Sixty-eight NCAA basketball teams clash in 67 games across 21 days to crown the 2026 national champion. Selection Sunday kicks off the action today, March 15, unveiling the brackets, with the First Four games set for March 17 and 18 to secure the final main draw spots.
Last year’s thrilling final featured the Houston Cougars challenging the champion Florida Gators, both poised for strong performances. Duke Blue Devils, Arizona Wildcats, and Michigan Wolverines enter with dominant 29-2 records. The event spotlights rising stars and NBA prospects, including Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, and Caleb Wilson.
Access March Madness 2026 Streams Worldwide Using a VPN
A VPN helps bypass geo-blocks, letting viewers connect to home-country streams from anywhere by simulating a local IP address.
March Madness 2026 Viewing Options in the US
CBS (streaming on Paramount+) shares national coverage with TBS, TNT, and truTV (streaming on HBO Max). Check the schedule below for game assignments.
Cord-cutters can use Sling TV Orange plan, starting at $4.99 for one day, $9.99 for three days, $14.99 weekly, or $45.99 monthly, which includes TNT and TBS. YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV carry all four channels and offer free trials for new subscribers. Paramount+ requires the Premium plan at $13.99 per month for CBS live streams, or $1 for 30 days via Walmart+ membership. HBO Max standard plan at $16.99 per month enables live sports viewing.
Cable customers access streams through the March Madness Live app on various devices.
Canada Broadcast Details
TSN delivers full US coverage. Stream online via TSN+ for $8 monthly or $80 annually. Viewers abroad can use a VPN to access Canadian streams.
Free Streams in the UK
DAZN holds UK rights and offers every game free with a simple account signup. Disney+ also broadcasts all matches starting at £5.99 monthly. Travelers need a VPN to unlock UK streams from overseas.
Australia Coverage
Disney+ provides live ESPN streams of NCAA March Madness 2026. ESPN airs on Foxtel, streamable via Foxtel Now. Kayo Sports offers games from about $30 AUD monthly after a 7-day free trial. Use a VPN when away from Australia to maintain access.
March Madness 2026 Schedule and Channels
- Selection Sunday: March 15 – CBS/Paramount+ (Free on DAZN in UK)
- First Four: March 17-18 – truTV/HBO Max (Free on DAZN in UK)
- First Round: March 19-20 – CBS/Paramount+ & TBS/truTV/HBO Max (Free on DAZN in UK)
- Second Round: March 21-22 – CBS/Paramount+ & TBS/truTV/HBO Max (Free on DAZN in UK)
- Sweet Sixteen: March 26-27 – CBS/Paramount+ & TBS/truTV/HBO Max (Free on DAZN in UK)
- Elite Eight: March 28-29 – CBS/Paramount+ & TBS/truTV/HBO Max (Free on DAZN in UK)
- Final Four: April 4 – TBS/truTV/TNT/HBO Max (Free on DAZN in UK)
- National Championship: April 6 – TBS/truTV/TNT/HBO Max (Free on DAZN in UK)
