Get your brackets filled out and start researching sleeper teams because March Madness has arrived! The likes of Alabama, Houston, and Kansas entered this year’s tournament as title favorites following stellar regular seasons. However, Kansas and fellow No. 1 seed Purdue didn’t make it past the first weekend, with the Boilermakers shockingly falling to No. 16 Fairleigh Dickinson in the Round of 64. No. 9 Florida Atlantic and No. 15 Princeton headline the unexpected names who find themselves playing in the Sweet Sixteen.
There are several streaming options for the 2023 NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament, including free trial services. Here’s everything you need to know about March Madness, including top games, players to watch, and more.
How to stream March Madness 2023 live with a VPN
Can’t get enough college hoops? Here’s how to make sure you don’t miss a minute of the March Madness action:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location in the U.S.
- Go to Sling TV Blue (40 USD/month), DirecTV Stream (70 USD/month), or YouTube TV (73 USD/month) and use a free trial.
- Tune in and enjoy!
Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, be sure to use the ExpressVPN browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.
Where to watch March Madness 2023 live
Because the broadcasting rights for March Madness are spread across many different channels, if you want to watch every game, you need a comprehensive service that includes all of them. Sling TV Orange, YouTube TV, and Hulu+Live TV are the top cord-cutting services, and all come with a free trial.
Watch live on the March Madness app
Price: Free
You can watch every game of the 2023 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship live from the NCAA March Madness Live app. Although the app itself is free, please note that you cannot watch without verifying you’re either subscribed to a cable provider or one of the cord-cutting services below, like Sling or YouTube TV. The benefit of March Madness Live, though, is that you can pick any game to stream, regardless of your geographic region.
Sling TV Orange
Price: 35 USD/month
Channels: CBS, TBS, TNT, TruTV
Sling TV is a good all-around option for college basketball live streams as it will carry all games except those on CBS (though you can get Paramount Plus as an add-on), and is significantly cheaper than other cord-cutting options. Note that you may need a U.S. credit card or PayPal to subscribe.
DirecTV Stream
Price: 70 USD/month and up
Channels: CBS, TBS, TNT, TruTV
DirecTV Stream is on the pricier side but if you prefer a cord-cutting service over an additional streaming app, it’s a great option as the “Choice” package (90 USD/month) includes college networks from the ACC, Big 10, and SEC. DirecTV offers a 5-day free trial. Note that you may need a U.S. credit card and ZIP code (e.g., 90210 or 10011) to sign up.
Hulu
Price: 65 USD/month
Channels: CBS, TBS, TNT, TruTV
With Hulu+Live TV you’ll be able to live stream just about every NCAA hoops game. Note that you may need a U.S. credit card and ZIP code (e.g., 90210 or 10011) to subscribe. Please note that Hulu does not offer a free trial.
YouTube TV
Price: 73 USD/month
Channels: CBS, TBS, TNT, TruTV
Like Hulu, YouTube TV carries every major network that airs NCAA basketball games, and it offers a 14-day free trial. One extra thing YouTube has going for it is that it’s possible to subscribe to YouTube TV via Google Play, even if you don’t have a U.S. credit/debit card.
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Stream March Madness on Paramount Plus
Paramount Plus will simulcast every March Madness game airing on CBS, including the Final Four and national championship game.
To watch March Madness on Paramount Plus:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a secure VPN server location in the U.S.
- Sign up for Paramount Plus.
- Enjoy March Madness in crystal clear HD!
Stream March Madness on Kayo
Price: 25 AUD/month and up (14-day free trial)
Kayo Sports is an Australian sports streaming service and will broadcast March Madness through the final game. New customers can get a 14-day free trial with Kayo Sports. After that, the Basic plan is 25 AUD/month, and the Premium plan is 35 AUD/month.
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2023 March Madness schedule
The 2023 NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament officially begins with the First Four from March 15-16. You can find the full March Madness schedule below.
