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March Madness has arrived. Now that the men's brackets have been revealed , it's time to build your own bracket for the 2026 men's NCAA basketball tournament — and get ready to watch. Just like last year, the two tournaments (men's and women's) are spread across a range of channels, so if you’re looking for how to watch March Madness, Yahoo Sports has you covered.

Here’s everything you need to know about watching the men’s NCAA basketball tournament live this week, from the First Four games all the way to the championship. How to watch men's March Madness 2026 Dates: March 17 - April 6, 2026 TV channels: CBS, TBS, TNT, TruTV Streaming: Paramount+ , DirecTV and more When does March Madness start? The men's NCAA tournament games tip off with the First Four on Tuesday, March 17.

The women's side will tip off on Wednesday, March 18. When does March Madness end? The men's NCAA basketball tournament concludes with the championship game on Monday, April 6, 2026.

What channel is March Madness on in 2026? Games in the men’s NCAA tournament will air across CBS, TBS, TNT and TruTV. The women’s NCAA tournament will air across the ESPN suite — ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNews and ABC.