March Madness has reached the Elite Eight stage, with only eight teams remaining in the tournament. Excitement, upsets, and broken brackets have marked this year’s event, with top seeds like North Carolina and Houston being eliminated by lower-ranked teams. NC State, the lowest seed remaining, continues its magical run in the tournament. The Elite Eight games are being played on TBS, with matchups like No. 1 UConn vs. No. 3 Illinois and No. 4 Alabama vs. No. 6 Clemson scheduled for this weekend.
To stream March Madness games, viewers can opt for a combination of two apps, Max and Paramount Plus with Showtime, at a cost of $22 per month. Max, priced at $10 per month, will broadcast games on TBS, TNT, and TruTV, making it a cost-effective choice for viewers. Paramount Plus with Showtime, at $12 per month, is necessary to watch games on CBS. By utilizing both apps, viewers can catch all the action of the tournament. Devices supported for streaming include smartphones, tablets, streaming platforms like Roku and Apple TV, and gaming consoles like Xbox and PlayStation.
For those looking to stream March Madness for free, the NCAA’s March Madness Live site or app offers a limited preview without a pay TV subscription. However, after a three-hour preview, viewers will need to log in with a subscription to continue watching. The ongoing Elite Eight and the following Final Four and NCAA championship games will determine the ultimate winner of this year’s tournament. The March Madness bracket shows the matchups and presents opportunities for viewers to predict potential upsets and Final Four contenders.
Popular live TV streaming services like YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, DirecTV Stream, and Sling TV offer the four channels required to watch every March Madness game. YouTube TV, at $73 per month, is the most cost-effective option and supports multi-view, enabling viewers to watch multiple games simultaneously. Hulu with Live TV and DirecTV Stream also provide the necessary channels but at higher price points. Sling TV, priced at $40 per month, is a good budget option for viewers not needing to watch every game.
As the tournament progresses, excitement builds for fans as teams compete for a spot in the Final Four and a chance at the NCAA championship. With matchups like No. 2 Tennessee vs. No. 1 Purdue and No. 11 NC State vs. No. 4 Duke on the horizon, the intensity of the games continues to rise. For those looking to catch all the action, a combination of streaming services like Max and Paramount Plus with Showtime is the most cost-effective way to enjoy March Madness. Check the official schedule and bracket to stay updated on the games and make your predictions for the outcome of this year’s tournament.
