There's a simple way to watch March Madness 2026 FREE in *USA*

Rob Dockery (99) of the La Salle Explorers drives the ball while Derek Simpson (0) of the St. Joseph's Hawks defends during an NCAA men's basketball game at Hagan Arena in Philadelphia, United States, on March 7, 2026 (Photo by Dan Squicciarini/NurPhoto via Getty Images). — (Image credit: Getty Images)

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March Madness – the NCAA men’s basketball tournament – features 68 college and university teams from across the United States. And the “madness”? Well, it comes from the tournament’s brutal knockout format – one bad night can instantly end even the strongest team’s championship hopes.

The 2026 edition tips off at 6:40 p.m. on March 17 with Howard vs UMBC. However, it is Duke, Arizona, Florida, and Michigan who enter the tournament as the No.1 seeds, with the Blue Devils earning the honor of overall top seed on Selection Sunday.

How to watch March Madness 2026 for FREE

How to watch March Madness free outside USA

Brits in the States can still watch March Madness free with a fast, stable VPN (don't get a cheap one, they're useless for streaming).

We use NordVPN (save 70%) — plus, we have a huge sale discount below... only for NCAA fans.

Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the United States and want watch the March Madness for free, you'd select 'United Kingdom' from the server list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to DAZN and tune into the March Madness free stream from the USA.

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March Madness schedule 2026

A Lehigh Mountain Hawks fan holds up a sign reading ''MADNESS LIVES HERE'' during the 2026 Patriot League Men's Basketball Championship game at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, United States, on March 10, 2026 (Photo by Dan Squicciarini/NurPhoto via Getty Images). — (Image credit: Getty Images)

FIRST FOUR
Tuesday, March 17 — Wednesday, March 18

FIRST ROUND
Thursday, March 19 — Friday, March 20

SECOND ROUND
Saturday, March 21 — Sunday, March 22

SWEET 16
Thursday, March 26 — Friday, March 27

ELITE EIGHT
Saturday, March 28 — Sunday, March 29

FINAL FOUR
Saturday, April 4

2026 NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Monday, April 6

(All times ET)

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There's a simple way to watch March Madness 2026 FREE in USA