The madness continues this week with Sweet 16 games. After the top-seeded teams dominated the first two rounds of the Men's NCAA Tournament, the Sweet 16 will see NCAA basketball's biggest powerhouses clash, with the top eight overall seeds making the cut this year. How is your bracket? The Sweet 16 games tip off tonight at 7pm on CBS. Are you ready to watch? Here's everything you need to know about how to watch March Madness' Sweet 16 games, the full schedule for the NCAA Tournament, free games to watch and more.
How to Watch Sweet 16 March Madness Games:
Dates: March 28-29
TV Frequency: CBS, TBS, TruTV
Streaming: Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, Maximum
When do the Sweet 16 games start?
The men's NCAA Tournament continues this week with four games beginning Thursday, March 28: 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 pm (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.
Games for the Men's NCAA March Madness Tournament will be broadcast live on a combination of CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV. In the past, that combo was hard to come by with one, two, or even three streaming services. But watching March Madness this year should be much less… maniacal. Access to CBS is already free for many. If you don't currently have live local channels like CBS on your TV, we recommend checking them out Old school TV antennaor a subscription to Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, which includes access to live CBS coverage.
For other channels, HBO's Max currently offers its sports add-on (B/R Sports) for free to subscribers of any Max tier. Therefore $9.99/month Thanks to the $5.83/month 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, then some Live TV streaming services Offer All Channels you need to keep up with March Madness like Sling, DirecTV and YouTube TV.
How to watch March Madness without cable:
(Maximum)
Max has been a “must see” for entertainment fans for quite some time, but now it's also attracting sports fans. For a limited time, Max subscribers can get the new B/R Sports add-on absolutely free. This includes live March Madness games on TBS, TNT and truTV.
Right now, you can save over 40% on Max when you pay for an entire year, bringing the monthly price down from $9.99 to $5.83/month.
(Paramount)
To stream March Madness, you'll need Paramount+ with the Showtime tier for $12. The subscription is ad-free and includes direct access to your local CBS channel.
In addition to sporting events such as March Madness, Premier League and Champions League games, Paramount+ offers a host of hit shows, new and classic movies and live sporting events. Unlike many streaming services these days, Paramount+ still offers a one-week free trial — so new subscribers can sign up to watch Sunday's selection this weekend and watch the rest of the Paramount+ library completely free for seven days.
March Madness Schedule 2024:
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March 19-20: First four games in Dayton, Ohio
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March 21-22: First round matches at various venues
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March 23-24: Second round matches at various venues
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March 28-29: Sweet 16 games at various venues
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March 30-31: Elite Eight games at various venues
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April 6: Final Four games at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona
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April 8: NCAA Championship Game at Start Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona
Which men's team is left in March Madness?
Here's who made the cut after the second round of the men's NCAA tournament:
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