March Madness is in full swing! Over the next three weeks, 68 teams across both the men's and women's divisions will play a total of 135 games. Fortunately, watching March Madness has become much easier this year. Watch all 135 games with just two streaming subscriptions. Paramount+ with SHOWTIME and (perhaps surprisingly) Max on HBO. NCAA action continues today with men's and women's first-round games broadcast on CBS, TNT, TBS and ESPN. Ready to watch March Madness? Here's everything you need to know about how to follow the NCAA Tournament, including the full March Madness schedule, how to watch games for free, and more.
How to watch March Madness:
date: March 19th – April 8th
TV channel: CBS, TNT, TBS, TruTV, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU
Streaming: Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, Max
When does March Madness start?
The men's NCAA Tournament concludes with the first four games on Tuesday, March 19th. The women's tournament concludes on Wednesday, March 20th.
How long is March Madness 2024?
The NCAA Basketball Tournament will be held over approximately three weeks, starting on Selection Sunday (March 17th) and ending with the NCAA Championship Game on April 8th. During that time, 135 matches will be played between the men's and women's divisions.
March Madness Channel:
Men's NCAA Tournament games will be broadcast live on a combination of CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV. Until now, that combination has been difficult to achieve with just one, two, or even three streaming services. But we'll probably be watching a lot less March Madness this year… Infuriating. Many people already have free wireless access to CBS. However, if you currently can't watch local channels like CBS live on your TV, consider an old-fashioned TV antenna or sign up for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, which includes access to live CBS broadcasts. is recommended.
As for other channels, HBO's Max still offers a sports add-on (B/R Sports) for free to Max-level subscribers. That means for $9.99 a month, you can watch March His Madness matches live on TNT, TBS, and TruTV.
Women's NCAA Tournament games will be broadcast on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNews and ABC.
If you only want to add one subscription, some live TV streaming services offer it. all (or almost all) The channels you need to stay on top of March Madness, including Sling, DirecTV, YouTube TV, and more.
How to watch March Madness without cable:
(Paramount)
Streaming March Madness requires the $12 Paramount+ with SHOWTIME tier. This subscription has no ads and includes live access to local CBS channels.
In addition to sporting events such as March Madness, Premier League and Champions League games, Paramount+ also offers a host of other hit shows, new and classic movies, and live sporting events. Unlike many other streaming services these days, Paramount+ still offers his one-week free trial. So new subscribers can sign up to watch Selection Sunday this weekend and check out the rest of his Paramount+ library for 7 days completely free.
Try it free with Paramount+
(maximum)
Max has been the “athlete to watch” for entertainment fans for quite some time, but now sports fans are also captivated. For a limited time, Max subscribers can get the new His B/R Sports add-on completely free. This includes his live NBA games on TBS, TNT, and truTV.
Up to $9.99/month
(sling)
Sling TV's Orange & Blue plan starts at $30 for the first month and offers TNT, TBS, TruTV, ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 (a.k.a.). almost Must-watch March Madness for men and women (along with over 30 other channels) on all channels. With the $11/month Sports Extra add-on, you can also get ESPNU and ESPNews to watch even more women's March Madness games. The biggest drawback? If you can't access your local CBS live channel because you don't receive CBS, you'll be missing out on some of the men's tournaments.
Your Sling subscription also includes 50 hours of free DVR storage, so if you're worried about missing an NCAA game, you can always record the game.
- Watch nearly every game in the men's and women's NCAA tournaments
Your first month with Sling is $30
2024 March Madness Schedule:
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Sunday, March 17: NCAA Tournament Selection Show
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March 19-20: First four games in Dayton, Ohio
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March 21st-22nd: 1st round in various locations
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March 23rd-24th: 2nd round in various locations
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March 28-29: Sweet 16 games held at various locations.
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March 30-31: Elite Eight games at various locations.
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April 6: Final four games at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona
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April 8: NCAA Championship Game at Sturt Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona
