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Stream March Madness Online: No Cable Needed

Author: Caleb Apr 22,2025

March Madness is here, bringing excitement and intense competition as 68 Division I Men's Basketball teams vie for the National Championship in St. Antonio on April 7. With Duke, Florida, Houston, and Auburn as the top-seeded teams, the stage is set for thrilling games where every match is crucial. Whether you're rooting for your alma mater or tracking your bracket's progress, watching the entire tournament without cable can be challenging. To make it easier, I've gathered all the information you need to catch every March Madness game online.

When Is March Madness?

March Madness began with Selection Sunday on March 16, and the tournament itself spans from March 18 to the National Championship on April 7.

2025 March Madness Brackets

The NCAA released the official March Madness bracket on Selection Sunday. You can access printable versions and the interactive platform on the NCAA website.

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Where to Stream March Madness Online

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Hulu + Live TV (Free Trial)

March Madness will feature 67 games broadcast across four channels: CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV. Hulu + Live TV offers all these channels, along with a 3-day free trial, making it an excellent choice for sports streaming.

DirectTV Stream also includes all four channels. Sling TV provides TBS, TNT, and truTV but lacks CBS, while Fubo covers CBS but misses out on the Turner channels. CBS games, including the National Championship, are available on Paramount+, and TNT and TBS games can be streamed on Max.

If you already have access to these channels through cable, you can use the March Madness Live App to stream games by signing in with your TV provider.

More Ways to Stream March Madness Games:

CBS Games on Paramount+

Watch all CBS games, including the National Championship, on Paramount+.

TNT and TBS Games on Max

Stream games from TNT and TBS on Max.

March Madness on DirecTV

DirecTV offers a comprehensive streaming service that includes all March Madness channels.

March Madness Live App

Use the March Madness Live App and sign in with your TV provider to stream games on the go.

Full 2025 March Madness Schedule

CBS is the primary broadcaster for March Madness, covering 24 games including the Final Four, Elite 8, and Sweet 16. TBS will air 18 games, TNT will broadcast 12, and truTV will either air or simulcast 21 games. For more detailed information on game locations, visit the NCAA website. All times are listed in EDT.

First Four

Tuesday, March 18

(16) Saint Francis vs. (16) Alabama State - 6:40pm (truTV) - Alabama State Wins 70 to 68
(11) North Carolina vs. (11) San Diego State - 9:10pm (truTV) - UNC Wins 95 to 68

Wednesday, March 19

(16) Mount St. Mary’s vs. (16) American - 6:40pm (truTV) - Mount St. Mary's Wins 83 to 72
(11) Xavier vs. (11) Texas - 9:10pm (truTV) - Xavier Wins 86 to 80

First Round of 64

Thursday, March 20

(9) Creighton vs. (8) Louisville - 12:15pm (CBS) - Creighton wins 83 to 72
(13) High Point vs. (4) Purdue - 12:40pm (truTV) - Purdue wins 75 to 63
(14) Montana vs. (3) Wisconsin - 1:30pm (TNT) - Wisconsin Wins 85 to 66
(16) SIU Edwardsville vs. (1) Houston - 2pm (TBS) - Houston Wins 78 to 40
(16) Alabama St. vs. (1) Auburn - 2:50pm (CBS) - Auburn wins 83 to 63
(12) McNeese vs. (5) Clemson - 3:15pm (truTV) - McNeese State wins 69 to 67
(11) VCU vs. (6) BYU - 4:05pm (TNT) - BYU wins 80 to 71
(9) Georgia vs. (8) Gonzaga - 4:35pm (TBS) - Gonzaga wins 89 to 68
(15) Wofford vs. (2) Tennessee - 6:50pm (TNT) - Tennessee wins 77 to 62
(10) Arkansas vs. (7) Kansas - 7:10pm (CBS) - Arkansas wins 79 to 72
(13) Yale vs. (4) Texas A&M - 7:25pm (TBS) - Texas A&M wins 80 to 71
(11) Drake vs. (6) Missouri - 7:35pm (truTV) - Drake wins 67 to 57
(10) Utah State vs. (7) UCLA - 9:25pm (TNT) - UCLA wins 72 to 47
(15) Omaha vs. (2) St John’s - 9:45pm (CBS) - St. John's wins 83 to 53
(12) UC San Diego vs. (5) Michigan - 10pm (TBS) - Michigan wins 68 to 65
(14) UNCW vs. (3) Texas Tech - 10:10pm (truTV) - Texas Tech wins 82 to 72

