Watch Live College Basketball on Roku: March Madness 2023

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Are you ready for March Madness 2023? The annual college basketball tournament is just around the corner, and if you’re wondering how to watch it on your Roku device, we can help. With NCAA March Madness Live on Roku, fans of all teams can access live streaming of every game in the tournament—both men’s and women’s games—plus additional content like highlights, classic games, legends interviews, and more.

In this article, we’ll explain how to watch men’s and women’s college basketball action live on your Roku device throughout March Madness 2023.

March Madness on Roku

You’d access NCAA basketball tournament action through the March Madness Live channel since it offers the free preview. Hoops fans, this app’s got you covered with live NCAA tournament games across CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV.

After the free preview, you’ll need pay TV credentials. Consider DIRECTV STREAM, Sling, YouTube TV or a digital antenna for CBS.

Bottom line, with the right combo of streaming services or an antenna, you can cut cords and still catch all of March Madness. Just download the channel and authenticate for the full live coverage. Enjoy the madness on your big screen thanks to Roku compatibility.

How to Access NCAA March Madness Live Roku App

You can watch games on the NCAA March Madness Live channel on your Roku device. However, a pay TV subscription is required for live game coverage after the initial three-hour free preview period.

Subscription Requirements

After following the initial preview, you’ll have to obtain a subscription for games on TBS, TNT, and truTV, friend, even though CBS action is free using Paramount+.

• DIRECTV STREAM
• Sling TV
• Hulu with Live TV
• FuboTV
• YouTube TV

To access the full tournament coverage on the NCAA March Madness Live Roku app, a pay TV subscription is required from a supported provider after the limited 3-hour preview. This allows access to the games broadcast on Turner channels. Meanwhile, CBS games can be streamed without a pay TV subscription using Paramount+.

Participating Pay TV Providers

You can stream live March Madness games through major providers like DIRECTV STREAM, Sling TV, and Hulu with Live TV using the NCAA March Madness Live app on Roku. To activate, simply sign in with your TV provider credentials. DIRECTV STREAM, Sling TV, and Hulu with Live TV offer the TBS, TNT, and truTV channels needed to watch games.

Traditional cable and satellite providers also provide access. Additionally, Paramount+ allows you to view live CBS station broadcasts. With a compatible provider, you’re able to watch live college basketball on Roku during March Madness.

Activation Steps for Roku Users

Simply follow the on-screen prompts after downloading the app to link your pay TV provider for full access to live tournament games.

1. Select Activate Device from the app’s menu.
2. Choose your TV provider from the list.
3. Sign in with your provider username and password.
4. Allow access to verify subscription.
5. Start streaming live NCAA March Madness games!

Linking the app to an active pay TV subscription with DIRECTV STREAM, Sling TV, Hulu Live TV or a traditional cable/satellite provider gives you full access to live NCAA tournament action after the initial preview period.

Roku activation through the app makes it easy to unlock NCAA March Madness streaming.

How to Watch Men’s March Madness Games Live on Roku

You can stream CBS games on Paramount+ or use your Roku device to access your local CBS affiliate through the CBS app. For games on TBS, TNT, and truTV, you’ll need to use the NCAA March Madness Live Roku channel and have a participating pay TV subscription after the free preview.

Streaming Options for CBS Games

You can catch the live NCAA hoops action on your Roku by using Paramount+ Premium to stream local CBS stations.

Streaming Service	Description	Price
Paramount+ Premium	Streams live CBS, including NCAA tournament games	$9.99/month
Locast (select markets only)	Nonprofit streaming of local channels	Free/$5+ monthly donation
Hulu + Live TV	Includes live local CBS stations	$69.99/month

With options like Paramount+ and Hulu + Live TV, you can easily access live CBS broadcasts on Roku and enjoy all the Madness.

NCAA March Madness Live Roku App for Non-CBS Games

Get on the NCAA March Madness Live Roku app! That’ll let you stream non-CBS games after a free preview.

• Live tournament action
• On-demand highlights
• Bracket updates
• Schedules and scores

Watch all the March Madness matchups on this handy Roku channel. Sign in and enjoy the madness!

How to Watch Women’s March Madness Games Live on Roku

Looking to watch the Women’s NCAA Tournament live on your Roku device? You can access ESPN family network games through streaming services like Sling TV, which offers an Orange package with 30+ channels including ESPN.

To view ABC games, simply connect an antenna and find your local affiliate on AntennaWeb. Hulu Live, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, and FuboTV also provide access to ABC as well as the ESPN channels needed to catch all the March Madness action.

Streaming Options for ESPN Family Networks

Despite the Roku limitations, fans have multiple options for accessing ESPN family networks to watch women’s March Madness live, including streaming services like Sling TV that carry those channels.

Here are some cord-cutter choices for streaming ESPN networks on Roku:

Streaming Service	ESPN	ESPN2	ESPNU
Sling Orange	Yes	No	No
Sling Orange + Sports Extra	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hulu + Live TV	Yes	Yes	Yes
YouTube TV	Yes	Yes	Yes

With services like Sling TV and Hulu + Live TV, Roku owners can access ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNU to catch all the women’s college basketball action.

Antenna Access to ABC Games

Put up an antenna with AntennaWeb, so you can freely access ABC’s amazing tournament games. This liberating option gives cord-cutters free over-the-air access to ABC for the women’s NCAA championship match on April 2nd.

