Texas vs. NC State in the 2026 March Madness First Four is on truTV, with streaming mainly through DIRECTV and a couple of other live-TV services.

Quick Scoop

  • TV channel (U.S.) : truTV.
  • Tip time : Tuesday, March 17, 2026, around 9:10–9:15 p.m. ET from UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio.
  • Main streaming option : DIRECTV Stream, which is being promoted with a free trial and carries truTV plus the other March Madness channels (CBS, TNT, TBS).
  • Other listed streamer : Sling also carries truTV for this game, though current promos mention no free trial on Sling and specific package requirements.
  • Radio/audio : Longhorn Radio Network and SiriusXM (SXM 84 mentioned in one listing).

Where to Watch – At a Glance

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Option How to watch Notes
truTV (cable/satellite) Tune to truTV at ~9:15 p.m. ET. Standard U.S. TV broadcast of Texas vs. NC State.
DIRECTV Stream Sign up, use free trial, stream truTV live. Marketed as the “every March Madness game” option; includes CBS, TNT, TBS, truTV.
Sling Subscribe to a package that includes truTV, then stream. No free trial currently highlighted; package details vary.
Radio / Audio Longhorn Radio Network; SiriusXM channel 84 for national audio. Good if you’re driving or can’t stream video.

Extra context

  • This matchup is a men’s NCAA Tournament First Four game, with the winner advancing to face BYU in the Round of 64.
  • Multiple outlets (Yahoo Sports, Syracuse.com, local and national sites) all line up on truTV plus the DIRECTV streaming combo, so those are your safest bets if you’re trying to lock in a stream quickly.

TL;DR : Put on truTV if you have cable, or grab a DIRECTV Stream free trial to watch Texas vs. NC State live tonight.

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