March Madness: How to watch men's and women's NCAA tournament basketball on Sling
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It's that wonderful time of year where college basketball fans and bracket-hopefuls put their strange selection methods to the test in the hopes of winning $1 million with a perfect bracket. It's never happened, but maybe this year is the year. Besides, ripping your bracket to shreds is a rite of passage for sports fans.
Since the days of streaming have taken over, it's gotten harder and harder to watch sporting events without cable. But, Sling has you covered this March, with coverage of games on the ESPN family of networks, ABC, TBS, TNT, TruTV and more. It's your home for March Madness without jumping through all the hoops (pun intended) of a million different streaming services.
Here's everything you need to know about streaming men's and women's college basketball on Sling.
Watch 2025 March Madness on Sling
What channels will March Madness games be on?
The men's tournament will air across CBS, TBS, TNT and TruTV. The women's tournament will air entirely across the ESPN suite, so ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPNews.
What channels does Sling offer?
Sling Orange and Sling Blue get you plenty of access to live sports, but for the true sports fans out there check out the Sports Extra package. When paired with Sling Orange (which really lends to sports fans), you'd be getting more of the ESPN-suite like ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU and ESPNews. If you're leaning into the women's tournament, Sling Orange with the Sports Extra Package is for you.
In addition, unlike some other cord-cutting streaming services, Sling actually carries TNT, TBS, TruTV and other Warner Bros. and Discovery owned networks. This means you will have the most access to March Madness and so much more with the click of a button.
Get the most access to March Madness with Sling
What is the difference between Sling Orange and Sling Blue?
- Sling Orange: The Sling Orange package has over 30 channels, including popular networks like ESPN, Disney Channel, CNN and HGTV. This is a popular pick for families and sports fans who want access to live game coverage and kid-friendly content. Sling Orange allows streaming on one device. Save 50% on your first month and pay just $23.
- Sling Blue: With more than 45 channels, Sling Blue caters to a wider audience with major networks like FOX, NBC, Bravo and National Geographic. This package is perfect for those who enjoy a nice mix of news, reality television and lifestyle programming. Sling Blue allows streaming on up to three devices. Save 50% on your first month and pay just $25.50.
Live sports on Sling TV
Sling Orange and Sling Blue get you plenty of access to live sports, but for the true sports fans out there check out the Sports Extra package. When paired with Sling Blue, the total cost of your first month would be just $31 and includes NFL Red Zone, Big Ten Network, Golf Channel, NBA TV, NHL Network, MLB Network, Tennis Channel and many more sports channels.
In addition, unlike some other cord-cutting streaming services, Sling actually carries TNT, TBS, TruTV and other Warner Bros. and Discovery owned networks. This means you will have full access to the the NBA season, March Madness, and so much more with the click of a button.
When does March Madness start?
March Madness officially kicks off with Selection Sunday, which takes place on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
Here's a look at the rest of schedule for both the men's and women's March Madness tournaments:
2025 Men's March Madness schedule
- March 16: Selection Sunday
- March 18-19: First Four
- March 20-21: First Round
- March 22-23: Second Round
- March 27-28: Sweet Sixteen
- March 29-30: Elite Eight
- April 5: Final Four
- April 7: National Championship
MEN'S TOURNAMENT: Men's 2025 NCAA March Madness basketball tournament venues, schedule, dates
Women's 2025 NCAA Tournament schedule
- March 16: Selection Sunday
- March 19-20: First Four
- March 21-22: First Round
- March 23-24: Second Round
- March 28-29: Sweet Sixteen
- March 30-31: Elite Eight
- April 4: Final Four
- April 6: National Championship
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