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How to Watch 2025 Women’s March Madness Final Online Without Cable

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The 2025 NCAA women’s basketball tournament begins with Selection Sunday on Sunday (Mar. 16) with team selecting and seeding for March Madness brackets.

The TV special is the official start of the tournament, while games begin on Wednesday (Mar. 19) with the First Four round. Check out a complete list of key dates and game locations here.

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If you want to watch the 2025 Women’s NCAA March Madness live, the Selection Sunday TV special and tournament games air on TV across broadcast and cable networks ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPNEWS. You can livestream online through ESPN+, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV and other live streaming services.

If you prefer to watch the women’s 2025 March Madness women’s live, you can still get tickets to the NCAA game through Ticketmaster, StubHub, Vivid Seats, SeatGeek and Gametime.

For those who couldn’t score travel deals or just want to stream the games live from your couch, there are a few live TV streamers airing both Women’s and Men’s NCAA March Madness games.

Keep reading to how to watch the March Madness 2025 online.

Where to Watch Women’s March Madness 2025 Online

The NCAA women’s basketball tournament airs on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPNEWS. If you don’t have cable, you can watch games on ABC live through an HD antenna like one of these from Amazon. Cord-cutters can also take advantage of free trials and promos from live TV streamers like DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV to stream the Women’s NCAA March Madness without cable.

ESPN+

ESPN+ is the official streaming platform for ESPN and its networks, which will let you watch games during Women’s NCAA March Madness, as well as other live sports coverage. The streamer comes with a variety plans starting at $11.99 per month or you can save 17% off with an annual plan for $119.99 per year.

In addition to live sports, ESPN+ has exclusive on-demand videos and access to content from what was formerly known as ESPN Insider. You’ll also be able to stream original shows to stream on-demand, game recaps and analysis hosted by Peyton Manning, a shorter version of NFL Primetime and full replays of historic NFL matchups.

To expand your savings and content offerings, you can also bundle ESPN+ with Hulu and Disney+ for a single monthly price of just $16.99 per month for all three services.

Fubo

Fubo offers a seven-day free trial for new users who sign up, and the streaming service includes a live feeds for Women’s NCAA March Madness online. The platform’s plans get you more than 100 channels, DVR storage and the ability to watch content on up to 10 devices.

Hulu + Live TV

For the most content offerings, Hulu + Live TV gives you access to the entire Hulu library as well as more than 95 live channels to watch Iowa vs. South Carolina online. You can save more money by bundling ESPN+ and Disney+ for more programming options.

DirecTV Stream

DirecTV Stream is offers new users will also receive a five-day free trial when you sign up. The best part about DirecTV Stream is the amount of local and cable channel options — which includes ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPNEWS.

You can tune into the Women’s NCAA March Madness 2025 starting with Selection Sunday on Sunday (Mar. 16) at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on ESPN. You can livestream the TV special and games online through ESPN+, Fubo and others.

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March Madness 2025: How to Watch & Stream the Men’s College Basketball Games Online

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The 2025 men’s NCAA basketball championship begins with Selection Sunday on Sunday (March 16).

Keep reading for the schedule and ways to watch and stream March Madness online.

Which Teams are in March Madness 2025?

The nearly 70 teams who will participate in the NCAA March Madness tournament are announced on Sunday (March 16) with Selection Sunday. The TV special broadcasts live on CBS and livestreams on Paramount+ at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT

Gameplay begins with the First Four, which goes from March 18-19. Check out key dates and schedule location here.

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NCAA Men’s March Madness: How to Watch Without Cable

Whether you’re watching basketball on your computer, phone or TV, streaming gives you the flexibility of watching games from anywhere.

Those who already have access to CBS, TNT, TBS and truTV, through cable, satellite, internet (or an HD antenna for local channels), can watch March Madness games live, but for those who haven’t settled on a TV streamer, we’ve put together a few different options that are actually worth the money.

College basketball fans can watch and stream March Madness games through DirecTV Stream and other platforms that provide live television, such as Hulu+ Live TV.

DirecTV Stream

How much is DirecTV? You can join for $74.99 per month and gain instant access to over 90 channels. DirecTV Stream includes a free trial, along with cable channels and local channels, such as CBS, TNT, TBS and truTV

Max

To watch NCAA March Madness, Max starts at $9.99 per month via Prime Video. It’s streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and on web browsers. However, you’ll need a subscription to Prime Video (or an Amazon Prime membership) to add Max to your account (no free trial available).

Max has access to 2025 NCAA Division Men’s Basketball Championship games live, in addition to studio coverage airing on TBS, TNT and truTV. The tournament games will be available to stream on Max in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.

Paramount+

Though March Madness games and other CBS programs are available on Paramount+. You can also get instant access to CBS through the channel’s official streaming platform Paramount+. Along with CBS, you’ll also be able to stream content from Nickelodeon, MTV, Bet, Comedy Central, Showtime and the Smithsonian Channel. If you already have a subscription, just log into your account to livestream content.

Don’t have Paramount+? New users will receive a seven-day free trial when you sign up. Once the free trial is over, you’ll be charged based on the plan you choose at checkout.

Sling TV

SlingTV is another streaming option. Plans start as low as $23 for the first month to watch dozens of channels including TNT, TBS, truTV, ESPN and more.

