCF Knights (Big 12)
- USC Trojans (Big Ten)
- Utah Utes (Big 12)
- Villanova Wildcats (Big East)
- Washington State Cougars (West Coast Conference)
Here’s how to watch the 2025 CBC live.
When to Watch
2025 College Basketball Crown (CBC): College Basketball Daily Schedule
- Dates: Monday, March 31 to Sunday, April 6
- Channel(s): FOX, FS1
- Where to Stream: DIRECTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu + Live TV | Sling TV | YouTube TV
Monday, March 31
Utah vs. Butler – 3 p.m. ET (FS1)
George Washington vs. Boise State – 5:30 p.m. ET (FS1)
Nebraska vs. Arizona State – 8:30 p.m. ET (FS1)
Georgetown vs. Washington State – 11 p.m. ET (FS1)
How to Watch the 2025 CBC Live Without Cable
With an active internet connection, you can stream the College Basketball Crown on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or any other compatible device. Don’t miss a minute on the court live on Fox and FS1 by utilizing a TV service, including DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, or YouTube TV.
Watch the College Basketball Crown Live For Free
Cord cutters looking to save and watch the tournament for free have a few different options. CBC games airing on Fox are available for free with an antenna, and using a tool like AntennaWeb will help you find out which Fox affiliates in your area will be broadcasting the games.
If you’re a new subscriber, DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV offer free trials for new subscribers.
You can find out more about each streaming service below.
Watch the CBC Live on DIRECTV STREAM
Stream the 2025 College Basketball Crown with DIRECTV STREAM. The Entertainment package includes Fox, and over 90 channels, so viewers can watch the tournament and more for only $86.99 per month. There are no contracts, no hidden fees, and a subscription includes unlimited cloud DVR storage.
DIRECTV STREAM also offers a MySports package, a skinny bundle of over 20 sports-only channels, including Fox, FS1, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, TNT, TBS, and more for $69.99 per month. The bundle also includes thousands of hours of live sports, exclusive content and more on ESPN+.
New subscribers can take advantage of a 5-day free trial.
Watch the CBC Live on Sling TV
Fox and FS1 are available on Sling in select markets. Starting at $46 per month, subscribers can watch all the action live during the 2025 CBC, and over 40 channels with 50 hours of DVR storage to record the series with a subscription to Sling Blue.
New subscribers can get half off of their first month.
Watch the CBC Live on Fubo
The Pro plan from Fubo offers the 2025 College Basketball Crown and over 100 sporting events live. The Pro plan has an expansive lineup of over 200 channels, including Fox, 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 watch the CBC online for free with Fubo’s free trial and save $30 on the first month.
Watch the CBC Live on Hulu + Live TV
Another great option to stream teams competing in today’s game and skip the commitment of long-term contracts and high fees from cable is Hulu+Live TV. With the inclusion of over 95 live channels, subscribers can stream each game on Fox and much more for only $82.99 per month. The service offers unlimited access to the Hulu library, Disney+, and live sports on ESPN+ for no additional charge. Record your favorite moments during the game and much more for up to 9 months with unlimited DVR storage.
New subscribers can get Hulu + Live TV for free for three days.
Watch the CBC Live on YouTube TV
Stream over 100 channels, including live games during the tournament with YouTube TV for only $82.99 per month. The service includes unlimited DVR which will allow you to rewatch your favorite matches, shows, movies, and more, plus you have the ability to share 6 accounts per household.
For a limited time, you can try it for free and save $78 on your first six months.
2025 CBC Schedule
First Round
Monday, March 31
Utah vs. Butler – 3 p.m. ET (FS1)
George Washington vs. Boise State – 5:30 p.m. ET (FS1)
Nebraska vs. Arizona State – 8:30 p.m. ET (FS1)
Georgetown vs. Washington State – 11 p.m. ET (FS1)
Tuesday, April 1
DePaul vs. Cincinnati – 3 p.m. ET (FS1)
Oregon State vs. UCF – 5:30 p.m. ET (FS1)
Colorado vs. Villanova – 8:30 p.m. ET (FS1)
Tulane vs. USC – 11 p.m. ET (FS1)
Second Round
Wednesday, April 2
Matchup TBD – 7 p.m. ET (FS1) (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Matchup TBD – 9:30 p.m. ET (FS1) (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Thursday, April 3
Matchup TBD – 7 p.m. ET (FS1) (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Matchup TBD – 9:30 p.m. ET (FS1) (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Semifinals
Saturday, April 5
Matchup TBD – 1:30 p.m. ET (FOX) (T-Mobile Arena)
Matchup TBD – 4 p.m. ET (FOX) (T-Mobile Arena)
Final
Sunday, April 6
Matchup TBD – 5:30 p.m. ET (FOX) (T-Mobile Arena)