Before brackets are busted, March Madness begins with Selection Sunday. 136 of the best men’s and women’s college basketball programs, 68 each, across the country will have a chance to chase glory for a national title.
Selection Sunday begins the road to the national title game in Phoenix, Arizona for the women’s teams; for the men, the end destination is the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Paramount+ and ESPN will provide coverage of the men’s and women’s Selection Shows, respectively. Or you can stream the action on other live TV services, including DIRECTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV and YouTube TV.
Here’s how to watch Selection Sunday live without cable.
When to Watch
Selection Sunday for the Men’s and Women’s NCAA Tournament will take place on Sunday, March 15.
Men’s Selection Sunday (2026 Men’s March Madness Bracket)
- Time: 6:00 PM ET
- Where to Watch: CBS | Paramount+
Women’s Selection Sunday (2026 Women’s March Madness)
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN | ESPN
How to Watch Selection Sunday Without Cable
CBS will be the home of the Men’s Selection Sunday show and ESPN will cover the Women’s bracket on Selection Sunday.
Stream Selection Sunday live on ESPN and CBS on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and other compatible devices with a subscription to DIRECTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV.
Sling TV offers ESPN, but you can watch CBS for free by using an antenna. To find which CBS affiliates are in your region, you can use a tool like AntennaWeb; or you can stream CBS with Paramount+.
The Women’s March Madness Selection Sunday Show will also stream simultaneously on ESPN.
Watch Selection Sunday Live on DIRECTV
Watch the drama unfold ahead of March Madness during Selection Sunday with DIRECTV. The Entertainment package includes CBS, ESPN, and over 90 channels, so viewers can watch the reveal of each bracket and more for only $89.99 per month. There are no contracts, no hidden fees, and a subscription includes unlimited cloud DVR storage. The MySports genre pack features ESPN and, in many markets, CBS, as part of a 20+ channel lineup for only $69.99 per month.
New subscribers can take advantage of a 5-day free trial before subscribing.
Watch Selection Sunday Live on Fubo
Catch March Madness selections on ESPN and CBS and over 100 sporting events with the Pro plan from Fubo. The plan includes over 200 channels for only $73.99 per month. New subscribers can lock in their first month for $48.99. Relive your favorite moments during the show and rewatch your favorite shows with unlimited hours of Cloud DVR space.
Watch Selection Sunday Live on Sling TV
One of the most affordable ways to watch Selection Sunday live on ESPN is with the Sling Orange plan. At the low price of $5.99, a Sling Orange + Sports Extra Day Pass gives you 24 hours of access to the show and 30+ channels on the platform. Or, you can subscribe for a full month of Sling Orange & Blue and get half off your first month, with 50 hours of DVR storage to record the biggest moments of the show and more.
Sling doesn’t carry CBS, but you can watch the men’s show on the network for free by using an antenna, or stream it live with Paramount+
New subscribers can get half off of their first month.
Watch Selection Sunday on Paramount+
With the Paramount+ Premium package, you can watch the Men’s Selection Sunday Show live on your local CBS network. After your 7-day free trial, the plan is only $13.99 per month or $139.99 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.
Watch Selection Sunday Live on Hulu + Live TV
The men’s and women’s Selection Show is available to stream on CBS, and ESPN, respectively, along with over 95 channels on Hulu + Live TV for $89.99 per month. The service offers unlimited access to the Hulu library, Disney+, and live sports on ESPN+ for no additional charge. Record your favorite shows and sporting events for up to 9 months with unlimited DVR storage.
Watch Selection Sunday Live on ESPN
With ESPN Unlimited, subscribers have access to the Women’s Selection Sunday Show and thousands of hours of live sports, including the NFL, PGA Tour, WWE, and much more, for only $29.99 per month. The platform features exclusive content, access to award-winning documentaries, and all of ESPN in one place.
Watch Selection Sunday Live on YouTube TV
Stream over 100 channels, including Selection Sunday on CBS, and ESPN with YouTube TV for only $82.99 per month. The service includes unlimited DVR and the ability to share 6 accounts per household.