Watch March Madness Online Without Cable
March Madness is officially underway! Sixty-eight elite college basketball teams are battling it out over the next two weeks, culminating in the National Championship showdown in San Antonio on April 7. While Duke, Florida, Houston, and Auburn lead as top seeds, the unpredictable nature of single-elimination tournaments means anything can happen.
Catching Every Buzzer Beater Without Cable
Between cheering for your alma mater and agonizing over busted brackets, navigating the tournament without cable can be tricky. Here's your complete guide to streaming every heart-stopping moment.
Tournament Timeline
The madness began with Selection Sunday on March 16, with games running through April 7's championship clash. The action officially tipped off March 18.
Bracket Breakdown
The NCAA revealed this year's official bracket on Selection Sunday. Printable versions and digital brackets are available through the NCAA website.
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Comprehensive Coverage
All 67 games air across CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV, all included in Hulu + Live TV's free trial package.
Other services like DirecTV Stream offer complete coverage, while Sling TV (TBS/TNT/truTV) and Fubo (CBS) split the channels. Paramount+ carries CBS games including the championship, with Max streaming TNT/TBS matchups.
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Complete Tournament Schedule
CBS leads coverage with 24 games including the Final Four and elite matchups. Turner networks split the remaining broadcasts.
Opening Round Highlights
First Four games delivered thrilling finishes, with Alabama State edging Saint Francis 70-68 in OT and Xavier outlasting Texas 86-80.
Notable Early Results
The tournament's opening days saw:
- #1 Houston dominating SIU Edwardsville 78-40
- #12 seed McNeese State upsetting Clemson 69-67
- Arkansas toppling #7 Kansas 79-72
Sweet 16 Matchups
Regional semifinals feature:
- BYU vs Alabama (March 27)
- Kentucky vs Tennessee (March 28)
- Purdue vs Houston (March 28)
Championship Path
The road to San Antonio concludes with:
- Elite Eight: March 29-30
- Final Four: April 5
- National Championship: April 7 at 8:50pm ET (CBS)
Live Updates
For real-time scores and updates, the official NCAA website provides comprehensive coverage throughout the tournament.
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