The frenzy continues this week with the Sweet 16 games. After top-seeded teams dominated the first two rounds of the NCAA Men’s Tournament, the Sweet 16 will see the NCAA’s biggest basketball powerhouses clash, with the top eight overall seeds will make the cut this year. How is your bracket doing? The sweet 16 games will be presented tonight at 7:00 PM on CBS. Are you ready to watch? Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the March Madness Sweet 16 games, including the full NCAA Tournament schedule, how to watch games for free and more.
How to watch the Sweet 16 March Madness games:
Dates: March 28-29
TV Channel: CBS, TBS, TruTV
Streaming: Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, Max
When do the Sweet 16 games start?
The NCAA Men’s Tournament continues this week beginning Thursday, March 28 with four games: Arizona vs. Clemson, UConn vs. San Diego State, North Carolina vs. Alabama and Iowa State vs. Illinois.
NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Schedule:
Thursday, March 28
(2) Arizona vs. (6) Clemson: 7:09 p.m. (CBS)
(1) UConn vs. (5) San Diego State: 7:39 p.m. (TBS/truTV)
(1) North Carolina vs. (4) Alabama: 9:39 p.m. (CBS)
(2) Iowa State vs. (3) Illinois: 10:09 p.m. (TBS/truTV)
Friday, March 29
(2) Marquette vs. (11) NC State: 7:09 p.m. (CBS)
(1) Purdue vs. (5) Gonzaga: 7:39 p.m. (TBS/truTV)
(1) Houston vs. (4) Duke: 9:39 p.m. (CBS)
(2) Tennessee vs. (3) Creighton: 10:09 p.m. (TBS/truTV)
March Madness Channel:
Men’s Sweet 16 games will air on a combination of CBS, TBS and TruTV.
NCAA March Madness men’s tournament games will be broadcast live on a combination of CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV. In the past, this combination was difficult to achieve with just one, two or even three streaming services. But this year, March Madness viewing should be a lot less… maddening. Many people have access to CBS now for free over the air. But if you’re not currently getting local live channels like CBS on your TV, we recommend looking for an old TV antenna or signing up for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, which includes access to live CBS broadcasts.
For other Max channels, HBO currently still offers its sports supplement (B/R Sports) for free to subscribers of any Max tier. So for $9.99/month $5.83/month, thanks to a sale, you can watch live March Madness games broadcast on TNT, TBS and TruTV.
If you want to add just one subscription to your arsenal, some live TV streaming services offer everything the channels you need to keep up with March Madness, like Sling, DirecTV and YouTube TV.
How to watch March Madness without cable:
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Max has been the “one to watch” for entertainment fans for quite some time now, but now he’s attracting sports fans as well. For a limited time, Max subscribers can get the new B/R Sports add-on completely free. This includes live March Madness games on TBS, TNT and truTV.
Right now, you can also save over 40% on Max when you pay for the entire year in advance, dropping the monthly price from $9.99 to $5.83/month.
$5.83/month at max
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To stream March Madness, you’ll need the Paramount+ tier with SHOWTIME for $12. The subscription is ad-free and includes live access to your local CBS channel.
In addition to sporting events like March Madness, Premier League and Champions League matches, Paramount+ offers a host of other hit shows, new and classic movies and live sporting events. Unlike many other streaming services these days, Paramount+ still offers a one-week free trial — so new subscribers can sign up to watch Selection Sunday this weekend and explore the rest of the Paramount+ library completely free for seven days.
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March Madness 2024 Schedule:
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March 19-20: First four games in Dayton, Ohio
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March 21-22: First round games at various locations
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March 23-24: Second round games at various locations
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March 28-29: Sweet 16 games at various locations
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March 30-31: Elite Eight games at various locations
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April 6: Final Four games at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona
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April 8: NCAA Championships at Start Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona
Which men’s team remains in March Madness?
Here’s who advanced after the second round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament:
