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It’s been a long season, but March Madness is finally here. The high-stakes action will be spread across four TV networks in 2022, with the first tipoff happening on March 15th and the NCAA Championship taking place in New Orleans on April 4th. Tuning into the tournament has never been easier, with a variety of streaming services offering up every match throughout March Madness. If you’re looking to stream the 2022 NCAA Tournament, here’s everything you need to know.

March Madness 2022 Schedule

Despite the moniker, March Madness actually spills over into April, with the Final Four taking place on April 2nd. Before figuring out which streaming service is worth a subscription, you’ll probably want to know when and where you should tune in. Below you’ll find an overview of this year’s tournament:

  • First Four: March 15th – March 16th (truTV)
  • Round One: March 17th – March 18th (CBS, truTV, TNT, TBS)
  • Round Two: March 19th – March 20th (CBS, truTV, TNT, TBS)
  • Sweet 16: March 24th – March 25th (CBS, TBS)
  • Elite Eight: March 26th – March 27th (CBS, TBS)
  • Final Four: April 2nd (TBS)
  • National Championship: April 4th (TBS)

Where to Stream March Madness 2022

March Madness 2022 consists of way too many games for a single network to handle, so the NCAA is spreading things out across four networks. NCAA Tournament broadcasts can be found on CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV – most of which are readily carried by today’s top streaming services. If you’re not already subscribed to a platform, there are plenty of free trials and discounts that make it easy to tune in.

DIRECTV STREAM

Not only does DIRECTV STREAM give CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV broadcasts, but it’ll also grant you access to the popular March Madness Live App – which provides live games and highlights whenever you want. Best of all, DIRECTV is currently slashing the price of its monthly subscription $10 for a three-month introductory period and offering a five-day free trial.

Hulu

To stream every March Madness game, you’ll need to spring for Hulu + Live TV, which includes CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV. Neither Hulu (Ad-Supported) nor Hulu (No Ads) will offer live broadcasts. There’s no discount currently running for the service, however, you’re entitled to free subscriptions to both Disney+ and ESPN+ with your monthly membership fee.

YouTube TV

YouTube TV provides access to all March Madness games. Currently offered at the discounted rate of $55/month, this is one of the best options for fans looking to stream all the action leading up to April 4th. You can also sign up for a two-week free trial – a promotion that’s running until March 16th.

  • YouTube TV – Sale Price: $54.99/month | Regular Price: $64.99/month

fuboTV

Despite carrying a wide variety of sports programming, fuboTV isn’t a great destination for March Madness. Subscribers will only have access to games on CBS, with TNT, TBS and truTV noticeably missing from its catalog. If you’re interested in the service, you can make use of a seven-day free trial.

  • fuboTV – Regular Price: $69.99/month

Sling TV

You’ll need to be careful when signing up for Sling TV, as three unique plans are offered – and only one of them is suitable for March Madness. Opting for the Blue Plan will get you TNT, TBS and truTV, although you’ll still be missing out on CBS. The Orange Plan, meanwhile, only offers TBS and TNT. A three-day trial is offered for both plans.

Paramount+

Paramount+ will only give you access to games on CBS and isn’t a recommended service for March Madness 2022. You’ll also need to spring for the Premium plan, which offers your local CBS station live.
Paramount+ (Premium) – $9.99/month
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