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There's very little to choose between our fabulous Final Four Illinois, UConn, Arizona and Michigan, who'd each make for worth March Madness champions, but the Dan Hurley subplot is especially tantalizing, with the Huskies coach simultaneously straddling greatness and infamy.
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March Madness 2026 runs from Tuesday, March 17 to Monday, April 6. Full schedule below.
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Having led UConn to back-to-back National Championships in 2023 and 2024, Hurley has a chance to become the first coach since the legendary John Wooden to win three NCAA Division I men's basketball tournaments in four years. However, his moment of madness — one of several recent misdemeanors — in the closing seconds of UConn's sensational victory over overall top seed Duke, in which he went forehead-to-forehead with referee Roger Ayers, could and perhaps should have cost the Huskies their place in the Final Four. Up next are Illinois, whose dominance within the arc will spell trouble.
Arizona take on Michigan in the late game, which is looks like a genuinely interesting all-No.1 seed matchup. The Wildcats are a well-balanced team, equally proficient offensively and defensively, but they don't shoot 3-pointers, and the Wolverines' formidable defense is more than capable of forcing them to play to their weaknesses.
Check out all of the TV and streaming details below to find out how to watch March Madness 2026 from anywhere, including free options.
March Madness schedule 2026
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FINAL FOUR
Saturday, April 4
6:09 p.m. — (3) Illinois vs (2) UConn | TBS, TNT & TruTV
8:09 p.m. — (1) Arizona vs (1) Michigan | TBS, TNT & TruTV
2026 NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Monday, April 6 | TBS, TNT, TruTV
(All times ET)
How to watch March Madness 2026 for FREE
Good news! All March Madness games are free-to-air on DAZN in the U.K.. Just register an account and you'll be able to tune in.
Outside the U.K.? You'll need to use this VPN to unblock DAZN UK and watch that free March Madness coverage. Details below...
How to watch March Madness 2026 from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching college basketball on your usual subscription?
You can still tune into March Madness live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
Watch March Madness 2026 in the U.S. without cable
In the U.S., March Madness is split between TBS, TNT, TruTV and CBS.
If you've already cut the cord and don't have a cable package, you can watch every game live via an OTT cable TV alternative.
TBS, TNT and TruTV also simulcast their games on Max, which starts at $16.99/month for a plan that includes live sports.
CBS simulcasts its coverage on Paramount Plus. Plans start at $13.99/month, but you can get 30 days for $1 by signing up to Walmart Plus.
How to watch March Madness 2026 in the U.K.
In the U.K., March Madness is free-to-air on DAZN.
Alternatively, Disney Plus will stream all of the games as well with prices starting at just £5.99.
If you're on holiday outside the U.K., you can still follow your usual March Madness basketball live streams by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN.
How to watch March Madness 2026 in Canada
TSN is providing comprehensive March Madness coverage in Canada.
TSN Plus grants access to everything TSN has to offer for just CA$8/month or CA$80/year.
If you live in Canada but aren't at home right now, you can still watch March Madness live streams by using a quality VPN like NordVPN to unlock your usual service.
How to watch March Madness 2026 in Australia
In Australia, college basketball has been subject to a lot of chopping and changing this season, but it appears to have found a home on ESPN via Foxtel as well as Disney Plus.
Don't have Foxtel? ESPN's coverage is also shown on Kayo Sports — grab a 7-day FREE trial now.
After the freebie trial, Kayo plans start from AU$30/month and include NFL, cricket, AFL, rugby, F1 2026 and more.
Not in Australia right now? You can use a VPN like NordVPN to tune in on your account as if you were back home.
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