You can watch NCAA basketball on CBS, TNT, TBS, and truTV during March Madness, with all 67 men’s tournament games streamed through NCAA March Madness Live. Games on TBS, TNT, and truTV also stream on HBO Max, and CBS games stream on Paramount+.

Men’s tournament

For the 2026 men’s NCAA Tournament, the main TV networks are CBS, TNT, TBS, and truTV.

If you already have a TV provider login, NCAA March Madness Live lets you stream most games in one place, though CBS games are not always available there depending on the round and access method.

Best streaming options

  • NCAA March Madness Live for tournament games.
  • Paramount+ for CBS-aired games.
  • HBO Max for games on TBS, TNT, and truTV.
  • ESPN Watch for college basketball content and select live/replay coverage outside the tournament.

Regular season games

Outside the tournament, college basketball is also available on services that carry conference rights, including Peacock for some Big Ten, Big East, and Big 12 games.

That means the exact place to watch can change by team, conference, and whether it’s a regular-season game or March Madness.

Simple answer

If you want the easiest all-around setup, use NCAA March Madness Live for the tournament and add Paramount+ or HBO Max depending on which games you want to catch.

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