March Madness 2025: live stream the NCAA College Basketball finals online

March Madness has officially begun as conference tournaments are already underway across the US. By Sunday, March 16, we’ll know the 68-team field for the NCAA Tournament for both men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments.

Below we have all the start times and how to watch March Madness college basketball live streams online, on TV and from anywhere.

Now in its 86th year, March Madness captivates basketball fans around the globe as it provides a chance to watch potential stars of the future. The NCAA Men's Tournament has been running since 1939, with UCLA the most successful team in the history of the event with 11 titles to their name.

This year, one of the most intriguing storylines is whether coach Dan Hurley can win a third consecutive championship. The 52-year-old led Connecticut to the title in 2023 before making the move to UConn and securing the championship with a 75-60 victory over Purdue. Now he’ll be seeking a second straight victory with UConn.

However, 67 teams will be standing in his way and on Selection Sunday we’ll discover which sides will be competing as the full tournament bracket will be revealed. We'll also get the full schedule for the women's competition, where South Carolina are the defending champions.

Read on below for how to watch 2025 March Madness live streams online and from anywhere.

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Use a VPN to watch any March Madness stream

If you're away from home while March Madness is on, you may find yourself unable to access your usual streaming services due to geo-restrictions. Luckily, there’s an easy solution.

Downloading a VPN allows you to stream geo-blocked services online, no matter where you are. It's a simple bit of software that changes your IP address, meaning that you can access content just as if you were at home. Sling is a neat option but there's no CBS, so you'll need a Paramount Plus subscription too.

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How to watch March Madness live streams in the US

The March Madness 2025 TV schedule is a tricky one with games spread across four TV channels. You can access these on cable TV, but also through cable replacement and streaming services.

All men's March Madness games are shown on TruTV, TBS, TNT and CBS. The first three are owned by Warner Bros. Discovery and are available on Max as well as your regular cable TV package.

If you don't have cable, you can get CBS through the likes of FuboTV and YouTube TV. It's also worth knowing that all March Madness 2025 CBS games will also be show on Paramount Plus, though you need Paramount Plus with Showtime package which is $12.99 per month.

Some cable replacement services are available:

FuboTV is a very complete cable replacement service which offers ABC and a 7-day free trial.

As mentioned above, Sling is a great option as it's cheap, but there's no CBS, so you'll need to add a Paramount Plus subscription too.

Max is another great option for March Madness 2025 because it's currently including the B/R sports add-on for free which brings access to TruTV, TBS and TNT all for just $16.99 per month. Throw in Paramout Plus ($7.99) and you've got the lot, and with no long contract either.

Can I watch March Madness live streams in the UK?

Currently, it does not seem as though any broadcasters have picked up the rights to show March Madness in the UK.

However, in previous years, select games have been shown on Sky Sports so we will keep you updated if this changes.

Remember though, if you're on holiday in the UK from the US – simply grab a VPN and follow the instructions above to live stream the action.

How to watch March Madness live streams in Australia

You can watch March Madness 2025 live streams in Australia on Foxtel and Kayo, with games courtesy of ESPN. Kayo Sports starts at $30 per month with the benefit of a 7-day free trial.

If you're currently out of Australia but want to watch March Madness live streams, you'll need to get yourself a VPN, as per the instructions above.

How to watch March Madness in Canada

College basketball fans in Canada can stream every game of March Madness on the TSN network of channels. The games will be divided between TSN1, TSN2, TSN3, TSN4, and TSN5, and some games are only streaming on TSN+.

TSN+ access is included with a full TSN streaming package, which costs $20 per month, and is not available as a standalone subscription

Away from home while March Madness is on? Simply use a VPN to watch from abroad while you're away from home.

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