Live stream NCAA March Madness Basketball 2023 without cable

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:

1. 1. Get ExpressVPN.
   2. Connect to a server location in the U.S.
   3. Go to Sling TV Blue (40 USD/month), DirecTV Stream (70 USD/month), or YouTube TV (73 USD/month) and use a free trial.
   4. Tune in and enjoy!

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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:

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2. Connect to a secure VPN server location in the U.S.
3. Sign up for Paramount Plus.
4. 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.

March Madness 2023 bracket and broadcasters

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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.

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

Round of 64

South Region

Midwest Region

West Region

East Region

Round of 32

South Region

Midwest Region

West Region

East Region

Sweet Sixteen

South Region

Midwest Region

West Region

East Region

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.

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.

* 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.

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

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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