Watch March Madness 2026 Sweet 16 and Elite 8 for Free without Cable

The action is heating up as the Sweet 16 of March Madness 2026 kicks off, with plenty of drama ready to unfold. In case you’re wondering, not a single perfect bracket remains standing out of the millions tracked across popular platforms like ESPN, CBS, and Yahoo. So, if you’re still in the running in your office pool, you’re in good company!

It’s worth noting that this year, there are no mid-major Cinderellas left in the tournament for the second year running. The Sweet 16 is all about power-conference teams this time around, showcasing how factors like NIL and the transfer portal are reshaping college basketball.

The upcoming third and fourth rounds are set to start this Thursday, bringing us some exciting matchups despite the absence of classic underdog stories. So, where and when can you catch all the Sweet 16 action from March Madness 2026?

Here’s a quick rundown of the upcoming games:

– Thursday, March 26:
– No. 11 Texas vs. No. 2 Purdue at 7:10 p.m. ET on CBS (SAP Center, San Jose, CA)
– No. 9 Iowa vs. No. 4 Nebraska at 7:30 p.m. ET on TBS (Toyota Center, Houston, TX)
– No. 4 Arkansas vs. No. 1 Arizona at 9:45 p.m. ET on CBS (SAP Center, San Jose, CA)
– No. 3 Illinois vs. No. 2 Houston at 10:05 p.m. ET on TBS (Toyota Center, Houston, TX)

– Friday, March 27:
– No. 5 St. John’s vs. No. 1 Duke at 7:10 p.m. ET on CBS (Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.)
– No. 4 Alabama vs. No. 1 Michigan at 7:35 p.m. ET on TBS (United Center, Chicago, IL)
– No. 3 Michigan State vs. No. 2 UConn at 9:45 p.m. ET on CBS (Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.)
– No. 6 Tennessee vs. No. 2 Iowa State at 10:10 p.m. ET on TBS (United Center, Chicago, IL)

And remember, the winners of the Sweet 16 won’t get much time to breathe. The Elite 8 is on the horizon, scheduled for Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29, airing on CBS and TBS.

Looking ahead, the Final Four will take place on Saturday, April 4, and the National Championship will be decided on Monday, April 6, all airing on TBS.

If you’re wondering how to catch the games for free or online, here are some options to keep you in the loop:

– CBS Sports and Turner Sports show all tournaments across TBS, CBS, TNT, truTV, and their digital platforms, including March Madness Live.
– Various streaming services like Paramount+, Max, Disney+ bundle, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, and Fubo TV offer different plans and pricing to cater to your viewing preferences.
– You can also stream every game on the NCAA website and via March Madness Live, where some free viewing windows are typically available early in the tournament.

So, get ready to witness the hoops action unfold in this year’s March Madness, whether you’re watching from the comfort of your living room or on the go. Here’s to an exciting Sweet 16 and beyond!