Best Ways to Watch NCAA Tournament Games on March 22, 2026

It’s March Madness time and we’re here to help you catch all the exciting action! Whether you’re a fan of the men’s or women’s NCAA Tournament, we’ve got you covered with the viewing picks for March 22, 2026.

For the men’s NCAA Tournament, CBS has a great lineup with a tripleheader starting with Miami (FL) vs. Purdue at 12:10 p.m. Eastern time. Then, catch Kentucky vs. Iowa State around 2:45 p.m. If you’re looking to watch St. John’s take on Kansas at 5:15 p.m., head over to CBS. Alternatively, TNT/HBO Max will be airing Tennessee vs. Virginia at 6:10 p.m.

In the evening, TBS/HBO Max will bring you Iowa vs. Florida at 7:10 p.m., followed by Utah State vs. Arizona on truTV/HBO Max at approximately 7:50 p.m. Later in the night, TNT/HBO Max will showcase UCLA vs. UConn around 8:45 p.m., and then TBS/HBO Max will air Texas Tech vs. Alabama at approximately 9:45 p.m.

Don’t forget to tune in to the pregame and studio shows. NCAA Tip-Off at 5 p.m. on TNT/HBO Max, March Madness 360 on CBS Sports Network at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m., and the NCAA March Madness Bracket Breakdown on CBS Sports Network at 1 a.m. on Monday.

For the women’s NCAA Tournament, ESPN will start off the afternoon with Maryland at North Carolina at noon, followed by North Carolina State at Michigan on ABC at 1 p.m., and Mississippi at Minnesota on ESPN at 2 p.m. Later in the day, catch exciting matchups like Texas Tech at LSU on ABC at 3 p.m., Baylor at Duke on ESPN at 4 p.m., and more.

There’s also the National Invitation Tournament and Women’s Basketball Invitational Tournament to keep an eye on. For the full schedule, stay updated on the latest games and channels. Enjoy the games and may the best teams win!