YouTube TV ($83 per month): Having a YouTube TV is like having a live TV from basically whatever channel you want, which includes over 100 channels of content including CBS, ABC and cable channels, with March Madness Coverage. You can use this package to play every TV broadcast of men and women’s games. YouTube TV also has a cool multi-view feature that allows you to schedule four streams on your TV right away, so you can watch multiple games at the same time. If you sign up right away until March 31, you can save $13 per month for six months, while the discount plan is only $70 per month. A free weekly trial. If you subscribe to the 4K Plus add-on, you can use it for 30 days for free.
Sling ($23 per month): With this service, you can stream coverage of March Madness games on ESPN, TNT and TBS. Sling’s basic plan, Orange, is currently $23 per month. This allows you to play men’s and women’s college basketball at home or on the go, and in addition, you can automatically record the game using DVR. For the real Blue Sports Fanatic, you get sports extra add-ons for an extra monthly price, including a customizable channel lineup, conference network coverage for the Big 10, Pac-12 and SEC, and over 40 channels including ESPN. No free trial.
DirectV (From $75 per month): DirecTV packages vary, from $75 per month to $155 per month. The $75 entertainment package will provide you with coverage of TBS, TNT, CBS, ABC, ESPN, ESPN, ESPN 2 and Fox Sports 1, as well as other channels, so you can watch almost all the men and women games. (There is no TRUTV on the cheapest level, but the more expensive plan comes with the channel, which will bring you all the March crazy game.) Die Hard College Sports fans will want to choose the package (now enjoy a $10 discount for $80 per month), which boasts the top 10 conference meetings, live NCAA college football, and more university regional networks. DirecTV Sports Central Hub also offers a customized viewing experience with real-time statistics, pre-match odds, game time notifications, and more. Some plans offer a free five-day trial.
How to watch on cable TV
If you want to watch the boys’ games live at the old school, you can watch them on four wired networks: CBS, TBS, TNT and TRUTV. The game will be played on the local CBS branch, and if you have an antenna, you can watch the game without any wired or streaming subscriptions. Check if these providers have specific game time.
The NCAA website will also broadcast the game live, but you will need to log in to the website using the same credentials you watch with your TV provider. Annoying, but it helps if you are stuck in the office.
For the Women’s Championship, ABC will play featured games, and all ESPN networks (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, etc.) will also play games. (Fubo also has streaming for women’s basketball throughout the season and offers a free trial.) If you want to plan ahead, here is the full schedule of the women’s championships.