Tune into ABC at 3 PM ET to catch all the action, including the Final Four games on March 31st. An antenna pulls in ABC’s broadcast signal for zero cost, making it a budget-friendly way to watch select tournament games.

With the right antenna and location, you can say goodbye to cable and stream the thrills of March Madness.

Streaming Services for ESPN and ABC

Should sporty streaming services such as Sling and YouTube quickly satisfy cord-cutters’ cravings for cable-free coverage of college championships? For the Women’s NCAA Tournament on ESPN, cord cutters can subscribe to YouTube TV, Hulu Live, Sling TV, or DIRECTV STREAM to stream games live.

Access to ABC for the championship is included with some services or available with an antenna. Roku provides all these streaming options, freeing basketball fans from cable for March’s madness.

When to Watch March Madness Games

You can watch all of the March Madness games on Roku this year. The Men’s NCAA Tournament runs from March 14th through April 3rd, while the Women’s NCAA Tournament starts on March 15th and concludes on April 2nd.

Schedule for Men’s NCAA Tournament

You’ll wanna catch those First Four play-in matchups and follow the bracket all the way to the championship game if you don’t wanna miss any of the Men’s March Madness action. The Men’s NCAA Tournament schedule officially kicks off March 14th with the First Four games.

Then it’s on to the first and second rounds March 16th through 19th. Don’t miss those exciting Sweet 16 and Elite 8 matchups March 23rd through 26th. The Men’s Final Four is April 1st at the UD Arena in Dayton, OH. Catch it all live on CBS, TBS, TNT, truTV and streaming with a variety of options.

Schedule for Women’s NCAA Tournament

Your heart races as the Final Four tips off on March 31, with the national championship game between the last two standing set for April 2 at 3 p.m. ET on ABC. The Women’s NCAA Tournament schedule starts with First Four games on ESPNU and ESPN2.

Then come the First and Second Rounds on various dates. The Sweet 16 and Elite Eight occur later in March. Fans can access games on ESPN networks through streaming services like Roku, Fire TV, and Apple TV.

Additional Content on NCAA March Madness Live Roku App

In addition to live tournament coverage, the NCAA March Madness Live Roku app provides you with extra content to enhance your college hoops experience. You can watch on-demand highlights, live streams, classic games featuring legendary players and moments, plus even more content to get you pumped for March Madness.

The app offers a comprehensive package for any college basketball fanatic, with highlights, archives, and live action to fully immerse you in the thrills of the tournament. From buzzer-beating shots to dominant team performances, the NCCA March Madness Live app lets you relive the excitement on your Roku device.

On-Demand Highlights

Bet’cha you’d enjoy catchin’ those can’t-miss NCAA tournament highlights on demand with the March Madness Roku app instead of missin’ ’em live.

1. Rewatch the top plays from past games
2. See clutch shots and game-changing moments
3. Catch all the highlight-reel dunks and buzzer-beaters
4. Relive the excitement of close finishes and overtime thrillers
5. Get recaps of the biggest upsets and stunning comebacks

Rather than missin’ the madness, use the app to get all the unforgettable tournament moments on demand.

Live Streams, Classic Games, Legends, and More

My friend, feel the excitement as you relive those legendary performances from March Madness history, stirring up nostalgia on demand with the NCAA March Madness Live channel. Beyond live games, immerse yourself in classic NCAA tournament games, spotlights on legendary players, analysis of live streams, discussions of memorable moments, and exploration of bonus content.

With DIRECTV STREAM, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and Vidgo providing access, you can experience the thrill of past March Madness glory anytime.

How to Watch March Madness on Other Platforms

If you’re looking to watch March Madness basketball on platforms other than Roku, the NCAA March Madness Live app is also available on the Apple App Store for iOS devices, in the Microsoft Store for Xbox, and in the Amazon Appstore for Amazon Fire TV.

With these options, you’ll be able to stream live games and access extra March Madness content regardless of your preferred device.

Apple App Store

You’d be glued to your phone for hours with the NCAA March Madness Live streaming app available in the ginormous Apple App Store!

1. Compatible with iPhone and iPad.
2. Provides live game streams.
3. Offers real-time game stats and highlights.

The official NCAA March Madness Live app brings all the excitement of the college basketball tournaments to users on the go. With access to live games, stats, highlights, and more, basketball fans can stay connected no matter where they are.

Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, this is a slam dunk streaming solution for Apple users wanting every buzzer beater and bracket buster this March.

Xbox

Catch college hoops on the go by downloading the March Madness Live app on Xbox. Streaming live NCAA basketball is effortless with the Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S thanks to an intuitive Xbox app. Hoops fans can enjoy the exhilarating March Madness gaming experience right on their favorite gaming consoles.

With Roku compatibility, streaming on Xbox opens up more ways to tune into the big dance this March.

FireTV

You can live stream March Madness games on Fire TV using the March Madness Live app, with over 68% of U.

Simply download the March Madness Live app on your Fire TV and login with your TV provider credentials to access live games after the initial preview period.

Fire TV offers a robust streaming experience for March Madness, with easy setup, voice controls via Alexa, and access to key channels like TBS, TNT, TruTV, and your local CBS station.

Consider a Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Cube, or Fire TV Edition smart TV to enjoy college basketball conveniently this month.