March Madness: Games Available and Streaming Options

The excitement of March Madness is in full swing, with underdogs rising and powerhouses falling in the 2025 NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament that started on Thursday. If you’re looking to catch all the action and drama of the games, there are plenty of streaming options available for this year’s men’s tournament, in addition to the traditional TV channels like CBS, TNT, TBS, and truTV.

For cord-cutters without a cable subscription, streaming services like CBS’ Paramount+ and HBO’s Max can come in handy. Specifically, let’s talk about how you can enjoy March Madness on Max.

If you’re a Max subscriber, you’re in luck – you can stream many March Madness games live on the platform. However, it’s important to note that not all the games will be accessible on Max. The platform offers tournament broadcasts on TNT, TBS, and truTV, but games aired on CBS won’t be available. In total, you can catch 43 tournament games, including those up to the Elite Eight, on Max.

Max subscription plans start at $9.99 per month with ads, while ad-free subscriptions are priced at $16.99 per month. If you opt for the highest tier at $20.99 per month, you’ll get the added benefits of streaming on four devices, 4K Ultra HD video quality, and the ability to download up to 100 videos. HBO also provides bundle offers with Hulu and Disney+ for those interested.

But what if you want to watch the games broadcast on CBS? Well, Paramount+ is the go-to platform for that. Subscribers to Paramount+ with Showtime can access all CBS games through the service. You can start with a free seven-day trial on Paramount+, and if you like what you see, you can continue your subscription through Paramount’s website or as an add-on to Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Plans for Paramount+ range from $7.99 per month.