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Stream college basketball on DIRECTV

Score big this season

From the first game of the regular season to the final tip-off of the Big Tournament, stream the NCAA basketball games you want on DIRECTV, no satellite dish required. *
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Find out when your team is playing right here – and how to watch the game live on DIRECTV

Stream more games live

Want access to college basketball viewing options? Get top live sports networks like ESPN, FS1, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC & The CW to watch nationally televised college basketball games.

Regional Sports Networks

Get DIRECTV Sports Pack & watch college basketball on regional sports networks (RSNs) like FanDuel Sports Network, NBC Sports, Altitude Sports, just to name a few.

The Big Tournament

Wondering where to tune in to watch the action this March? DIRECTV not only has a TV schedule for the NCAA tournament with game times & network info, but also the networks you need to watch the tournament live.

Get specialty networks with DIRECTV Sports Pack

For die-hard college sports fans, DIRECTV has dedicated conference networks you need to watch more of your favorite teams on the SEC Network, Big Ten Network, ACC Network & ESPNU.

Take college hoops wherever you go

The DIRECTV app lets you take live sports on the go, so you never have to miss your alma mater or favorite team hit the court. You can even record matchups & watch them on your phone later!

Personalize your March Madness experience

Your TV just got smarter. DIRECTV SPORTS CENTRAL™ allows you to customize your viewing experience to focus on your favorite collegiate basketball team, with real-time stats, pre-game odds, game time notifications & more.

Get more of the college sports you love, right on DIRECTV

Watch the Bracket-Breaking Madness
Watch NCAA March Madness games live on CBS, TBS, TNT, truTV & the ESPN family of networks from Selection Sunday to the Championship.

Get the Insider playbook

Stay up to date with women's and men's college basketball with DIRECTV Insider. With game schedules, teams to watch & information on how to watch the tournament, Insider is a slam dunk.
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DIRECTV x Big Ten All Access

Big Ten fans are in luck. DIRECTV’s partnership with the BigTen gives you exclusive access to iconic moments and behind the scenes action.
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Frequently asked questions


Final team selections for the Big Tournament take place on Sunday, March 16th, with games beginning on March 18th


Both the women and men’s college basketball season begin each November.

You can stream and watch live, every game of the 2025 men's & women’s tournament from almost any device through DIRECTV! Subscribe to our CHOICE™ TV package and download the DIRECTV app. Login and enjoy all the tournament action from your favorite streaming device.

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Stream college basketball games on ABC, ESPN, CBS, Fox, CW, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS Sports, SEC Network, USA, TBS, TNT, and more.

You can find every college championship game on TV with DIRECTV college basketball TV schedules, along with betting odds, win probability, networks and more!
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