Watch NCAA Men’s March Madness 2026 Live Online: Livestream Options

The NCAA Men’s March Madness tournament is back, and it’s gearing up to be an exciting one. With the highest ratings in eight years and nearly 21 million viewers, college basketball fans are in for a treat. The Duke Blue Devils are the favorites to win it all, but teams like Michigan, Arizona, and Florida (the reigning champions) are all contenders, making this season one to watch for upsets.

The action kicks off with the First Four games on Tuesday, Mar. 17. You can catch UMBC Retrievers vs. Howard Bison at 3:40 p.m. PT/6:40 p.m. ET, and Texas Longhorns vs. NC State Wolfpack at 6:15 p.m. PT/9:15 p.m. ET. Both games will be broadcast on truTV and livestreamed on HBO Max. For a full schedule and bracket of the 2026 NCAA Men’s March Madness tournament, check out the link provided. Get ready for some high-flying college basketball action!