Ultimate Guide to Watching March Madness 2025

Spring is finally here, which means it’s time to gear up for March Madness! This annual tournament is where the best men’s and women’s Division I teams battle it out for the NCAA Basketball championships. The games kick off on March 18 for men and March 19 for women, with Selection Sunday on March 16 to announce the participating teams.

If you’re like me and have cut the cord on your cable subscription, don’t worry! You can still catch all the March Madness action by streaming the games online. Platforms like Paramount+, Max, SlingTV, and DirecTV offer options for streaming the NCAA Championship games.

For Max, you can get all the men’s games on TBS, TNT, and truTV with the Sports Add-on for an extra $10 a month. Paramount+ with Showtime is your go-to for any games on CBS. Hulu with Live TV and YouTube TV both offer comprehensive coverage of all the games, including men’s and women’s matches. Sling also provides great coverage of ESPN, TNT, and TBS games.

If you prefer watching on cable, you can tune in to CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV for live coverage of the men’s games. The NCAA website will also be streaming the games live, requiring you to log in with your TV provider credentials.

For the women’s tournament, ABC will air select games, and ESPN networks will broadcast the rest. Fubo also offers streaming of women’s basketball games throughout the season.

So, whether you’re a die-hard fan or just enjoy the excitement of the tournament, there are plenty of options for streaming all the March Madness action. Get ready to cheer on your favorite teams and enjoy the thrill of the games!