The NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament, better known as March Madness, is about to begin, heralding three glorious weeks of nail-biting action as 68 college basketball teams duke it out in a series of single-elimination games to get to the National Championship—with millions of fans watching along on the edge of their seats, hoping that the teams in their March Madness bracket will make it through to the next round so they can collect on that bet.
In addition to the unpredictable, upset-laden nature of each round that makes the tournament so gripping, you could be forgiven for thinking that March Madness gets its name from how confusing, nigh-on-maddening it can be to try and figure out where to watch the live games, with coverage of different rounds fragmented and scattered across networks in various areas.
Here’s a simple guide, to make sure you don’t miss a moment.
What channel is March Madness on?
CBS is the primary home of March Madness coverage on TV this year, although live games will also be airing on various Turner/Viacom networks, including TBS, TruTV, and TNT (and yes, you’ll be able to see Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith across all of them).
The Women’s Tournament, meanwhile, will air on ESPN.
How can I watch March Madness without cable?
If you don’t have a cable subscription, you can still catch every March Madness game on streaming.
Subscribe to Hulu + Live TV Here
Hulu + Live TV is currently offering a package which includes TBS, TNT, TruTV and your local CBS affiliate, as well as bundles with ESPN+. Alternatively, a premium Paramount+ membership will grant you access to every single game in the tournament.
Philip Ellis is a freelance writer and journalist from the United Kingdom covering pop culture, relationships and LGBTQ+ issues. His work has appeared in GQ, Teen Vogue, Man Repeller and MTV.
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