Dates | Round | Locations | TV |
March 15-16 | First Four | Dayton, Ohio | TruTV |
March 16-17 | Round of 64 | Albany, N.Y.; Birmingham, Ala; Columbus, Ohio; Denver, Colo., Greensboro, N.C.; Des Moines, Iowa; Orlando, Fla.; Sacramento, Calif. | CBS, TruTV, TNT, TBS, Paramount Plus (CBS games only), March Madness Live |
March 18-19 | Round of 32 | Albany, N.Y.; Birmingham, Ala; Columbus, Ohio; Denver, Colo., Greensboro, N.C.; Des Moines, Iowa; Orlando, Fla.; Sacramento, Calif. | CBS, TruTV, TNT, TBS, Paramount Plus (CBS games only), March Madness Live |
March 23-24 | Sweet 16 | Kansas City, Mo.; Las Vegas, Nev.; Louisville, Ky.; Manhattan, N.Y. | CBS, TBS, Paramount Plus (CBS games only), March Madness Live |
March 25-26 | Elite Eight | Kansas City, Mo.; Las Vegas, Nev.; Louisville, Ky.; Manhattan, N.Y. | CBS, TBS, Paramount Plus (CBS games only), March Madness Live |
April 1 | Final Four | Houston, Texas | CBS, Paramount Plus, March Madness Live |
April 3 | National championship game | Houston, Texas | CBS, Paramount Plus, March Madness Live |
March Madness game schedule
Which team do you believe will win March Madness? Here’s a full look at each region’s schedule. Any bolded team denotes the winner.
First Four
Game | Date and time | Location | TV |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 75, Southeast Missouri State 71 (for No. 16 seed in South Region) | Tuesday, March 14, 6:40 p.m. ET | Dayton, Ohio | TruTV, March Madness Live |
Pittsburgh 60, Mississippi State 59 (for No. 11 seed in Midwest Region) | Tuesday, March 14, 9:10 p.m. ET | Dayton, Ohio | TruTV, March Madness Live |
Fairleigh Dickinson 84, Texas Southern 61 (for No. 16 seed in East Region) | Wednesday, March 15, 6:40 p.m. ET | Dayton, Ohio | TruTV, March Madness Live |
Arizona State 98, Nevada 73 (for No. 11 seed in West Region) | Wednesday, March 15, 9:10 p.m. ET | Dayton, Ohio | TruTV, March Madness Live |
Round of 64
South Region
Game | Date and time | Location | TV |
No. 1 Alabama 98, No. 16 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 75 | Thursday, March 16, 2:45 p.m. ET | Birmingham, Ala. | CBS, Paramount Plus, March Madness Live |
No. 8 Maryland 67, No. 9 West Virginia 65 | Thursday, March 16, 12:40 p.m. ET | Birmingham, Ala. | CBS, Paramount Plus, March Madness Live |
No. 5 San Diego State 63, No. 12 College of Charleston 57 | Thursday, March 16, 3:10 p.m. ET | Orlando, Fla. | TruTV, March Madness Live |
No. 13 Furman 68, No. 4 Virginia 67 | Thursday, March 16, 12:40 p.m. ET | Orlando, Fla. | TruTV, March Madness Live |
No. 6 Creighton 72, No. 11 NC State 63 | Friday, March 17, 4 p.m. ET | Denver, Colo. | TNT, March Madness Live |
No. 3 Baylor 74, No. 14 UC Santa Barbara 56 | Friday, March 17, 1:30 p.m. ET | Denver, Colo. | TNT, March Madness Live |
No. 7 Missouri 76, No. 10 Utah State 65 | Thursday, March 16, 1:40 p.m. ET | Sacramento, Calif. | TNT, March Madness Live |
No. 15 Princeton 59, No. 2 Arizona 55 | Thursday, March 16, 4:10 p.m. ET | Sacramento, Calif. | TNT, March Madness Live |
Midwest Region
Game | Date and time | Location | TV |
No. 1 Houston 63, No. 16 Northern Kentucky 52 | Thursday, March 16, 9:20 p.m. ET | Birmingham, Ala. | TNT, March Madness Live |
No. 8 Iowa 83, No. 9 Auburn 75 | Thursday, March 16, 6:50 p.m. ET | Birmingham, Ala. | TNT, March Madness Live |
