The 2026 NCAA March Madness games are being streamed across a mix of traditional TV networks and major streaming platforms, with different options for men’s and women’s tournaments.

Who is streaming March Madness?

In the U.S. – Men’s tournament

The men’s NCAA March Madness TV partners remain CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV, and those feeds are carried by several streaming services.

Key ways to stream without cable:

  • Paramount+ (Premium plan): streams the CBS games, including many early‑round games and some marquee matchups.
  • Max (with live sports / “B/R Sports”): streams the TBS, TNT and truTV games, covering the bulk of non‑CBS matchups and some Final Four/Championship coverage depending on rotation.
  • Sling TV (Blue or Blue + add‑ons): carries TBS, TNT and truTV, and you can authenticate into the March Madness Live app for CBS games in many markets.
  • YouTube TV , Hulu + Live TV , DirecTV Stream , Fubo : all offer bundles that include CBS plus TBS, TNT and truTV in most areas, letting you stream every men’s game inside one live‑TV app.
  • March Madness Live app / site : lets you stream games from the Turner networks and use features like multiview; full CBS coverage usually still requires a pay‑TV or Paramount+ login.

In the U.S. – Women’s tournament

The women’s NCAA tournament streams through ESPN’s family of networks.

  • Games air on ESPN‑branded channels and ABC; you can stream them through any live‑TV package that includes those channels.
  • ESPN’s own streaming (often branded as an ESPN+‑style or “ESPN Unlimited” subscription in guides) can provide full access to all women’s tournament games at a single price point.

Outside the U.S.

Different regions have their own primary streaming homes:

  • United Kingdom : March Madness 2026 men’s coverage is free‑to‑air on DAZN , with all games also available on Disney+ in the region.
  • In other countries, local sports streamers or regional ESPN/DAZN‑type services often pick up rights; many viewers also use a VPN to access U.S. or U.K. streams where permitted.

Quick “who is streaming March Madness” recap

  • Core U.S. men’s streamers: Paramount+, Max, Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, Fubo, March Madness Live (with authentication).
  • Core U.S. women’s streamers: ESPN platforms (including ESPN‑style standalone subs) and any live‑TV bundle with ESPN channels and ABC.
  • U.K. and some international viewers: DAZN and Disney+ in the U.K., plus region‑specific sports streamers.

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