Can you watch NCAA tournament games on ESPN+? You won’t find Men’s NCAA March Madness tournament on ESPN+, but there are plenty of college sports games available including basketball, football, soccer and more to stream.

To watch March Madness 2025 internationally, try ExpressVPN or NordVPN.

March Madness Merch & Tickets: Where to Buy

And now, it’s time to talk merch and tickets. If you’re looking for March Madness merchandise you can find lots of gear at retailers, such as Fanatics, FansEdge, Nike, Amazon, Walmart, Dick’s Sporting Goods and the NCAA Shop.

You can find tickets available at StubHub, Vivid Seats, SeatGeek and Gametime.

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How to Watch TNT Without Cable So You Can Livestream NCAA March Madness Games

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Sports fans can also catch live games for the NCAA March Madness on TNT Sports (which includes TNT, TBS and truTV). Unless you have cable, though, your viewing options are limited.

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Cord-cutters don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars on a cable package in order to get access to basketball games and other TNT content — there are affordable streaming options such as live TV streamers that’ll give you instant access and for a fraction of the price.

With current free trials and promos going on, you can livestream March Madness games. You’ll also get access to hundreds of other live TV channels that’ll expand your program options, so you can watch sports, reality TV and the latest dramas live and in real time.

And, if you’re interested in catching March Madness games, TNT, TBS and truTV air select matchups throughout the basketball tournament.

Keep reading to learn more about the current offers available.

How to Watch TNT Sports Online

You can get access to TNT, TBS and truTV through live TV streamers such asSling TV, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream. All options are currently offering either a free trial or promos that’ll reduce the cost of the platform and give you access to NCAA March Madness. Check out a March Madness schedule here.

Below are all the ways to watch TNT Sports online, including ways to stream TNT, TBS and truTV online.

Sling TV

You can take advantage of half off for first month of all of Sling TV‘s streaming packages, dropping the price down to $23 (regularly $45.99 per month). There are three package plans to choose from: Orange, Blue and Orange + Blue with every option including the TNT channel — only the Blue and Orange + Blue packages also include TBS and truTV. After your first month is up you’ll be charged the regular subscription price based on the package you pick.

The Orange Package comes with 32 channels and can be streamed on just one device at a time. Included in the Blue Package is 40 channels including TNT, TBS and truTV as well as FS1 and the NFL Network. Can’t choose? You can combine both packages and get all 46 channels and the ability to stream on up to three devices at once — and just for $50 for the first month (regularly $60).

Hulu + Live TV

For the most content offerings, you can sign up for Hulu + Live TV and get access to the Hulu library in addition to more then 95 live TV channels (including TNT, TBS and truTV). The streaming platform starts at $82.99 per month.

And, for even more programming, Hulu + Live TV now comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, which will give you everything within the Hulu library in addition to exclusive content on ESPN for even more sports coverage.

DirecTV Stream

DirecTV Stream is offering new users a five-day free trial when you sign up for one its four packages offered. All of the packages include TNT, TBS and truTV so you can stream the channels online.

Plus, right now you can save $30 when you combine any streaming package with a Sports Pack. Currently, the Entertainment + Sports Pack is dropped down to $89.99 (regularly $114.99) for the first two months and comes with TNT, TBS and truTV for simulcasted March Madness games. Once the two months are up you’ll be charged the subscription price based on what package you choose at checkout.

In addition to unlimited DVR storage, you’ll get access to local channels and the ability to stream on as many devices as you want.

Max

To watch NCAA March Madness, Max starts at $9.99 per month via Prime Video. It’s streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and on web browsers. However, you’ll need a subscription to Prime Video (or an Amazon Prime membership) to add Max to your account (no free trial available).

Not a member? Sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of all that Amazon Prime has to offer, including access to Prime Video, Prime Gaming and Amazon Photos; fast free shipping in less than two days with Prime Delivery; in-store discounts at Whole Foods Market; access to exclusive shopping events — such as Prime Day and Black Friday — and much more. Learn more about Amazon Prime here.

Max even gets you live sports access to the NBA, NHL, AEW and more, as well as live news from CNN. It also features hit movies and TV shows, including The Penguin, Juror #2, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Peacemaker, Barbie, Dune: Part Two and more.

The streaming service is also the home to exclusive Music Box documentaries, such as Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary, Woodstock ’99: Peace, Love and Rage, Juice WLRD: Into The Abyss, DMX: Don’t Try to Understand and others.

Is TNT Free on Amazon Prime?

The TNT channel is not available on Prime Video, but Amazon does offer access to some of the TNT’s most popular programs — such as The Closer, The Librarians, Perception, The Alienist and The Last Ship. Prime members can watch the TV shows for free and get instant access to the programs through the Prime Video library.

Additionally, Max is a channel on Prime Video to access NCAA March Madness on TNT, TBS and truTV. The add-on channel starts at $9.99 per month.

Don’t have a Prime membership? New users are eligible for a 30-day free trial that you can sign up for here.

Can You Watch TNT on Hulu?

With Hulu + Live TV, you get access to more than 95 channels of live TV channels including TNT, TBS and truTV, so you can watch March Madness games live and right from your couch.

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