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The NCAA basketball tournament, also known as March Madness, officially began …
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. The NCAA basketball tournament, also known as March Madness, officially began on March 15, and the first round will continue with dozens of games on March 17 and 18. The millions of people who filled out March Madness brackets will be tuning in to see which teams prevail and which score the biggest upsets. Gonzaga, Arizona, Kansas, and defending champion Baylor enter the men’s tournament as the top seeds, while South Carolina, Stanford, Louisville, and North Carolina State are the top-seeded women’s teams. March Madness games are being broadcast on multiple TV channels throughout the men’s tournament, including CBS, TBS, TNT, and TruTV. Many of these channels are available on live TV streaming services, like Sling, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV. CBS games can also be streamed live on Paramount Plus Premium ($10/month). The women’s tournament are airing on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN News, and ESPNU. The women’s final four will air on ESPN, and ESPN cable subscribers can stream the games as well.
