March Madness 2016 is almost here, and the only thing crazier than the tournament itself is all the ways you can watch and stream the games.
With multiple networks and 12 free streaming option available, it can be madness (see what I did there?) trying to figure out where an when to watch- which is where I come in.
I have a complete breakdown of all the ways to watch, as well as the complete schedule, so you can catch all the actions and scores from home or on the go.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch:
ON TV
The tournament, which starts on Tuesday, March 15, with the First Four, will once again be broadcast live by CBS and Turner Sports across four national television networks: TBS, CBS, TNT and truTV.
Streaming:
All the games will be streamed for free on the NCAA March Madness Live website and through their app for iOS, Android and Windows, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablets, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Roku players, Roku TVs.
Be aware that access is free provided you sign-in using a participating cable provider.
Apple TV users will also have the new split screen feature, which lets you watch 2 games at once, side-by-side.
In addition, Apple TV and Chromecast users can also stream to their TV sets by using AirPlay, which will mirror what’s on your Macbook or Android device to you TV.
For those without cable, you can stream for free on PC’s through CBS Sports, and on devices with the CBS Sports app for iOS, Android and Windows; CBS is allowing access without having to sign-in for the tournament.
TNT, TBS and truTV will also stream for free, but you will need to sign-in for access.
Schedule:
Here is the complete tournament schedule:
Tuesday, March 15 – First Four
Time (EST) Channel Game
6:30 p.m. truTV Teams TBA
9 p.m. truTV Teams TBA
Wednesday, March 16 – First Four
Time (ET) Network Game
6:30 p.m. truTV Teams TBA
9 p.m. truTV Teams TBA
Thursday, March 17 – First Round
Time (EST) Channel Game
Noon CBS Teams TBA
12:30 p.m. truTV Teams TBA
1 p.m. TNT Teams TBA
1:30 p.m. TBS Teams TBA
2:30 p.m. CBS Teams TBA
3 p.m. truTV Teams TBA
3:50 p.m. TNT Teams TBA
4:20 p.m. TBS Teams TBA
6:45 p.m. TNT Teams TBA
7 p.m. CBS Teams TBA
7:15 p.m. TBS Teams TBA
7:15 p.m. truTV Teams TBA
9:15 p.m. TNT Teams TBA
9:30 p.m. CBS Teams TBA
9:45 p.m. TBS Teams TBA
9:55 p.m. truTV Teams TBA
Friday, March 18 – First Round
Time (EST) Channel Game
Noon CBS Teams TBA
12:30 p.m. truTV Teams TBA
1 p.m. TNT Teams TBA
1:30 p.m. TBS Teams TBA
2:30 p.m. CBS Teams TBA
3 p.m. truTV Teams TBA
3:50 p.m. TNT Teams TBA
4:20 p.m. TBS Teams TBA
6:45 p.m. TNT Teams TBA
7 p.m. CBS Teams TBA
7:15 p.m. TBS Teams TBA
7:15 p.m. truTV Teams TBA
9:15 p.m. TNT Teams TBA
9:30 p.m. CBS Teams TBA
9:45 p.m. TBS Teams TBA
9:55 p.m. truTV Teams TBA
Saturday, March 19 – Second Round
Time (EST) Channel Game
Noon CBS Teams TBA
2:30 p.m. CBS Teams TBA
5 p.m. CBS Teams TBA
6 p.m. TNT Teams TBA
7 p.m. TBS Teams TBA
7:30 p.m. CBS Teams TBA
8:30 p.m. TNT Teams TBA
9:30 p.m. TBS Teams TBA
Sunday, March 20 – Second Round
Time (EST) Channel Game
Noon CBS Teams TBA
2:30 p.m. CBS Teams TBA
5 p.m. CBS Teams TBA
6 p.m. TNT Teams TBA
7 p.m. TBS Teams TBA
7:30 p.m. truTV Teams TBA
8:30 p.m. TNT Teams TBA
9:30 p.m. TBS Teams TBA
Thursday, March 24 – Sweet Sixteen
Time (EST) Channel Game
7 p.m. CBS Teams TBA
7:15 p.m. TBS Teams TBA
9:30 p.m. CBS Teams TBA
9:45 p.m. TBS Teams TBA
Friday, March 25 – Sweet Sixteen
Time (EST) Channel Game
7 p.m. CBS Teams TBA
7:15 p.m. TBS Teams TBA
9:30 p.m. CBS Teams TBA
9:45 p.m. TBS Teams TBA
Saturday, March 26 – Elite Eight
Time (EST) Channel Game
6 p.m. CBS Teams TBA
8:30 p.m. CBS Teams TBA
Sunday, March 27 – Elite Eight
Time (EST) Channel Game
6 p.m. TBS Teams TBA
8:30 p.m. TBS Teams TBA
Saturday, April 2 – Final Four
Time (EST) Channel Game
4 p.m. TBS The Final Four Show
6 p.m. TBS Teams TBA
6 p.m. TNT Team Stream
6 p.m. truTV Team Stream
8:30 p.m. TBS Teams TBA
8:30 p.m. TNT Team Stream
8:30 p.m. truTV Team Stream
Monday, April 4 – National Championship
Time (EST) Channel Game
9 p.m. TBS Teams TBA
9 p.m. TNT Team Stream
9 p.m. truTV Team Stream
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