No. 5 Miami (Fla.) 63, No. 12 Drake 56 | Friday, March 17, 7:25 p.m. ET | Albany, N.Y. | TBS, March Madness Live |
No. 4 Indiana 71, No. 13 Kent State 60 | Friday, March 17, 9:55 p.m. ET | Albany, N.Y. | TBS, March Madness Live |
No. 11 Pittsburgh 59, No. 6 Iowa State 41 | Friday, March 17, 3:10 p.m. ET | Greensboro, N.C. | TruTV, March Madness Live |
No. 3 Xavier 72, No. 14 Kennesaw State 67 | Friday, March 17, 12:40 p.m. ET | Greensboro, N.C. | TruTV, March Madness Live |
No. 10 Penn State 76, No. 7 Texas A&M 59 | Thursday, March 16, 9:55 p.m. ET | Des Moines, Iowa | TBS, March Madness Live |
No. 2 Texas 81, No. 15 Colgate 61 | Thursday, March 16, 7:25 p.m. ET | Des Moines, Iowa | TBS, March Madness Live |
West Region
Game | Date and time | Location | TV |
No. 1 Kansas 96, No. 16 Howard 68 | Thursday, March 16, 2 p.m. ET | Des Moines, Iowa | TBS, March Madness Live |
No. 8 Arkansas 73, No. 9 Illinois 63 | Thursday, March 16, 4:30 p.m. ET | Des Moines, Iowa | TBS, March Madness Live |
No. 5 Saint Mary’s 63, No. 12 VCU 51 | Friday, March 17, 2 p.m. ET | Albany, N.Y. | TBS, March Madness Live |
No. 4 UConn 87, No. 13 Iona 63 | Friday, March 17, 4:30 p.m. ET | Albany, N.Y. | TBS, March Madness Live |
No. 6 TCU 72, No. 11 Arizona State 70 | Friday, March 17, 10:05 p.m. ET | Denver, Colo. | TruTV, March Madness Live |
No. 3 Gonzaga 82, No. 14 Grand Canyon 70 | Friday, March 17, 7:35 p.m. ET | Denver, Colo. | TruTV, March Madness Live |
No. 7 Northwestern 75, No. 10 Boise State 67 | Thursday, March 16, 7:35 p.m. ET | Sacramento, Calif. | TruTV, March Madness Live |
No. 2 UCLA 86, No. 15 UNC Asheville 53 | Thursday, March 16, 10:05 p.m. ET | Sacramento, Calif. | TruTV, March Madness Live |
East Region
Game | Date and time | Location | TV |
No. 16 Fairleigh Dickinson 63, No. 1 Purdue 58 | Friday, March 17, 6:50 p.m. ET | Columbus, Ohio | TNT, March Madness Live |
No. 9 Florida Atlantic 66, No. 8 Memphis 65 | Friday, March 17, 9:20 p.m. ET | Columbus, Ohio | TNT, March Madness Live |
No. 5 Duke 74, No. 12 Oral Roberts 51 | Thursday, March 16, 7:10 p.m. ET | Orlando, Fla. | CBS, Paramount Plus, March Madness Live |
No. 4 Tennessee 58, No. 13 Louisiana 55 | Thursday, March 16, 9:40 p.m. ET | Orlando, Fla. | CBS, Paramount Plus, March Madness Live |
No. 6 Kentucky 61, No. 11 Providence 53 | Friday, March 17, 9:40 p.m. ET | Greensboro, N.C. | CBS, Paramount Plus, March Madness Live |
No. 3 Kansas State 77, No. 14 Montana State 65 | Friday, March 17, 7:10 p.m. ET | Greensboro, N.C. | CBS, Paramount Plus, March Madness Live |
No. 7 Michigan State 72, No. 10 USC 62 | Friday, March 17, 12:15 p.m. ET | Columbus, Ohio | CBS, Paramount Plus, March Madness Live |
No. 2 Marquette 78, No. 15 Vermont 61 | Friday, March 17, 2:45 p.m. ET | Columbus, Ohio | CBS, Paramount Plus, March Madness Live |
Round of 32
South Region
Game | Date and time | Location | TV |
No. 1 Alabama 73, No. 8 Maryland 50 | Saturday, March 18, 9:40 p.m. ET | Birmingham, Ala. | TBS, March Madness Live |
No. 5 San Diego State 75, No. 13 Furman 52 | Saturday, March 18, 12:10 p.m. ET | Orlando, Fla. | CBS, Paramount Plus, March Madness Live |
No. 15 Princeton 78, No. 7 Missouri 63 | Saturday, March 18, 6:10 p.m. ET | Sacramento, Calif. | TNT, March Madness Live |
