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NCAA Tournaments: How to Watch Every Game Live
4 Apr
Summary
- Men's Final Four games start Saturday, April 4; championship is Monday, April 6.
- Women's Final Four games begin Friday, April 3; championship is Sunday, April 5.
- Streaming requires multiple services for full access to both tournaments.
The 2026 NCAA basketball tournaments, known as March Madness, are entering their final stages. The men's Final Four is set to tip off on Saturday, April 4, with the championship game scheduled for Monday, April 6. The women's tournament follows a similar schedule, with Final Four games beginning Friday, April 3, and the championship concluding on Sunday, April 5.
Viewing the men's tournament involves multiple networks, including CBS, TNT, TBS, and truTV. Accessing all games can be achieved through a combination of HBO Max and Paramount+ Premium, costing approximately $25 per month. Alternatively, live TV streaming services like YouTube TV offer a singular platform for all games, though at a higher monthly cost.
For the women's tournament, games will air across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and ESPNEWS, with the championship on ABC. While ESPN+ offers some content, a full viewing experience may require a subscription to ESPN Select or a live TV streaming service. Services like Sling, YouTube TV, or Hulu + Live TV provide comprehensive access, with YouTube TV offering a multiview feature for simultaneous game viewing.
