March Madness has kicked off with a bang, featuring thrilling upsets and standout performances in the first round of the Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament. No. 14 Oakland stunned No. 3 Kentucky, with Jack Gohlke hitting 10 three-pointers in a near-record-breaking performance. No. 11 Oregon’s Jermaine Couisnard scored 40 points to knock out No. 6 South Carolina, while No. 13 Yale pulled off a nail-biting victory over No. 4 Auburn.
As we head into the second round, underdog teams like Duquesne, James Madison, and Grand Canyon are looking to continue their Cinderella stories, while top seeds like North Carolina, UConn, and Purdue aim to avoid early exits. The winners this weekend will advance to the Sweet Sixteen next week.
To catch all the action, you can stream every game of the tournament by subscribing to Max and Paramount Plus with Showtime for a combined cost of $22 per month. Max, priced at $10 per month, will allow you to watch games on TBS, TNT, and TruTV, while Paramount Plus with Showtime at $12 per month will give you access to CBS games. This duo of streaming services offers the most affordable way to enjoy March Madness.
For a comprehensive viewing experience, you can access these streaming services on a variety of devices including smartphones, tablets, streaming platforms, smart TVs, and game consoles. Additionally, if you prefer a free option, you can watch select games on the NCAA’s March Madness Live site or app, though a pay TV subscription may be required after a three-hour preview.
As the tournament progresses, fans can look forward to exciting matchups, upsets, and intense competition leading up to the Final Four and the National Championship game. With the March Madness bracket set and top teams like UConn, Houston, and Purdue favored to win, college basketball enthusiasts are in for an action-packed tournament.