No. 6 Creighton 85, No. 3 Baylor 76 | Sunday, March 19, 7:10 p.m. ET | Denver, Colo. | TBS, March Madness Live |
Midwest Region
Game | Date and time | Location | TV |
No. 1 Houston 81, No. 9 Auburn 64 | Saturday, March 18, 7:10 p.m. ET | Birmingham, Ala. | TBS, March Madness Live |
No. 2 Texas 69, No. 10 Penn State 66 | Saturday, March 18, 7:45 p.m. ET | Des Moines, Iowa | CBS, Paramount Plus, March Madness Live |
No. 3 Xavier 84, No. 11 Pittsburgh 73 | Sunday, March 19, 12:10 p.m. ET | Greensboro, N.C. | CBS, Paramount Plus, March Madness Live |
No. 5 Miami 83, No. 4 Indiana 69 | Sunday, March 19, 8:40 p.m. ET | Albany, N.Y. | TNT, March Madness Live |
West Region
Game | Date and time | Location | TV |
No. 8 Arkansas 72, No. 1 Kansas 71 | Saturday, March 18, 5:15 p.m. ET | Des Moines, Iowa | CBS, Paramount Plus, March Madness Live |
No. 2 UCLA 68, No. 7 Northwestern 63 | Saturday, March 18, 8:40 p.m. ET | Sacramento, Calif. | TNT, March Madness Live |
No. 4 UConn 70, No. 5 Saint Mary’s 55 | Sunday, March 19, 6:10 p.m. ET | Albany, N.Y. | TNT, March Madness Live |
No. 3 Gonzaga 84, No. 6 TCU 81 | Sunday, March 19, 9:40 p.m. ET | Denver, Colo. | TBS, March Madness Live |
East Region
Game | Date and time | Location | TV |
No. 4 Tennessee 65, No. 5 Duke 52 | Saturday, March 18, 2:40 p.m. ET | Orlando, Fla. | CBS, Paramount Plus, March Madness Live |
No. 3 Kansas State 75, No. 6 Kentucky 69 | Sunday, March 19, 2:40 p.m. ET | Greensboro, N.C. | CBS, Paramount Plus, March Madness Live |
No. 7 Michigan State 69, No. 2 Marquette 60 | Sunday, March 19, 5:15 p.m. ET | Columbus, Ohio | CBS, Paramount Plus, March Madness Live |
No. 9 Florida Atlantic 78, No. 16 Fairleigh Dickinson 70 | Sunday, March 19, 7:45 p.m. ET | Columbus, Ohio | TruTV, March Madness Live |
Sweet Sixteen
South Region
Game | Date and time | Location | TV |
No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 5 San Diego State | Friday, March 24, 6:30 p.m. ET | Louisville, Ky. | TBS, March Madness Live |
No. 6 Creighton vs. No. 15 Princeton | Friday, March 24, 9 p.m. ET | Louisville, Ky. | TBS, March Madness Live |
Midwest Region
Game | Date and time | Location | TV |
No. 1 Houston vs. No. 4 Miami | Friday, March 24, 7:15 p.m. ET | Kansas City, Mo. | CBS, Paramount Plus, March Madness Live |
No. 2 Texas vs. No. 3 Xavier | Friday, March 24, 9:45 p.m. ET | Kansas City, Mo. | CBS, Paramount Plus, March Madness Live |
West Region
Game | Date and time | Location | TV |
No. 4 UConn vs. No. 8 Arkansas | Thursday, March 23, 7:15 p.m. ET | Las Vegas, Nev. | CBS, Paramount Plus, March Madness Live |
No. 2 UCLA vs. No. 3 Gonzaga | Thursday, March 23, 9:45 p.m. ET | Las Vegas, Nev. | CBS, Paramount Plus, March Madness Live |
East Region
Game | Date and time | Location | TV |
No. 3 Kansas State vs. No. 7 Michigan State | Thursday, March 23, 6:30 p.m. ET | Manhattan, N.Y. | CBS, Paramount Plus, March Madness Live |
No. 4 Tennessee vs. No. 9 Florida Atlantic | Thursday, March 23, 9 p.m. ET | Manhattan, N.Y. | CBS, Paramount Plus, March Madness Live |
Elite Eight
Brackets to come…
Final Four
Brackets to come…
National Championship Game
Brackets to come…
March Madness title odds
Which team will win the 2023 NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament? Here are the latest odds according to Odds Shark entering the Sweet Sixteen.
