The madness is underway, Cinderellas will be crowned and contenders will crash out as the 2025 NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament tipped off on Thursday.
Fans have a variety of streaming options to choose from for this year’s men’s tournament, on top of the the four familiar channels for March Madness action: CBS, TNT, TBS and truTV.
If you do not have a cable subscription, streaming platforms like CBS’ Paramount+ and HBO’s Max could also be of use.
Here what to know about March Madness streaming options, including on Max.
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How can I watch March Madness on Max?
Those who subscribe to Max (formerly HBO Max) can watch dozens March Madness games live on the streaming platform. But not all games will be at your fingertips.
Max offers tournament broadcasts on three networks (TNT, TBS and truTV). Games broadcast on CBS, however, will not be available on Max.
In total, 43 tournament games through the Elite Eight can be streamed on Max.
Max subscription plans begin at $9.99 a month with ads while ad-free subscriptions cost $16.99 a month. The highest tier, which is $20.99 a month, includes the ability to stream on four devices and offers 4K Ultra HD video quality and 100 downloads. HBO also offers bundles with Hulu and Disney+.
What about CBS games? How to stream
All games broadcast by CBS will be available on Paramount+ for subscribers of Paramount+ with Showtime.
Customers can get a free seven-day trial to Paramount+ and then secure a subscription via Paramount’s website or as an add-on to Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Plans range in price from $7.99 a month to $12.99 a month.
Another option to watch the tournament is the March Madness Live app, but you’ll need a valid login with a cable service. If you have a cable subscription that carries CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV, can use their cable login credentials to stream games on their phone, computer or tablet with March Madness Live.
Fans can also stream games live with Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
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