Watch March Madness 2023: Livestream Sunday’s Games on CBS, TNT, TruTV and TBS – CNET

March Madness is in full swing, and we’ve already seen one of the biggest upsets ever. No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson University knocked off top seed Purdue 63-58 Friday night, marking just the second time in tournament history that a 16 seed beat a No. 1. That game followed another huge upset, on Thursday: No. 15 Princeton taking down No. 2 Arizona. 

Another No. 1 seed fell on Saturday when eighth-seeded Arkansas took down reigning champion Kansas.

Sunday has the potential to bring plenty of additional chaos with eight games to close out the weekend, including No. 16 Cinderella FDU. The first contest, Pitt versus Miami, tips off at 12:10 p.m. ET (9:10 a.m. PT) on CBS, with games continuing all day and well into the night on CBS, TNT, TBS and TruTV. 

Joe Munden Jr. of the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights celebrates.

Joe Munden Jr. and the No. 16 Fairleigh Dickinson Knights beat the No. 1 Purdue Boilermakers on Friday, in the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.


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Here’s everything you need to know to get in on the March Madness, from the Sweet 16 to the Final Four and the national championship game.

What is the March Madness TV schedule?

The schedule and channels for the second round games, this weekend, are listed below (all times Eastern).

Sunday, March 19

  • No. 3 Xavier vs. No. 11 Pitt (12:10 p.m.) CBS
  • No. 3 Kansas State vs. No. 6 Kentucky (2:40 p.m.) CBS
  • No. 2 Marquette vs. No. 7 Michigan State (5:15 p.m.) CBS
  • No. 4 UConn vs. No. 5 Saint Mary’s (6:10 p.m.) TNT
  • No. 3 Baylor vs. No. 6 Creighton (7:10 p.m.) TBS
  • No. 9 Florida Atlantic vs. No. 16 FDU (7:45 p.m.) TruTV
  • No. 4 Indiana vs. No. 5 Miami (Fla.) (8:40 p.m.) TNT
  • No. 3 Gonzaga vs. No. 6 TCU (9:40 p.m.) TBS

Here’s the remaining schedule, round by round:

  • Second round: March 18-19
  • Sweet 16: March 23-24
  • Elite Eight: March 25-26
  • Final Four: April 1
  • NCAA championship game: April 3 

What does the March Madness bracket look like now?

The March Madness bracket and matchups were revealed on Sunday, March 12. Alabama, Houston, Kansas and Purdue were listed as the top seeds in their respective regions. In a stunning upset, Purdue was eliminated in the first round by No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson, on Friday, March 17. Kansas fell on Saturday, March 18, to No. 8 seed Arkansas.

The full, updated bracket can be found on the NCAA’s website

How can I watch March Madness?

As in past years, the tournament is being shown across four channels: CBS, TBS, TNT and TruTV. Only one remaining game is on TruTV, but it’s a big one: Sunday’s matchup between Florida Atlantic and Fairleigh Dickinson University, the team that knocked off Purdue.

What channel is TruTV?

If the last time you watched something on TruTV was last March, then you might need some assistance finding it for this year’s tournament. Here’s a handy guide for some of the major cable or satellite TV providers:

What channel is broadcasting the Final Four?

The Final Four and national championship game will air on CBS and stream on Paramount Plus. 

Can I stream March Madness for free?

Go to the NCAA’s March Madness Live site or use its March Madness Live app and you’ll be able to watch games for free. You can watch March Madness Live on iOS and Android devices along with Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV and Xbox One. The app also supports AirPlay and Chromecast.

As with most things that are free, there’s a catch. Without proving you’re a pay-TV subscriber, you get only a three-hour preview, after which point you’ll need to log in to continue watching.

What are my other streaming options?

You can use a live TV streaming service to watch March Madness. Three of the five live TV streaming services offer the four channels needed to watch every tournament game, but keep in mind that not every service carries every local network, so check each one using the links below to make sure it carries CBS in your area.

You can also use Paramount Plus to watch some, but not all, of March Madness. Only the games shown on CBS are available on Paramount Plus.

All the live TV streaming services above offer free trials, allow you to cancel anytime and require a solid internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out our live TV streaming services guide.

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