Team | Odds |
Alabama | +400 |
Houston | +400 |
UCLA | +750 |
Texas | +1000 |
Tennessee | +1100 |
UConn | +1200 |
Gonzaga | +1400 |
2023 March Madness players to watch
March Madness is the perfect time to get acquainted with college basketball’s top players, some of whom have the potential to soon star in the NBA. Here’s which hoopers you need to watch during the upcoming tournament.
Brandon Miller, G, Alabama: The SEC Player of the Year, Miller could be a top 5 selection in the upcoming NBA Draft off his skillset alone. However, all eyes will be on the 6-foot-9 Crimson Tide standout for far more serious reasons beyond his play; Miller allegedly brought a firearm to teammate Darius Miles that was used in a homicide earlier this year. Miller currently faces no charges and has continued playing for Alabama throughout the season. Miller is a double-double threat and a sharp scorer.
Jaime Jaquez Jr., F, UCLA: A four-year starter for the Bruins, Jaquez Jr. saved his best for what is likely his last. The 6-foot-6, 220-pound senior averaged 17.3 points and 8.1 rebounds for the Bruins this season, earning Pac-12 Player of the Year honors. Look for Jaquez to see action at both guard and forward during the tournament.
Jalen Pickett, G, Penn State: A three-time all-conference guard at Siena, Pickett handled himself well upon adjusting to Penn State and the Big Ten last season. The 6-foot-4 guard exploded for career-highs in points (17.4), rebounds (7.3), assists (7.0), and field-goal percentage (.525), helping the Nittany Lions to their first March Madness berth since 2011.
Kendric Davis, G, Memphis: The third school proved to be the charm for Davis, who began his career at TCU before spending three seasons at SMU. Already an All-AAC player with the Mustangs, Davis averaged a career-high 21.5 points at Memphis this season.
Marcus Sasser, G, Houston: Sasser earned AAC Player of the Year after averaging 17.1 points for the No. 1-ranked Cougars. Although Sasser is an experienced senior, he’s prone to risky shots and prolonged scoring droughts. Could those holes in his game doom the Cougars during March Madness?
Zach Edey, C, Purdue: Good luck scoring against Edey, a 7-foot-4 center who entered the tournament averaging 12.8 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game. In a modern basketball climate of über-athletic guards and non-stop 3-pointers being launched, Edey is a wonderful throwback to a much simpler time.
2023 March Madness sleeper teams
Drake (27-7, No. 12 seed in Midwest Region, automatic qualifier via winning Missouri Valley tournament): The Bulldogs enter March Madness at the perfect time, having won 14 of their last 15 games. Drake has a winnable game against Miami in the first round, especially if the ’Canes lack Norchad Ormier, who suffered an ankle injury in the ACC Tournament.
Florida Atlantic (31-3, No. 9 seed in East Region, automatic qualifier via winning Conference USA tournament): FA-who? After splitting the season’s first two games, Dusty May’s Owls squad embarked on a 20-game winning streak and reached as high as No. 19 in the AP Top 25. By defeating UAB in the Conference USA title game, FAU clinched its first March Madness berth since 2002. Don’t hold FAU’s C-USA status against them; the Owls boast a deep roster and excel at rebounding. FAU could easily be that mid-major team that sneaks into the Sweet 16, so long as they can defeat Memphis and (likely) Purdue in the process.
Iona (27-7, No. 13 seed in West Region, automatic qualifier via winning Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament): Does Rick Pitino have one more NCAA tournament title run in him? It’d certainly be an incredible feat if Pitino, who previously won championships at Kentucky and Louisville, cut the nets while coaching Iona, of all schools. In fairness, the Gaels are no stranger to March Madness and have now played in seven of the last ten tournaments. Good luck stopping an Iona offense that features three players who average at least 15 points per game, led by sophomore guard Walter Clayton’s 16.9 PPG.
Oral Roberts (30-4, No. 12 seed in East Region, automatic qualifier via winning Summit League tournament): Can a team that reached the Sweet 16 as a No. 15 seed in 2021 really qualify as a sleeper team? In our eyes, yes! The Golden Eagles’ 84.2 points per game average ranks third in the nation, which could create problems for a surging Duke team in the first round. Keep your eyes on senior guard Max Abmas, who averaged 22.2 points this season.
