You can watch the Ohio State vs TCU game on CBS, with several legal streaming options that carry the CBS broadcast and some free‑trial paths if you do not have cable.

Quick Scoop

Game basics

  • Event: NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, First Round (March Madness 2026).
  • Matchup: No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes vs No. 9 TCU Horned Frogs.
  • Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026.
  • Time: Tip at 12:15 p.m. ET.
  • Venue: Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville, South Carolina.

Where to watch live

  • Traditional TV
    • CBS is the main television broadcaster for Ohio State vs TCU.
  • Live TV streaming services (carry CBS in most markets; check your ZIP code):
    • DIRECTV streaming: Offers CBS and is promoting a free trial you can use to stream the game.
* Fubo: Lists “TCU vs Ohio State” as a live CBS game and offers a free trial for new users.
  • Additional official stream options
    • Some college sports platforms (such as College Sports Live) list a TCU vs Ohio State NCAA Tournament stream window around late morning/early afternoon ET, but availability can depend on your region and subscription.

Audio and radio options

If you cannot watch video, you still have solid listening choices:

  • SiriusXM: National radio call on SiriusXM Channel 201.
  • Local Columbus radio: 97.1 The Fan carries the Ohio State broadcast.
  • Varsity Network app: Lets you choose between the Ohio State call, TCU call, or the national Westwood One broadcast.

Free online coverage / watch‑along

If you are OK with a live scoreboard plus commentary rather than the TV feed:

  • YouTube watch‑along: Chat Sports is running “March Madness LIVE: Ohio State vs. TCU” with free live scoreboard and play‑by‑play (no actual CBS video, but continuous commentary and stats).

Think of it like having a very talkative friend on the couch, calling every possession while the network owns the cameras.

Quick viewing guide (HTML table)

Here’s a compact guide you can drop into a post or page:

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  <thead>
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      <th>Option</th>
      <th>Type</th>
      <th>What You Get</th>
      <th>Cost / Trial</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>CBS (TV)</td>
      <td>Broadcast channel</td>
      <td>Full live Ohio State vs TCU game on cable or antenna</td>
      <td>Free over-the-air with antenna; included in most cable/satellite bundles</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>DIRECTV streaming</td>
      <td>Live TV streaming</td>
      <td>CBS stream for the game, other March Madness coverage</td>
      <td>Paid service, generally offers a limited free trial for new users</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Fubo</td>
      <td>Live TV streaming</td>
      <td>CBS feed with Ohio State vs TCU and other sports channels</td>
      <td>Paid subscription, free trial available for new users</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>SiriusXM Ch. 201</td>
      <td>Radio / audio</td>
      <td>National audio broadcast of the game</td>
      <td>Requires SiriusXM subscription or trial</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>97.1 The Fan (Columbus)</td>
      <td>Local radio</td>
      <td>Ohio State–focused radio call</td>
      <td>Free over local radio / station stream</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Varsity Network app</td>
      <td>Streaming audio</td>
      <td>Choice of Ohio State, TCU, or national radio calls</td>
      <td>Free app, data charges may apply</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>YouTube watch-along (Chat Sports)</td>
      <td>Live commentary + scoreboard</td>
      <td>Real-time play-by-play with on-screen score, no CBS game video</td>
      <td>Free on YouTube</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

Little viewing tip

If you are cutting it close on time, set a reminder for a few minutes before 12:15 p.m. ET so you are tuned in as the ball goes up—March Madness openers have a way of getting dramatic early. Bottom note: Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.