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Watch March Madness 2023: Livestream Saturday’s Games on CBS, TNT and TBS

The second round of games starts today.

March Madness is in full swing, and we’ve already seen one of the biggest upsets ever. No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson University, knocked off top seed Purdue 63-58 Friday night, marking just the second time in tournament history that a 16 seed beat a No. 1. That game followed another huge upset, on Thursday: No. 15 Princeton taking down No. 2 Arizona.

The second round of games, this weekend, could have more madness in store. It features the 32 teams that won on Thursday and Friday, including the two New Jersey Cinderellas, FDU and Princeton, all with a chance to advance in a single-elimination contest. The games continue all day and well into the night on CBS, TNT, TBS and TruTV.

Joe Munden Jr. of the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights celebrates. — Joe Munden Jr. and the No. 16 Fairleigh Dickinson Knights beat the No. 1 Purdue Boilermakers on Friday, in the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.

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Here’s everything you need to know to get in on the March Madness, from the Sweet 16 to the Final Four and the national championship game.

What is the March Madness TV schedule?

The schedule and channels for the second round games, this weekend, are listed below (all times Eastern).

Saturday, March 18

No. 5 San Diego State vs. No. 13 Furman (12:10 p.m.) CBS
No. 4 Tennessee vs. No. 5 Duke (2:40 p.m.) CBS
No. 1 Kansas vs. No. 8 Arkansas (5:15 p.m.) CBS
No. 7 Missouri vs. No. 15 Princeton (6:10 p.m.) TNT
No. 1 Houston vs. No. 9 Auburn (7:10 p.m.) TBS
No. 2 Texas vs. No. 10 Penn State (7:45 p.m.) CBS
No. 2 UCLA vs. No. 7 Northwestern (8:40 p.m.) TNT
No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 8 Maryland (9:40 p.m.) TBS

Sunday, March 19

No. 3 Xavier vs. No. 11 Pitt (12:10 p.m.) CBS
No. 3 Kansas State vs. No. 6 Kentucky (2:40 p.m.) CBS
No. 2 Marquette vs. No. 7 Michigan State (5:15 p.m.) CBS
No. 4 UConn vs. No. 5 Saint Mary’s (6:10 p.m.) TNT
No. 3 Baylor vs. No. 6 Creighton (7:10 p.m.) TBS
No. 9 Florida Atlantic vs. No. 16 FDU (7:45 p.m.) TruTV
No. 4 Indiana vs. No. 5 Miami (Fla.) (8:40 p.m.) TNT
No. 3 Gonzaga vs. No. 6 TCU (9:40 p.m.) TBS

Here’s the remaining schedule, round by round:

Second round: March 18-19
Sweet 16: March 23-24
Elite Eight: March 25-26
Final Four: April 1
NCAA championship game: April 3

What does the March Madness bracket look like now?

The March Madness bracket and matchups were revealed on Sunday, March 12. Alabama, Houston, Kansas and Purdue were listed as the top seeds in their respective regions. In a stunning upset, Purdue was eliminated in the first round by No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson, on Friday, March 17.

The full, updated bracket can be found on the NCAA’s website.

When did March Madness start?

With 68 teams invited to the Big Dance, the NCAA holds four play-in games to get the field down to 64. After that, the math works out to have four regional tournaments of 16 teams each. The winners of the four regional tournaments then advance to the Final Four, held this year in Houston.

March Madness began Tuesday, March 14, with two play-in games followed the next night by two more play-in matches. After those First Four games, the field of 64 was set and the tournament began in earnest with a full slate of games on Thursday and Friday, March 16 and 17. All 64 teams played and half were eliminated. This weekend features the winners of those games. Whoever triumphs moves on to the Sweet 16 next week.

How can I watch March Madness?

As in past years, the tournament is being shown across four channels: CBS, TBS, TNT and TruTV. Only one remaining game is on TruTV, but it’s a big one: Sunday’s matchup between Florida Atlantic and Fairleigh Dickinson University, the team that knocked off Purdue.