Penn State (23-13, No. 10 seed in Midwest Region, at-large seed): Don’t let Penn State’s underwhelming 10-10 conference record fool you. The Nittany Lions caught fire in recent weeks, rattling off five straight wins and reaching the Big Ten Championship Game. In fact, Penn State nearly upset Purdue and earned an automatic bid.
Men’s college basketball conference tournament schedule
Of the 68 teams that will qualify for the 2023 NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament, 32 will earn their March Madness berth via winning their conference tournament. Here’s what you need to know about each conference tournament.
Conference | Dates | Location | Where to watch title game | Winning team |
America East | March 4-11 | TBD (higher seed will host) | ESPN2 | Vermont |
American Athletic | March 9-12 | Fort Worth, Texas | ESPN | Memphis |
Atlantic 10 | March 7-12 | Brooklyn, N.Y. | CBS | VCU |
ACC | March 7-11 | Greensboro, N.C. | ESPN | Duke |
Atlantic Sun | Feb. 27-March 5 | Higher seeds | ESPN2 | Kennesaw State |
Big 12 | March 8-11 | Kansas City, Mo. | ESPN | Texas |
Big East | March 8-11 | New York, N.Y. | Fox | Marquette |
Big Sky | March 4-8 | Boise, Idaho | ESPN2 | Montana State |
Big South | March 1-5 | Charlotte, N.C. | ESPN2 | UNC Asheville |
Big Ten | March 8-12 | Chicago, Ill. | CBS | Purdue |
Big West | March 7-11 | Henderson, Nev. | ESPN2 | UC-Santa Barbara |
CAA | March 3-7 | Washington, D.C. | CBS Sports Network | Charleston |
Conference USA | March 8-11 | Frisco, Texas | CBS Sports Network | Florida Atlantic |
Horizon League | Feb. 28-March 7 | Indianapolis, Ind. (semis on) | ESPN or ESPN 2 | Northern Kentucky |
Ivy League | March 10-11 | Princeton, N.J. | ESPN2 | Princeton |
MAAC | March 7-11 | Atlantic City, N.J. | ESPNU | Iona |
MAC | March 9-11 | Cleveland, Ohio | ESPN2 | Kent State |
MEAC | March 8-11 | Norfolk, Va. | ESPN2 | Howard |
Missouri Valley | March 2-5 | St. Louis, Mo. | CBS | Drake |
Mountain West | March 8-11 | Las Vegas, Nev. | CBS/Paramount+ | San Diego State |
Northeast | March 1-7 | Higher seed | ESPN2 | Merrimack* |
Ohio Valley | March 1-4 | Evansville, Ind. | ESPN2 | Southeast Missouri State |
Pac-12 | March 8-11 | Las Vegas, Nev. | ESPN | Arizona |
Patriot League | Feb. 28-March 8 | Higher seed | CBS Sports Network | Colgate |
SEC | March 8-12 | Nashville, Tenn. | ESPN | Alabama |
Southern | March 3-6 | Asheville, N.C. | ESPN | Furman |
Southland | March 5-8 | Lake Charles, La. | ESPN2 | Texas A&M–Corpus Christi |
SWAC | March 8-11 | Birmingham, Ala. | ESPNU | Texas Southern |
Summit League | March 3-7 | Sioux Falls, S.D. | ESPN2 | Oral Roberts |
Sun Belt | Feb. 28-March 6 | Pensacola, Fla. | ESPN2 | Louisiana |
West Coast | March 2-7 | Las Vegas, Nev. | ESPN | Gonzaga |
WAC | March 7-11 | Las Vegas, Nev. | ESPN2 | Grand Canyon |
* Merrimack is ineligible to participate in the 2023 NCAA tournament as they finish transitioning from Division II to Division I. Fairleigh Dickinson will instead represent the NEC during March Madness.
College basketball Top 25 rankings
The Associated Press Top 25 releases each Monday during the college basketball season. Here is the most recent AP Top 25 poll.
