You can watch the Florida Gators men’s basketball vs. Houston Cougars men’s basketball national championship game on CBS or via official NCAA streaming options like Paramount+ with Showtime and March Madness Live.

Game basics

  • Matchup: Florida Gators vs. Houston Cougars, 2025 NCAA men’s basketball national championship.
  • Date: Monday, April 7, 2025.
  • Time: Tipoff at 8:50 p.m. ET (7:50 p.m. CT).
  • Location: Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas.

Where to watch on TV

  • National TV channel: CBS will broadcast the game live across the U.S.
  • If you have cable, satellite, or a live‑TV package that includes CBS, you can watch on your local CBS station at tip time.

Official streaming options

  • Paramount+ with Showtime
    • Streams the live CBS feed with the game.
* This premium tier is required to watch the championship online directly through Paramount+.
  • March Madness Live / NCAA platforms
    • The game is available to stream via the official March Madness Live service tied to CBS coverage.
  • Live‑TV streaming services that carry CBS
    • Services (in general) that include local CBS can stream the game live as part of their channel lineup; some of these offer free trials that can be used to watch the title game.

Free and alternative viewing

  • Some streaming services that carry CBS offer limited free trial periods , which can be used to watch Florida vs. Houston without a long‑term commitment.
  • There are also watch‑party livestreams on platforms like YouTube that provide live fan commentary and reactions (these usually do not show the actual game broadcast, just a watch‑along).

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Option Type How to Watch Florida vs. Houston
CBS TV channel Watch live on your local CBS station at 8:50 p.m. ET / 7:50 p.m. CT.
Paramount+ with Showtime Streaming service Streams the live CBS broadcast of the championship game for subscribers.
March Madness Live Official NCAA stream Offers a live stream of the title game linked to CBS coverage.
Live‑TV streaming (with CBS) Streaming bundle Any package that includes local CBS can be used to watch the game; many have free trials.
YouTube watch parties Companion streams Fan watch‑along livestreams with commentary but not the game feed itself.

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