What channel is TruTV?

If the last time you watched something on TruTV was last March, then you might need some assistance finding it for this year’s tournament. Here’s a handy guide for some of the major cable or satellite TV providers:

Dish Network: 242
DirecTV: 246
Verizon Fios: 683
Xfinity: varies by location (search by street address and ZIP code)
Spectrum: varies by location (search by street address and ZIP code)

What channel is broadcasting the Final Four?

The Final Four and national championship game will air on CBS and stream on Paramount Plus.

Can I stream March Madness for free?

Go to the NCAA’s March Madness Live site or use its March Madness Live app and you’ll be able to watch games for free. You can watch March Madness Live on iOS and Android devices along with Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV and Xbox One. The app also supports AirPlay and Chromecast.

As with most things that are free, there’s a catch. Without proving you’re a pay-TV subscriber, you get only a three-hour preview, after which point you’ll need to log in to continue watching.

What are my other streaming options?

You can use a live TV streaming service to watch March Madness. Three of the five live TV streaming services offer the four channels needed to watch every tournament game, but keep in mind that not every service carries every local network, so check each one using the links below to make sure it carries CBS in your area.

You can also use Paramount Plus to watch some, but not all, of March Madness. Only the games shown on CBS are available on Paramount Plus.

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YouTube TV

Carries CBS, TBS, TNT and TruTV for $65 a month

YouTube TV costs $65 a month and includes CBS, TBS, TNT and TruTV. Plug in your ZIP code on its welcome page to see which local networks are available in your area. Read our YouTube TV review.

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Hulu

Hulu with Live TV

Carries CBS, TBS, TNT and TruTV for $70 a month

Hulu with Live TV costs $70 a month and includes CBS, TBS, TNT and TruTV. Click the «View channels in your area» link on its welcome page to see which local channels are offered in your ZIP code. Read our Hulu with Live TV review.

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DirecTV Stream

Carries CBS, TBS, TNT and TruTV for $75 a month

DirecTV Stream’s basic $75-a-month plan includes CBS, TBS, TNT and TruTV. You can use its channel lookup tool to see which local channels are available where you live. Read our DirecTV Stream review.

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Paramount Plus Premium

Carries CBS for $10 a month

Paramount Plus costs $10 a month for its Premium plan and will show March Madness games broadcast on CBS, including the Final Four. You can’t, however, watch the rest of the tournament shown on TBS, TNT or TruTV with Paramount Plus. Read our Paramount Plus review.

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Fubo TV

FuboTV

Carries CBS for $75 a month

FuboTV’s basic plan costs $75 a month and includes CBS but not TBS, TNT or TruTV. It isn’t the best choice for March Madness, but it’ll let you watch some early-round games, the Final Four and the championship game. Click here to see which local channels you get. Read our FuboTV review.

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Sling TV

Carries TBS, TNT and TruTV for $40 a month

Sling TV’s $40-a-month Blue plan includes TBS, TNT and TruTV. None of its plans include CBS, which means you can’t watch the culmination of March Madness on Sling. Read our Sling TV review.

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All the live TV streaming services above offer free trials, allow you to cancel anytime and require a solid internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out our live TV streaming services guide.

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Hint for today’s Strands puzzle

Today’s Strands theme is: Won’t you be my neighbor?

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Clue words to unlock in-game hints

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HEAR, REAM, LIME, RAIL, TRAIL, ROIL, COIL, BLUR, FIRE, FIGHT, FIGHTER, COME, COMET, ROAM.

Answers for today’s Strands puzzle

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MAYOR, JANITOR, TEACHER, LIBRARIAN, FIREFIGHTER.

Today’s Strands spangram

Today’s Strands spangram is COMMUNITY. To find it, look for the C that’s four letters down on the far left, and wind up and around.

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Purple group hint: Twist some Disney names.