How to watch March Madness 2023 in the US and UK
March Madness has taken over, a tournament that determines which men’s and women’s teams become NCAA Division I college basketball champions.
The season is in full swing and if you want to see all the matches, including the highly anticipated final, we’ve got everything you need to know if you’re in the US or the UK. We also have a similar guide for the Premier League and FA Cup.
How to watch March Madness in the US
American viewers can watch all of the men’s games in March Madness on either CBS or TBS live.
If you prefer streaming, you can watch the games that air on CBS on Paramount+. Right now, users can get a 30-day free trial by entering code PICARD at checkout.
TBS doesn’t have a dedicated live streaming platform, so if you want to watch these games online, you can do so by purchasing a short-term subscription to Hulu+ Live TV, YouTube TV, or Sling – the latter offering the most competitive prices. at the time of writing.
Women’s games will air on ESPN, ESPN 2 and ABC – streaming platforms are available for ESPN and ABC.
How to watch March Madness in the UK
If you’re in the UK, you can watch the March Madness men’s and women’s basketball games on an ESPN player. It costs £9.99 per month and £59.49 per year, and new subscribers can take advantage of a seven-day free trial.
If you prefer to watch on TV, then BT Sport also shows games, but you will need this as part of your entertainment package.
March Madness 2023 Men’s Schedule
Below is the full schedule of upcoming men’s games, what times they air in the US and UK, and which channels/services you can watch them on.
For reference, the final (whose teams are to be determined) is scheduled to take place on Monday, April 3, 2023 at 9:00 pm ET/6:00 pm PT, which is 2:00 am BST on April 4, 2023 for spectators from UK.
In the UK, most games will be broadcast on BT Sport 3HD.
Friday, March 24 – Sweet 16
- Alabama No. 1 vs. San Diego State No. 5 | 6:30 pm ET/3:30 pm PT/22:30 pm GMT | TBS (USA), ESPN/BT Sport (UK)
- No. 1 Houston vs. No. 5 Miami | 7:15 pm ET/4:15 pm PT/23:15 GMT | CBS/Paramount+ (US), ESPN/BT Sport (UK)
- No. 6 Creighton vs. No. 15 Princeton | 21:00 ET/18:00 PT/1:00 GMT (March 25) | TBS (USA), ESPN/BT Sport (UK)
- No. 2 Texas vs. No. 3 Xavier | 9:45 pm ET/6:45 pm PT/1:45 am GMT (March 25) | CBS/Paramount+ (US), ESPN/BT Sport (UK)
Saturday, March 25 – Elite 8
- No. 3 Kansas vs. No. 9 Florida Atlantic | 6:09 pm ET/3:09 pm PT/22:09 pm GMT | TBS (USA), ESPN/BT Sport (UK)
- No. 3 Gonzaga vs. No. 4 UConn | 8:49 pm ET/5:49 pm PT/00:49 am GMT | TBS (USA), ESPN/BT Sport (UK)
Sunday, March 26 – Elite 8
- TBD vs TBD Live | 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT / 7:00 PM BST | CBS/Paramount+ (US), ESPN/BT Sport (UK)
- TBD vs TBD Live | 4:55 pm ET/1:55 pm PT/9:55 am BST | CBS/Paramount+ (US), ESPN/BT Sport (UK)
Saturday, April 1 – Final Four.
- TBD vs TBD Live | 18:00 ET / 15:00 PT / 23:00 Moscow | CBS/Paramount+ (US), ESPN/BT Sport (UK)
- TBD vs TBD Live | 8:30 pm ET/5:30 pm PT/1:30 pm PT (Sunday, April 2) | CBS/Paramount+ (US), ESPN/BT Sport (UK)
April 3, Monday — National Championship
- TBD vs TBD Live | 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT/2:00 AM BST (Monday, April 3) | CBS/Paramount+ (US), ESPN/BT Sport (UK)
March Madness 2023 Women’s Schedule
Here is the full schedule for the women’s tournament. The final game will take place on Sunday, April 2, 2023, teams and airtime to be confirmed later. In the UK, most games will be on the BT Sport 4HD.
Friday, March 24 – Sweet 16
- No. 4 Villanova vs. No. 9 Miami | 2:30 pm ET/11:30 am PT/6:30 pm GMT| ESPN (US), ESPN/BT Sport (UK)
- No. 2 Utah vs. No. 3 LSU | 5:00 pm ET / 2:00 pm PT / 9:00 pm GMT | ESPN (US), ESPN/BT Sport (UK)
- No. 2 in Iowa vs. No. 6 in Colorado | 7:30 pm ET / 4:30 pm PT / 11:30 pm GMT | ESPN (US), ESPN/BT Sport (UK)
- No. 5 Louisville vs. No. 8 Ole Miss | 22:00 ET / 19:00 PT / 2:00 GMT (March 25) | ESPN (US), ESPN/BT Sport (UK)
Saturday, March 25 – Sweet 16
- No. 2 Maryland vs. No. 3 Notre Dame | 11:30 AM ET/8:30 AM PT/3:30 PM GMT | ESPN (US), ESPN/BT Sport (UK)
- No. 1 South Carolina vs. No. 4 UCLA | 2:00 pm ET/11:00 am PT/6:00 pm GMT | ESPN (US), ESPN/BT Sport (UK)
- No. 2 UConn vs. No. 3 Ohio State | 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM GMT | ABC (US), ESPN/BT Sport (UK)
- No. 1 Virginia Tech vs. No. 4 Tennessee | 6:30 pm ET/3:30 pm PT/22:30 pm GMT | ESPN2 (US), ESPN/BT Sport (UK)
Sunday, March 26 – Elite 8
- TBD vs. TBD
- TBD vs. TBD
March 27, Monday — Elite Eight
- TBD vs. TBD
- TBD vs. TBD
Friday, March 31 – Final Four
- TBD vs. TBD
- TBD vs. TBD
April 2, Sunday — National Championship
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