Work productivity in America will likely dip over the next two days, as millions tune in to the initial 32 games of the much-anticipated annual men’s collegiate basketball tournament.
If you’re not in front of a TV or don’t have a cable subscription, there are a few ways to catch the live action with an Internet connection.
For those of you that want to watch the first four days of the tournament this weekend — arguably the most exciting games — for free, a nice option is probably Sling TV, the new online streaming service from Dish. For $20 a month, you can access live feeds of TBS, TNT, and truTV. However, there is also a 7-day trial available, and you can cancel online at any time — this might be the best bet for cord-cutting college basketball fans. In addition, Xbox One owners have the option of a 1-month Sling TV trial.
Meanwhile, the NCAA is live streaming every single game here — but you’ll need a subscription to Comcast, DirectTV, Dish, and other providers to access the feeds. Games on CBS won’t require log-in credentials; however, anything on TBS, TNT, or truTV will. You can also use the March Madness Live app (iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Windows, Amazon) to watch from your mobile device.
If there is one game on TBS, TNT, or truTV you really want to watch online, but you don’t have cable credentials, March Madness Live offers a 3-hour live video “trial.”
Here’s a full schedule of all the games, including TV information. If you still need help filling out your bracket, Bing has some data-backed advice here.
