March Madness 2023: How to watch live games, schedule and more
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March Madness season is nearly here, and with 68 teams playing in 67 live games across the country, from New York to Las Vegas, there’s a lot of action to follow over the next month.
If you’re looking to get the best college basketball fan experience and to tune in to every single game in the 2023 tournament, we’ve got you covered. Here’s how to watch March Madness, from Selection Sunday all the way to the Championship Game.
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When is Selection Sunday for March Madness 2023?
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Both the men’s and women’s brackets will be revealed on Sunday, Mar 12. Men’s brackets will be revealed first, starting at 6 p.m. ET over on CBS, and the women’s selections will follow, at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.
You can also stream Men’s Selection Sunday on Paramount .
2023 March Madness schedule (Men’s):
Mar. 12: Selection Sunday
Mar. 14-15: First Four
Mar. 16-17: First Round
Mar. 18-19: Second Round
Mar. 23-24: Sweet 16
Mar. 25-26: Elite Eight
Apr. 1: Final Four
Apr. 3: NCAA Championship Game
2023 March Madness schedule (Women’s):
Mar. 15-16: First Four
Mar. 17-18: First Round
Mar. 19-20: Second Round
Mar. 24-25: Sweet 16
Mar. 26-27: Elite Eight
Mar. 31: Final Four
Apr. 2: Women’s NCAA Championship Game
What channel is March Madness on this year
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While CBS is serving as the official cable TV home for this year’s Men’s March Madness tournament, live NCAA basketball games will also air on TBS, TNT and truTV.
The 2023 Women’s Tournament will air on ESPN.
How to watch NCAA March Madness live 2023
How to get games on CBS, TNT, ESPN and more.
Sling TV
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One cost effective way to stream basketball is with a Sling TV subscription. Right now, there’s a special deal — Sling TV is offering $20 off your first month. (Sling TV normally costs $40 and up per month for plans including live sports.) There’s no long-term contract so you can sign up just to stream March Madness basketball games and cancel after, if you want.
To catch most March Madness games, you’ll need Sling TV’s Orange & Blue plan, which starts at $30 for your first month and $50 monthly thereafter. Sling Orange & Blue will get you access to games on TBS, TNT, truTV and ESPN. Notably, it won’t get you games on CBS, so you’ll need access to your local CBS channel through a digital TV antenna or a Paramount subscription to be fully covered for the 2023 tournament.
New subscribers in the month of February can also enter to win a free LG TV through Sling. Sling TV also offers NBA TV through its Sports add-on. For $11 extra each month, you can get NBA TV, NHL Network, MLB Network, Tennis Channel and more.
Sling TV Orange & Blue, $30 (reduced from $50) for your first month
Hulu Live TV
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A subscription to Hulu Live TV offers access to all major channels airing 2023 March Madness games including your local CBS channel, TBS, TNT and truTV. Plus, Hulu Live TV can now be bundled with ad-supported Disney and ESPN , giving you access to every 2023 March Madness game. You’ll also get access to more than 65 other live and on demand channels with live sports, news and entertainment.
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Watch local CBS with an Amplified HDTV antenna
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Most March Madness games will be broadcast on local CBS affiliates, so a digital antenna is a great option for watching the game if you don’t have a cable or streaming subscription. This HDTV antenna, an Amazon best seller, claims a 200-mile range and comes with an 17-foot-long coaxial cable. Rated 4 stars by Amazon reviewers.
Where to stream March Madness 2023: Paramount
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All March Madness games airing on CBS will be available to stream simultaneously with the Paramount premium tier subscription. Paramount has two plans: the ad-supported Essential plan available for $5 per month, and the ad-free Premium plan available for $10 per month. You also can try either Paramount tier free for 7 days.
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Who is playing in NCAA March Madness 2023?
There will be 68 Division I college basketball teams playing in this year’s NCAA March Madness tournament. The participating teams will be finalized on Selection Sunday, Mar. 12.
2023 March Madness brackets
Check back here after Selection Sunday to find out the final brackets for both the Men’s and Women’s March Madness tournaments and find out when your favorite team is playing in the college basketball game.
For March Madness bracket predictions, check out our sister site, CBS Sports.
The best TV deals ahead of March Madness 2023
If you’re looking to create the ultimate at-home NCAA tournament experience, it might be time to upgrade your home theater. Keep reading to check out the best deals on great TVs for watching sports and more.
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