NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament begins on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 (3/18/25) with the First Four round at the University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, Ohio.

Cord cutters can get TruTV with a subscription to DirecTV Stream (free trial) or Sling (half off first month). We recommend DirecTV Stream as the best option for streaming March Madness, as it will carry every game on TruTV, plus TNT, TBS and CBS. Sling does not carry CBS in all markets.

You could watch every game of the NCAA men’s tournament with a Max subscription plus the March Madness Live app, or with Max plus an HD antenna, which will pull in your local CBS affiliate. Antenna prices vary, but an acceptable one can be had for less than $50.