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Florida vs. Houston is the 2025 NCAA men’s basketball national championship game, and you can watch it on CBS or via several major streaming services that carry CBS or an official March Madness stream.

Quick Scoop

  • The game: Florida Gators vs. Houston Cougars, 2025 men’s national championship (March Madness final).
  • TV channel: CBS (your local CBS station on cable, satellite, or antenna).
  • Tip-off time: Monday, April 7, 2025, at about 8:50 p.m. ET.

If you just wanted the fastest answer to “where to watch Florida vs Houston”:

Watch it on CBS, or stream it via Paramount+ with Showtime or a live TV streaming service that includes CBS (like Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV).

Main Ways to Watch (Legal Streams Only)

1. Paramount+ with Showtime (Most Direct)

  • Streams your local CBS feed live, including the Florida vs. Houston championship.
  • Requires the Paramount+ with Showtime plan; that’s the tier that includes live CBS, not the basic-only-on-demand tier.
  • Often offers a free trial around major events, so you may be able to sign up, watch the game, and cancel if you don’t want to keep it.

This is usually the simplest “sign up → watch CBS → done” option if you don’t already have a TV provider.

2. Live TV Streaming Services (CBS Included)

Several cord-cutter services carry CBS and note specifically that you can watch Florida vs. Houston through them.

Typical options (availability can depend on your local market):

  • Fubo
    • Includes CBS in many markets; highlighted as a way to watch Florida vs. Houston.
* Has a 7‑day free trial and then a monthly subscription; often over 170+ channels in the base plan.
  • DirecTV Stream
    • Includes CBS in its packages and is positioned as a “sports-heavy” option.
* Usually offers a short free trial; more expensive but more channels.
  • Hulu + Live TV
    • Includes CBS plus Hulu’s library, ESPN+, and Disney+.
* No long free trial, but a single bundle if you also want other sports and shows.

If any of these services already work in your area and list CBS, you can just sign up and tune into the CBS channel at tip-off.

3. Sling TV + March Madness Live (Workaround)

Sling TV does not carry CBS directly, but it’s mentioned that Sling subscribers can use their account to authenticate into the official March Madness Live app for CBS games.

  • You’d subscribe to Sling (Orange or an appropriate package) and then sign into March Madness Live using your Sling credentials.
  • Inside March Madness Live, you should be able to select the Florida vs. Houston national championship stream.

This path makes sense mainly if you already want Sling for other channels and just need a way to unlock the March Madness app.

4. Free Watch-Along Streams (Commentary Only)

Some platforms host live “watch parties” with scoreboards and commentary but no actual game video due to rights.

  • Example: the YouTube stream from Chat Sports that runs a live scoreboard and play-by-play for Florida vs. Houston.
  • Useful if you can’t get a proper video feed but still want live commentary and stats.

Important: these are not replacements for the official broadcast if you want to see the game itself, but they are legit for listening along.

Mini FAQ & Practical Tips

Do I need cable?

  • No. Any of the following without traditional cable will work:
    • Paramount+ with Showtime (for the CBS simulcast).
* A live TV streaming service that includes CBS in your area (Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV).

* Sling + March Madness Live login (indirect CBS access).

Can I watch for free?

  • Many of these services historically offer free trials (for example, Fubo and some Paramount+ promos).
  • Strategy people often use:
    1. Start a free trial on the day of the game.
    2. Watch the Florida vs. Houston championship on CBS through that trial.
    3. Cancel before the trial ends if you don’t want to pay.

Always double‑check the current trial terms on the sign‑up page before relying on this.

Quick View: Streaming Options

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Option Can it show the game? How it works Free trial?
Local CBS (antenna/cable) Yes, main TV broadcast.Tune to your CBS channel at 8:50 p.m. ET. No (depends on your provider).
Paramount+ with Showtime Yes, streams live CBS feed.Subscribe to the Showtime tier, open live TV, select CBS. Often; check current promo.
Fubo Yes, where CBS is in your market.Sign up, go to the CBS channel or app. 7‑day free trial in many cases.
DirecTV Stream Yes, CBS included in packages.Subscribe, watch CBS live. Typically a short trial; check current offer.
Hulu + Live TV Yes, includes CBS.Sign up, choose the CBS live channel. Promos vary; often no long free trial.
Sling + March Madness Live Yes, via authenticated CBS games in the app.Use Sling login inside March Madness Live app. Sling sometimes discounts; March Madness Live is app-based.
YouTube watch-along (Chat Sports) Commentary and scoreboard only, no game feed.Open the stream, listen/watch the live reaction. Free, ad- supported.

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