SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: Brayden Burries #5 of the Arizona Wildcats celebrates against the Purdue Boilermakers during the Elite Eight round game of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at SAP Center on March 28, 2026 in San Jose, California. Bob Drebin/NCAA Photos via Getty Images If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission.
With The Chainsmokers set to headline the “Bridge Show” between games, the Final Four: NCAA Men’s March Madness games take place on Saturday, Apr. 4. The top four teams in college basketball compete against each other to see which two are going to the 2026 National Championship game.
You can watch the Final Four of play starting with the No. 3-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini takes on the No. 2-ranked UConn Huskies at 3:09 p.m. PT/6:09 p.m. ET. It’s followed by No. 1-ranked Michigan Wolverines going head-to-head against No. 1-ranked Arizona Wildcats at 5:49 p.m. PT/8:49 p.m. ET. Both games broadcast on TBS and truTV, and livestream on HBO Max.
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At a Glance: How to Stream Final Four 2026: NCAA Men’s March Madness Online
- When: Apr. 4
- Channels: TBS and truTV
- Stream online: DirecTV, HBO Max, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV
If you want to catch all of the college basketball action, keep reading to find out how to watch the Final Four with and without a cable subscription, including ways to watch for free.
How to Watch the Final Four 2026: NCAA Men’s March Madness Without Cable
The Final Four 2026: Men’s March Madness airs on TBS and truTV, while games livestream on HBO Max. Moreover, the networks TBS and truTV are also available via web-based cable alternative services, including DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV and Sling TV — some of which offer free trials.
Ahead, find out how to watch tournament games with and without a cable subscription.
DirecTV
get directv free trialOne of the best ways to watch games is on DirecTV.
The cable alternative’s “MySports” package offers TBS and truTV, plus more than 20 other channels. In addition, the streamer has a five-day free trial available, while you can either cancel or keep the service after the free trial is over, with prices starting at $44.99 for the first two months of service ($69.99 per month afterwards).
Meanwhile, DirecTV is offering three months of HBO Max for free when you signup for one of its signature packages with prices starting at $89.99 per month — after a five-day free trial. In fact, you can add up to three months of MGM+, Starz and other premium services at no additional cost.
Courtesy of WBD HBO Max
Sign up via Prime Video Get HBO MaxHBO Max has the B/R Sports add-on for free, as part of its streaming service.
Available through Prime Video, HBO Max’s sports hub has access to Final Four: NCAA Men’s March Madness games starting at $10.99 per month; note that a Prime Membership ($14.99 monthly or $139 annually) or Prime Video subscription ($8.99 monthly) is required. In addition, HBO Max includes NHL on TNT, U.S. Soccer, MotoGP and other sports leagues. The service has hit movies like Sinners, One Battle After Another, Barbie, The Zone of Interest, Wonka, Avatar: The Way of Water and others, as well as award-winning series, such as The Last of Us, Hacks, The White Lotus and others.
Hulu + Live TV
Get Hulu + live TV Free TrialStream TBS and truTV on Hulu + Live TV for free with 3-day free trial.
The streaming service has access to more than 95 live channels — like TBS and truTV — starting at $89.99 per month and comes with Hulu’s entire streaming library, as well as Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited. Right now, Hulu + Live TV offers a three-day free trial, so you can watch for free.
Sling
Get SlingStream TNT, TBS and truTV, on Sling’s Orange + Blue package.
The Sling Orange + Blue package includes TBS and truTV for Final Four: Men’s March Madness. Sling currently does not offer a free trial. Please note: Pricing and channel availability varies from TV market-to-TV market. Learn more about Sling Orange + Blue here.
How to Watch the Final Four 2026: NCAA Men’s March Madness With Cable
The Final Four 2026: NCAA Men’s March Madness tournament broadcasts across TBS and truTV in the U.S. You can watch those channels online on their respective websites by logging in with your cable TV provider account.
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