You can watch March Madness on CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV, with streaming available through NCAA March Madness Live and services that carry those channels.

What channel is March Madness on?

For the 2026 men’s NCAA Tournament, games are spread across these main TV channels:

  • CBS
  • TBS
  • TNT
  • truTV

Key patterns to know:

  • First Four games: typically on truTV.
  • Early rounds: games split among CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV.
  • Later rounds/Final Four: shared between CBS and TBS in even‑numbered years under the current TV deal.

You can also stream every game through official and partner platforms:

  • NCAA March Madness Live app/site
  • Paramount+ (for CBS games, usually with the Premium plan)
  • Live TV streamers that carry CBS, TBS, TNT, truTV (for example, Fubo, Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, etc.).

Quick viewing tips

  • Check your local listings or TV guide to see which of the four channels is carrying a specific game in your area.
  • If you don’t have cable, make sure your streaming package includes all four: CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV.
  • Use the NCAA March Madness Live site/app when you just want to tap a matchup and start watching without hunting for the channel.

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