March Madness Elite Eight 2025: Where to Watch Every Game Live

March Madness is officially underway! The 68-team field was set on Sunday by the selection committee, and while some of its decisions sparked debate, the tournament is in full swing.

After the First Four games on Tuesday and Wednesday, Alabama State, North Carolina, Mount St. Mary’s, and Xavier secured their spots in the main bracket, bringing the field down to 64 teams.

The first round didn’t disappoint, delivering some shocking upsets. No. 12 McNeese stunned No. 5 Clemson, while No. 11 Drake knocked out No. 6 Missouri. The surprises kept coming on Day 2, with No. 12 Colorado State taking down No. 5 Memphis. But after the early chaos, the tournament’s top programs have mostly taken control.

As the Sweet 16 approached, only one double-digit seed remained—Arkansas—after it pulled off an upset over St. John’s in the second round. This year, just four conferences—SEC, Big 12, Big Ten, and ACC—are represented in the Sweet 16, with games set to tip off on Thursday.

Now, all four top-seeded teams have punched their tickets to the Elite Eight, and Florida and Duke have already secured their spots in the Final Four.

March Madness 2025: Where to Watch Every NCAA Tournament Game on TV

March Madness is being broadcast across four different networks in 2025. During the first round, you can catch games on TruTV, CBS, TNT, and TBS. If you’re looking for TruTV, it’s channel 246 on DirecTV and 242 on Dish, though it may vary on other providers.

As the tournament progresses, the Sweet 16 matchups will air on CBS and TBS. The schedule for the Elite Eight games will be announced later.

For those who prefer streaming, there are plenty of options. Any service that includes CBS, TBS, TNT, and TruTV—such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV—will be showing the games.

When it’s time for the Final Four and national championship, all the action will air exclusively on CBS.

Schedule for March Madness in 2025

The 2025 NCAA Tournament’s first round can start after the final 64 teams are determined. The complete schedule for every tournament matchup, including start times and TV networks, is provided below. Every time is Eastern.

Sunday, March 30 (Elite Eight)