Ranking | Team |
1. | Alabama (29-5) [48 first-place votes] |
2. | Houston (31-3) [nine first-place votes] |
3. | Purdue (29-5) [three first-place votes] |
4. | Kansas (27-7) |
5. | Texas (26-8) |
6. | Marquette (28-6) |
7. | UCLA (29-5) [one first-place vote] |
8. | Arizona (28-6) |
9. | Gonzaga (28-5) |
10. | UConn (25-8) |
11. | Baylor (22-10) |
12. | Duke (26-8) |
13. | Xavier (25-9) |
14. | Virginia (25-7) |
15. | Kansas State (23-9) |
16. | Miami (FL) (25-7) |
17. | Texas A&M (25-9) |
18. | San Diego State (27-6) |
19. | Saint Mary’s (26-7) |
20. | Tennessee (23-10) |
21. | Indiana (22-11) |
22. | TCU (21-12) |
23. | Missouri (24-9) |
24. | Memphis (26-8) |
25. | Florida Atlantic (31-3) |
The following teams also received votes: Creighton (94), Oral Roberts (58), Kentucky (39), Iowa State (32), VCU 26, Utah State (15), Penn State (11), Charleston (10), West Virginia (2), Drake (2), Kent State (2), Northwestern (2)
2022-23 NCAA basketball calendar
Date (ET) | Event |
November 8, 2022 – March 12, 2023 | Regular season |
March 14, 2023 – April 3, 2023 | Tournament dates |
April 3, 2023 | NCAA Championship game |
Bronny James: The Decision
LeBron James’s oldest son, Bronny James, is in his senior year of high school, and college basketball programs have been heavily recruiting him.
Although not quite the high school phenom that his dad was, Sierra Canyon High School’s 17-year-old point guard was a role player for his first two seasons until becoming a starter last year. He made an impact this summer, though, averaging 16 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists in six Nike Peach Jam games.
Bronny James is currently ranked 38th in the class of 2023, and according to ESPN has received interest from storied programs including Duke, UCLA, USC, Michigan, Ohio State, and Oregon.
UCLA and USC, both in Los Angeles, might have the best chance to land the prospect considering his father’s presence in L.A. LeBron James recently signed a two-year extension with the Lakers.
If you want to see the next generation in action, ESPN is expected to stream nationally-ranked Sierra Canyon’s games this season, so there should be plenty more opportunities to watch Bronny and his teammates in the coming months.
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FAQ: About March Madness 2023
Where will March Madness be held in 2023?
The University of Dayton will host the First Four, with eight arenas holding games in the first and second rounds. Another four venues, including Madison Square Garden, will host the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight. NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, will host the Final Four and national championship.
What channels will March Madness be on 2023?
March Madness 2023 games will air live on TBS, CBS, TNT, and truTV. Note that Paramount Plus will simulcast the Final Four and national championship games.
How can I watch March Madness for free?
For basketball fans wanting to watch March Madness for free, we suggest taking advantage of YouTube TV’s ongoing 14-day free trial. YouTube TV offers CBS, TBS, TNT, and TruTV. One extra thing YouTube has going for it is that it’s possible to subscribe to YouTube TV via Google Play, even if you don’t have a U.S. credit/debit card.
Can I watch March Madness without a TV provider?
Yes, you can watch March Madness without a TV provider! YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV each offer CBS, TBS, TNT, and TruTV. However, keep in mind that Hulu does NOT offer a free trial.
Can you watch March Madness on the ESPN app?
No, you cannot watch any 2023 men’s March Madness games on ESPN or the ESPN app. However, the ESPN app will have the women’s March Madness tournament.
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-Suboptimal interconnectivity between the VPN and your ISP
-Slow internet connection speed at your location
-Your device type and processing power
Try each of the following steps to troubleshoot:
-Download the latest version of ExpressVPN
-Connect to a different VPN server location
-Change your VPN protocol
If you try each of the above and are still experiencing issues with your streaming speed, contact the ExpressVPN Support Team 24/7 and someone will be with you in seconds.
I connected to the suggested VPN server location but I can’t log in to the streaming service!
No worries! Server load changes rapidly (especially when lots of people are trying to watch certain events), but that’s exactly why ExpressVPN has high-speed servers all over the world. If you’re trying to access a site in the U.S. or Germany, for instance, try connecting to a different server location in those countries.
If you’re trying to connect to a country with one server location, the first step is to check your location settings. If you’re on a mobile device, disconnect from the VPN, turn off location services, then connect to the VPN again. On both Windows and Mac computers, you can turn off Location Services within the Privacy & Security settings menu.
For more help, you can always talk to a member of our Support Team, available 24/7 by live chat.
What other streaming services can I watch with ExpressVPN?
