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With The Chainsmokers set to headline the “Bridge Show” between games, the Final Four: NCAA Men’s March Madness takes place on Saturday, April 4. The top four teams in college basketball compete against each other to see which two teams will go to the 2026 national championship game.
You can watch Final Four play starting with the No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini vs. No. 2 seed UConn Huskies at 3:09 PM PT/6:09 PM ET. Followed by the #1 seed Michigan Wolverines going head-to-head with the #1 seed Arizona Wildcats at 5:49 PM PT/8:49 PM ET. Both games are broadcast on TBS and truTV, and streamed live on HBO Max.
At a glance: How to stream Final Four 2026: NCAA Men’s March Madness Online
- when: April 4
- Channels: TBS and truTV
- Stream online: DirecTV, HBO Max, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV
If you want to catch up on all the college basketball action, read on to learn how to watch the Final Four with or without a cable subscription, including ways to watch for free.
How to watch Final Four 2026: NCAA Men’s March Madness without cable
The Final Four 2026: Men’s March Madness airs on TBS and truTV, while the games stream live on HBO Max. What’s more, TBS and truTV are also available via alternative web-based cable services, including DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV — some of which offer free trials.
First, learn how to watch championship games with and without a cable subscription.
DirectTV
One of the best ways to watch games is on DirecTV.
The alternative cable “MySports” package offers TBS and truTV, plus more than 20 other channels. Additionally, the streamer has a five-day free trial, while you can either cancel or keep the service after the free trial ends, with prices starting at $44.99 for the first two months of service ($69.99 per month after that).
Meanwhile, DirecTV is offering three months of HBO Max for free when you subscribe to one of its premium packages with prices starting at $89.99 per month – after a five-day free trial. In fact, you can add up to three months of MGM+, Starz, and other premium services at no additional cost.
HBO Max
Sign up via Prime Video
HBO Max has the B/R Sports add-on for free, as part of its streaming service.
SportsCenter is available for HBO Max through Prime Video, with access to Final Four games: NCAA Men’s March Madness starting at $10.99 per month; Note that a Prime membership ($14.99 per month or $139 per year) or a Prime Video subscription ($8.99 per month) is required.
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Hulu + Live TV
Stream TBS and truTV on Hulu + Live TV for free with a 3-day free trial.
The streaming service has access to more than 95 live channels — like TBS and truTV — starting at $89.99 per month and comes with Hulu’s full streaming library, plus Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited. Right now, Hulu + Live TV is offering a free three-day trial, so you can watch for free.
sling
Stream TNT, TBS, and truTV on Sling’s Orange + Blue package.
The Sling Orange + Blue package includes TBS and truTV for Final Four: Men’s March Madness. Sling does not currently offer a free trial. Please note: Price and channel availability vary from TV market to TV market. Learn more about Sling Orange + Blue here.
How to watch Final Four 2026: NCAA Men’s March Madness with cable
The Final Four 2026: NCAA Men’s March Madness Championship airs on TBS and truTV in the United States. You can watch these channels online on their websites by logging in with your cable TV provider account.
