How to Watch All March Madness Games
Every March Madness game is broadcast by CBS, TNT, TBS, and truTV under the NCAA media rights agreement, with live streaming available through Paramount+ and the CBS Sports app. The tournament features 68 teams across 7 rounds, including the First Four play-in games, and is scheduled to conclude with the national championship game in early April. For cord-cutters, Paramount+ Essential and Premium plans provide access to live channels and on-demand replays, while cable subscribers can use authenticated TV Everywhere logins on the CBS Sports app or Paramount+ to stream games on mobile devices and smart TVs. The 2025 tournament continues the multi-platform distribution model that began in 2023, when CBS and TNT Sports shared expanded windows for early-round coverage, with select games also carried on Max and Max's live TV tiers.
International viewers can access March Madness games through local broadcasters and streaming services that hold NCAA rights in their regions, including DAZN in parts of Europe and Sky Sports in the United Kingdom. The official NCAA March Madness bracket tools and game schedules are published at ncaa.com and updated through the tournament, with real-time scores, video highlights, and recap clips available on the CBS Sports website and app. For fans outside the United States, using a VPN connected to a U.S. server may allow access to Paramount+ and CBS Sports content, though this depends on regional licensing agreements and terms of service.
March Madness Broadcast Schedule and Channels
The 2025 tournament schedule includes First Four games, first- and second-round contests, Sweet 16 matchups, Elite Eight games, Final Four semifinals, and the national championship, all carried across CBS, TNT, TBS, and truTV. CBS typically airs the regional finals and Final Four, while TNT and TBS handle early-round and second-round games, with truTV providing overflow coverage when multiple games overlap. The full broadcast schedule is published by the NCAA and CBS Sports, with tip-off times and channel assignments updated as the tournament approaches. Viewers can use the CBS Sports app's schedule page to filter games by date, team, or channel and set reminders for upcoming matchups.
Paramount+ subscribers can watch live games on CBS, TNT, TBS, and truTV without a cable login by selecting the live TV option within the app, which streams the same channels available to pay-TV subscribers. The platform also provides on-demand replays of every game shortly after final buzzer, along with condensed replays, highlight packages, and bracket analysis shows hosted by CBS Sports commentators. For fans who want to watch every game without interruption, Paramount+ Premium includes an ad-free streaming tier and access to the Paramount+ with Showtime bundle, which adds additional sports and entertainment content alongside March Madness coverage.
Streaming Options and Device Compatibility
Paramount+ is available on major streaming devices including Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Xbox, PlayStation, and smart TVs from Samsung, LG, and Vizio, with apps that support 1080p and 4K streaming depending on the plan and device. The CBS Sports app works on iOS, Android, web browsers, Apple TV, Roku, and other platforms, and requires TV Everywhere authentication for live channel streams when accessed through a participating pay-TV provider. Both services support simultaneous streaming on multiple devices, with Paramount+ allowing up to three concurrent streams on the Essential plan and five on the Premium plan, making it easier for households to watch different games at the same time.
For fans who prefer free options, the NCAA March Madness app and CBS Sports website offer live scores, bracket tracking, and video clips, though full live game streams require a Paramount+ or cable TV login. The tournament also partners with platforms such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Fubo, which carry CBS, TNT, TBS, and truTV