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March Madness 2027: how to watch
The 2027 NCAA men's tournament starts with Selection Sunday on March 14 and ends with the Final Four in Detroit on April 3 and 5. Dates, channels and free ways to watch. 139 days to go.
| Selection Sunday | March 14, 2027 |
| First round | March 18–19, 2027 |
| Final Four | April 3 and 5, 2027, Ford Field, Detroit |
| TV | CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV |
| Free option | Yes: games on CBS with a TV antenna |
Where to watch
- CBSFree over the air with a TV antenna. CBS is expected to show the Final Four and title game in 2027.
- TBSCable or satellite, or a live TV streaming service.
- TNTCable or satellite, or a live TV streaming service.
- truTVCable or satellite, or a live TV streaming service.
- Paramount+Streams the games on CBS. Needs a subscription.
- HBO MaxStreams the games on TBS, TNT and truTV. Needs a subscription.
- March Madness LiveThe official NCAA app. Some games need a TV provider login.
Key dates
- Mar 14Selection Sunday: the bracket is revealed
- Mar 16–17Opening round
- Mar 18–19First round
- Mar 20–21Second round
- Mar 25–28Sweet 16 and Elite Eight
- Apr 3Final Four, Ford Field, Detroit
- Apr 5National championship game
Questions
When does March Madness 2027 start?
Selection Sunday is March 14, 2027. The opening round is March 16–17 and the first round is March 18–19.
When and where is the 2027 Final Four?
The national semifinals are Saturday, April 3, and the championship is Monday, April 5, 2027, at Ford Field in Detroit.
What channel is the Final Four on in 2027?
CBS is expected to show the 2027 Final Four and title game, based on the CBS and TBS rotation. The NCAA hasn't posted the final broadcast list yet.
Is there a free March Madness live stream?
Yes, legally, for games on CBS: they're free over the air with a TV antenna. Games on TBS, TNT and truTV need a paid TV or streaming service. Sites promising free streams are unofficial and often unsafe.