Friday, March 21

(9) Baylor vs. (8) Mississippi State - 12:15pm (CBS) - Baylor wins 75 to 72
(15) Robert Morris vs. (2) Alabama - 12:40pm (truTV) - Alabama wins 90 to 81
(14) Lipscomb vs. (3) Iowa State - 1:30pm (TNT) - Iowa State wins 82 to 55
(12) Colorado State vs. (5) Memphis - 2pm (TBS) - Colorado State wins 78 to 70
(16) Mount St Mary’s vs (1) Duke - 2:50pm (CBS) - Duke wins 93 to 49
(10) Vanderbilt vs. (7) Saint Mary’s - 3:15pm (truTV) - St. Mary's wins 56 to 55
(11) North Carolina vs. (6) Ole Miss - 4:05pm (TNT) - Ole Miss wins 71 to 64
(13) Grand Canyon vs. (4) Maryland - 4:35pm (TBS) - Maryland wins 59 to 56
(16) Norfolk State vs. (1) Florida - 6:50pm (TNT) - Florida wins 95 to 69
(14) Troy vs. (3) Kentucky - 7:10pm (CBS) - Kentucky wins 76 to 57
(10) New Mexico vs. (7) Marquette - 7:25pm (TBS) - New Mexico wins 75 to 66
(13) Akron vs. (4) Arizona - 7:35pm (truTV) - Arizona wins 93 to 66
(9) Oklahoma vs. (8) UConn - 9:25pm (TNT) - UConn wins 67 to 59
(11) Xavier vs. (6) Illinois - 9:45pm (CBS) - Illinois wins 86 to 73
(15) Bryant vs. (2) Michigan State - 10pm (TBS) - Michigan State wins 87 to 62
(12) Liberty vs. (5) Oregon - 10:10pm (truTV) - Oregon wins 81 to 52

Second Round of 32

Saturday, March 22

(12) McNeese State vs. (4) Purdue - 12:10pm (CBS) - Purdue wins 76 to 62
(10) Arkansas vs. (2) St. Johns - 1:40pm (CBS) - Arkansas wins 75 to 66
(5) Michigan vs. (4) Texas A&M - 5:15pm (CBS) - Michigan wins 91 to 79
(11) Drake vs. (3) Texas Tech - 6:10pm (TNT) - Texas Tech wins 77 to 64
(9) Creighton vs. (1) Auburn - 7:10pm (TBS, truTV) - Auburn wins 82 to 70
(6) BYU vs. (3) Wisconsin - 7:45pm (CBS) - BYU wins 91 to 89
(8) Gonzaga vs. (1) Houston - 8:40pm (TNT) - Houston wins 81 to 76
(7) UCLA vs (2) Tennessee - 9:40pm (TBS, truTV) - Tennessee wins 67 to 58

Sunday, March 23

(8) UConn vs (1) Florida - 12:10pm (CBS) - Florida wins 77 to 75
(1) Duke vs (8) Baylor- 2:40pm (CBS) - Duke wins 89 to 66
(6) Illinois vs. (3) Kentucky - 5:15pm (CBS) - Kentucky wins 84 to 75
(7) Saint Mary's vs. (2) Alabama - 6:10pm (TNT) - Alabama wins 80 to 66
(12) Colorado St. vs. (4) Maryland - 7:10pm (TBS) - Maryland wins 72 to 71
(6) Ole Miss vs. (3) Iowa St. - 7:45pm (truTV) - Ole Miss wins 91 to 78
(10) New Mexico vs. (2) Michigan St. - 8:40pm (TNT) - Michigan St. wins 71 to 63
(5) Oregon vs. (4) Arizona - 9:40pm (TBS) - Arizona wins 87 to 83