ExpressVPN works seamlessly with all the most popular streaming apps from around the world. Using a VPN for streaming ensures you watch securely in blazing-fast HD with unlimited bandwidth, free from ISP throttling (which can sometimes slow down speeds). If you want to watch your favorite team from anywhere—even while traveling or on unsecured networks like public Wi-Fi—ExpressVPN is a great way to enhance your sports streaming experience.

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I am from Greece and I am waiting to receive a tv-box with O.S. Android 11 in September. Then I will subscribe in your express vpn system because I would like to watching sports channels (college football and basketball) from Sling tv.
The only problem is my internet connection speed approx. 12 Mpbs.
Regards.
I’m trying to get Hulu. Does this app allow me to get Hulu?
Im living in Bangkok Thailand and looking to watch the NCAA
College basketball lives games ( both men & women team
I just want to know Im I in the right place to do all that ?
If Can watch those games live … then please guideline me of what to do
Thank you so much … 🙏
your chat person sent a link for virtual connection; i don’t understand how to use the site to sign up to watch the ncaa basketball tourney that ends tonight
My VPN is slowing down all of the apps on my computer. When I disengage the VPN everything’s back to normal. I have use disconnect in the past and never had issues like this. Now that I have express VPN and paid for it for the year how do I clear or speed up this VPN so that I can have Spotify and have normal usage of my Internet.
Hi Chris,
Please contact Support here: https://www.expressvpn.com/support/#open-chat
Hello,
I’m trying to watch Kansas vs. Auburn from the UK. I connected to the VPN and tried to access the website in an incognito browser but seems to be blocking me. Please help.
Hi Jon,
If you’re trying to access the NCAA March Madness Live website, please make sure you’ve installed the ExpressVPN browser extension (https://www.expressvpn.com/support/vpn-setup/expressvpn-browser-extension/) and are NOT watching the stream from an incognito browser.
For further assistance, please contact Support at https://www.expressvpn.com/support/#open-chat
I’m trying to watch March Madness from Canada. I tried to get the iOS app like you instructed, but it says I cannot get it from my app store. What should I do?
Thx
Hi Adam,
You will need to change to a U.S. App Store before you can find and download the March Madness Live app.
Please follow the instructions here (https://www.expressvpn.com/support/troubleshooting/change-app-store-country/) and download the March Madness Live app in step 10 (instead of the ExpressVPN app).
Remember to connect to a U.S. VPN location before you watch games in the March Madness Live app!
I support Villanova
Texas Tech
support UCLA
I’m picking the KANSAS!
Texas Tech
UCLA
I will support Kansas
Loyola. No doubt!
loyola fer sure
i support Texas Tech
i love Texas Tech
hala Texas Tech
Florida State
Down here in Uganda and would really love to watch this except l cnt coz of the limitations our isps impose on us. The damn bastards as if there overpriced things are not bad enough
Hi ali,
Don’t let that get in your way! Simply connect to an ExpressVPN U.S. location, open an incognito browser with cleared cookies, and you’ll be all set to watch!
Which team are you cheering for? 🙂
Texas Tech
Supporting UCLA
The cinderella team
Go Syracuse!
I’m supporting UCLA. Go Bruins!
will the ExpressVPN slow down the speed when connected to other continents servers?
Hi Adam,
It is possible there may be some minor loss of speed when connected to servers that are far from your location. However, ExpressVPN is constantly optimizing server speeds and you can use the speed test function to see which servers are best for your location!
i am about to buy express vpn to watch march madness tonight. once I have the app on my macbook pro, how do I find the games?
thanks
Hi there,
You can visit http://www.ncaa.com/march-madness-live/watch to see which channels are broadcasting the games (some may require a subscription). Just remember to connect to a U.S. server location and you’re all set!
Works on Roku?
Hi Jeffrey,
Yep! Try out the instructions at https://www.expressvpn.com/support/vpn-setup/stream-on-roku-with-virtual-router-or-router/ and feel free to contact the Support team if you run into any issues 🙂
I’m in BA Argentina and dying to watch the NCAA tournament; the DSL connection in the apartment is poor and there are no sports bars that can get the games. Do you have service here?
@expressvpn Extremely fast and efficient help, awesome connection speeds! Couldn’t be better. <3
I know tons of dudes who will be using their VPN to stream this
How do you stream it? Tried a few times with no luck.