Another March Madness has arrived and the 2025 NCAA Division I Women’s College Basketball Tournament Bracket is set. All roads lead to Amelie Arena in Tampa, Florida, as the best teams in the nation take the floor in a single-elimination tournament from Wednesday, March 19 to Sunday, April 6.
For the 30th year, the ESPN family of networks, including, ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and ESPNEWS are the homes of Women’s March Madness. Hulu + Live TV, ESPN+, and Disney+ are just a few of the platforms that will stream coverage of all 67 games, from the First Four to the national title game.
Here’s how to watch Women’s March Madness games live without cable.
When to Watch
Women’s March Madness 2025
- Game time(s): 2025 Women’s March Madness Bracket
- Networks: ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and ESPNEWS
- Stream: DIRECTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu + Live TV | Sling TV | YouTube TV | Select Games: ESPN+ | Disney+
How to Watch 2025 Women’s March Madness Without Cable TV
ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and ESPNEWS will combine to bring all of the coverage during the women’s college basketball tournament throughout March Madness. With a Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or any other compatible device, a subscription to a live TV streaming service like DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV will give you access to the ESPN family of networks and ABC.
In addition to those networks, various games will stream live on ESPN+ and Disney+.
ABC is also available to watch free with an antenna and a tool like Antenna Web will let you know which affiliates are available in your area.
Find out more about each streaming service, below.
Watch Women’s March Madness Games on DIRECTV STREAM
ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and ESPNEWS. The base plan is the Entertainment package which includes over 90 live channels and in that lineup, you can stream ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 for $86.99 per month. To unlock ESPNEWS and ESPNU, you’ll have to upgrade to the Choice package which includes over 125 channels for only $114.99 per month. For a limited time, you can get the Choice package for only $89.99 per month for the first three months.
DIRECTV STREAM also offers a MySports package, a skinny bundle of over 20 sports-only channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, ESPNU and in select markets ABC for $69.99 per month. The bundle also includes thousands of hours of live sports, exclusive content and more on ESPN+.
With DIRECTV STREAM, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and each plan includes unlimited cloud DVR storage. New subscribers can take advantage of a 5-day free trial before subscribing, which allows you to live stream March Madness for free online.
Watch March Madness Live on Fubo
Fubo is noted for being a sports-oriented streaming service and it carries ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS and ESPNU. The base plan is the Pro plan and it offers ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 in a packed lineup of over 200 live channels and 100+ sporting events for only $84.99 per month. Relive your favorite moments and rewatch your favorite shows with unlimited hours of Cloud DVR space. Adding ESPNU and ESPNEWS is simple as both networks are part of the fubo Extra add-on for an additional $7.99 per month. Or you can upgrade to the Elite package of +280 channels for $94.99 per month
With Fubo, new subscribers can get a free trial and save $30 on the first month.
Stream March Madness Live on Sling TV
One of the most affordable ways to watch ABC (in select markets), ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and ESPNEWS is with Sling TV. The Sling Orange package is only $40 per month and it includes a lineup of over 30 channels with ESPN and ESPN2 featured. However, if you need ABC, then you’ll have to subscribe to Sling Blue for $40 per month or Sling Orange & Blue for $55 per month.
To add ESPNU and ESPNEWS to the mix, you can add on Sports Extra for an additional $11 per month.
Never miss any of your favorite shows, movies, sports, or more with 50 hours of DVR storage included with each plan.
For a limited time, new subscribers can get half off of their first month.
Watch Women’s March Madness 2025 on Hulu + Live TV
Stream over 95 channels on Hulu + Live TV for $82.99 per month. Since Hulu + Live TV is a Disney-owned streaming platform, it is one of the most complete ways to watch ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, ESPNU, and ESPN+. The base plan offers the full lineup, plus 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 5 days.
Watch March Madness 2025 on YouTube TV
YouTube TV packs a robust lineup of ESPN platforms, so fans can stream March Madness live. ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU, and ESPNEWS are all available in a base plan of 100+ channels for only $82.99 per month. The service includes unlimited DVR, and the ability to share 6 accounts per household.
Save $78 over the first six months if you sign up by March 31.