The Madness Begins: 68 Teams Battle for Glory
College basketball's most thrilling event is here. Over the next two weeks, 68 Division I teams will compete in single-elimination matches culminating in the National Championship in San Antonio on April 7. While Duke, Florida, Houston, and Auburn enter as top seeds, the tournament's unpredictable nature means every game could produce shock results.
Your Complete Streaming Guide
For those cutting the cord but still wanting complete tournament coverage, here's how to watch every March Madness game online without cable:
2025 Tournament Dates
The madness officially started with Selection Sunday on March 16, with games running from March 18 through the championship on April 7.
Get Your Bracket Ready
The NCAA released official tournament brackets on Selection Sunday. Download printable versions or view interactive brackets at the NCAA official website.
How to Watch
All 67 games will air across CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV. Your best streaming options:
- Hulu + Live TV: Includes all four channels plus Disney+ and ESPN+
- Paramount+: Stream CBS games including the championship
- Max: Covers TBS and TNT broadcasts
- March Madness Live App: Stream games with participating TV provider login
Full Tournament Schedule (All Times ET)
Opening Rounds
The action heats up with First Four matches on March 18-19, followed by Round of 64 games March 20-21 highlighting several potential Cinderella stories.
Second Round (March 22-23)
The tournament intensifies as teams fight for Sweet 16 berths, featuring marquee matchups like Michigan vs Texas A&M and UCLA vs Tennessee.
Championship Week (March 27-April 7)
The road to San Antonio includes Regional Finals (March 29-30), Final Four (April 5), and the National Championship (April 7).
Live Updates
For real-time scores and bracket updates throughout the tournament, visit the NCAA's official website or March Madness Live app.
