From the initial tipoff to the final buzzer, you wonโt need to miss a minute of March Madness this year with your Roku device. The tournament begins with the Selection Sunday on March 13 and concludes with the Final Four on April 2, and the National Championship on April 4. Games will be streamed across CBS, TBS, truTV, and TNT.
Whether your bracket is busted or youโre still alive in your office pool, check out the instructions below to learn how to watch March Madness with or without a cable subscription.
| Round | Network |
|---|---|
| First Four | truTV |
| First round | CBS, TBS, TNT, truTV |
| Second Round | CBS, TBS, TNT, truTV |
| Sweet Sixteen | CBS, TBS |
| Elite Eight | CBS, TBS |
| Final Four | TBS |
| National Championship | TBS |
Can I watch March Madness for free?
March Madness Live is offering a three-hour preview of games on TBS, TNT, and truTV. After your preview has expired, youโll be prompted to log in with a participating pay-TV provider.
How to stream March Madness on TBS:
- March Madness Liveย (cable or satellite subscription required)
- With a subscription to DIRECTV STREAM,ย Hulu with Live TV,ย Sling TV, andย YouTube TV
How to streamย March Madnessย on CBS:
- Paramount+ (starts at $4.99/month)
- Available in select markets with a subscription to DIRECTV STREAM,ย fuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, and YouTube TV
- Log in with a participating pay TV provider to watch games live on CBS
How to stream March Madness on TNT:
- March Madness Live (cable or satellite subscription required)
- With a subscription to DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV
How to streamย March Madnessย on truTV:
- March Madness Live (cable or satellite subscription required)
- With a subscription to DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV

