With the UCLA Bruins winning the women’s college basketball tournament against the South Carolina Gamecocks, it’s now the men’s turn for the final game of NCAA March Madness, which will take place on Monday, April 6. The top two teams in college basketball compete for the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball National Championship Trophy.
At the end of the Final Four, you can watch the National Championship game as the No. 2 seed UConn Huskies take on the No. 1 seed Michigan Wolverines at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana with tip-off at 5:50 PM PT/8:50 PM ET. The finale airs on TBS and truTV, and streams on HBO Max.
At a glance: How to stream the 2026 National Championship: NCAA Men’s March Madness Online
- when: April 6
- Channels: TBS and truTV
- Stream online: DirecTV, HBO Max, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV
If you want to keep up with all the college basketball action, read on to learn how to watch the UConn-Michigan game with or without a cable subscription, including ways to watch for free.
How to watch the 2026 National Championship Game: NCAA Men’s March Madness without cable
The UConn vs. Michigan on TBS and truTV, while the game streams 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 the tournament final with and without a cable subscription.
DirectTV
One of the best ways to watch the game 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.
Available through Prime Video, HBO Max’s SportsCenter has access to the UConn-Michigan game 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 TBS and truTV, on Sling’s Orange plan.
With prices starting at $4.99 for a single-day streaming pass, the Sling Orange package includes TBS and truTV for the NCAA National Championship game. 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 here.
How to watch the 2026 National Championship Game: NCAA Men’s March Madness with cable
The UConn Huskies vs. Michigan Wolverines on TBS and truTV in the United States. You can watch those channels online on their websites by logging in with your cable TV provider account.
