How to Watch March Madness 2026

The 2026 NCAA March Madness tournament begins March 17 for men and March 18 for women, with Selection Sunday on March 15. Cord-cutters can stream games across multiple platforms: HBO Max (from $18.49/mo) covers CBS/TBS/TNT/truTV games, Paramount+ Premium ($13/mo) covers CBS broadcasts, ESPN Unlimited ($30/mo) carries the full women's tournament, and Hulu + Live TV ($90/mo) bundles all channels in one place.