How to Watch Every March Madness Game with a VPN
- Unblock the NCAA Tournament on any network
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How to Stream March Madness with a VPN in 3 Steps
Step 2
Connect to a server in a country where Match Madness is available to stream
Step 3
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Where to Watch March Madness for Free Online
The broadcast rights for March Madness are split across 4 channels in the US – CBS, TBS, TNT, and TruTV. While there’s no completely free streaming option, you can get free trials to streaming platforms that carry all four channels.
To watch March Madness for free, you’ll need to sign up for a different streaming platform at the start of each round.
| Service | Channels | Free trial length |
| DirecTV Stream | CBS, TBS, TNT, and TruTV | 5 days |
| Fubo | CBS, TBS, TNT, and TruTV | 7 days |
| Hulu + Live TV | CBS, TBS, TNT, and TruTV | 3 days |
PIA has multiple streaming-optimized servers in the US that work with all these platforms and more, so you can watch March Madness at school or work, or even while traveling abroad.
Where to Watch March Madness Online in the US
Stream Every Game on the March Madness Live App
- Free Trial: No
- Available Games: All
The March Madness Live app gives you access to every game live and on-demand. You need a subscription to cable TV or an account with YouTube TV or Sling TV to log in. In addition to live games, the app offers real-time scores, and bracket tracking. The Fast Break Mode lets you jump between key moments of multiple games, ensuring you never miss a buzzer-beater. There’s also the option to receive personalized alerts for overtime, close games, and major upsets.
March Madness Live is only available in the US, but if you’re traveling abroad, you can download PIA VPN on your streaming device and connect to a streaming-optimized server in the US to ensure you never miss a moment of the action.
Watch March Madness on Paramount Plus
- Free Trial: 7 days
- Available games: 24 games including the national championship, Final Four semifinals, Elite Eight, Sweet 16 and first and second rounds
Paramount+ live streams the March Madness games that air on CBS, providing fans with access to select matchups, including the Final Four and the National Championship. To stream these games, you'll need the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan, which includes CBS alongside an extensive on-demand library.
Live Stream March Madness on Max
- Free Trial: No
- Available games: 43 games in the Elite Eight, Sweet 16 and first and second rounds
Max is the streaming home for all NCAA Tournament games on TBS, TNT, and truTV, making it a key option for watching March Madness without cable. With the B/R Sports Add-On, subscribers can stream every game airing on these networks, including key matchups from the First Four, early rounds, and select Sweet 16 and Elite Eight games.
How to Watch March Madness in Canada
Stream the NCAA Tournament on TSN+
- Free Trial: No
- Available Games: All
Canadian basketball fans can watch the March Madness basketball tournament online through TSN+. The digital streaming platform will carry every game, from the First Four to the Final Four. If you're watching on TV, the games are split up between all five TSN channels, so check local listings to watch a specific game. Content-based ISP throttling is a common cause of buffering while streaming live sports. The good news is you can easily avoid it by connecting to a PIA VPN server location in Canada. It keeps your online activity private, so you can watch the games without interruptions.
How to Watch March Madness in the UK
Watch March Madness on Now
- Free Trial: No
- Available Games: All
UK basketball fans can stream the NCAA Tournament live with a NOW Sports Membership, which includes access to Sky Sports. You can watch select games live or catch up on demand. With flexible subscription options – including daily, monthly, and biannual passes – you can stay on top of all the action without a long-term commitment.
2025 March Madness Schedule
| Events | Dates |
| Selection Sunday | Sunday, March 17, 2025 |
| First Four | March 19-20, 2025 |
| First round | March 21-22, 2025 |
| Second round | March 23-24, 2025 |
| Sweet 16 | March 28-29, 2025 |
| Elite Eight | March 30-31, 2025 |
| Final Four | April 6, 2025 |
| NCAA championship game | April 8, 2025 |
Why Watch March Madness with a VPN?
You want to watch March Madness the moment it starts and never miss a basket, but online interruptions can cut your streams short:
- Your ISP can throttle your connection and cause buffering.
- Traveling abroad can make it difficult to access to your streaming account.
- School or work networks may block streaming services like Duke’s Cooper Flagg rejects jump shots.
- Don’t forget about hackers and opportunists trying to steal your data.
Protect your personal info, unblock streaming at school or work, access your usual streaming services wherever you travel, and enjoy bufferless connections when you watch March Madness with PIA VPN.
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FAQ
YouTube doesn’t have live March Madness games. The best you can do on YouTube is watch extended highlights and analysis from every game of the tournament. To watch March Madness online, you need a streaming platform that has CBS, TNT, TBS, and TruTV. Your options for a single platform that include every game are Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV.
Most of the services streaming March Madness have smartphone apps, including Max, Paramount+, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV in the US, NOW in the UK, and TSN+ in Canada. To unblock streaming services on restricted Wi-Fi school or work, download PIA VPN for Android or iPhone, and connect to a streaming-optimized server before you start watching.
No, March Madness is not included with a standard Amazon Prime subscription. You can access the March Madness Live app or other streaming platforms that carry the tournament through Prime Video Channels. While this allows you to manage your subscriptions in one place, these services are not included with your Prime membership and require a separate purchase.
ESPN Player, which previously broadcast March Madness games in Europe, has shut down, leaving fans in most countries with no streaming options. In the UK and Ireland, Sky Sports broadcasts select matchups, which you can stream via NOW without a long-term contract. If you’re traveling to Europe from the US, you can connect to a VPN server in the US to watch on your usual platforms.
March Madness is only available on Max in Mexico. If you’re visiting Mexico and don’t have a Max subscription, you can keep watching on your usual platform with PIA VPN. All you have to do is connect to a server in your home country and keep watching on your usual platform.
Yes, Max streams March Madness games that air on TBS, TNT, and truTV, but only with the B/R Sports Add-On. Games on CBS, including the Final Four and National Championship, are not available on Max. To watch the full tournament, you’ll need Paramount+ or a live TV service that includes all four channels, such as Hulu + Live TV or Fubo.
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