March Madness is wrapping up soon. NCAA Tournament – Final Four will be played on 6th April and the championship is on the 8th. A lucky few might get the chance to attend these games live in stadiums across the country, but most fans will have to settle for TV.
So, which are the best platforms to watch the 2019 March Madness tournament and feel a part of the frenzy?
Cable TV for Americans
Americans can catch all the action live on two of the biggest sports cable TV channels: CBS Sports and Turner Sports. These channels will be streaming the games live via their subsidiaries as follows:
6th April: Final Four round airing on CBS
8th April: Championship airing on CBS
The Internet for International Fans
The popularity of March Madness transcends American borders. Fortunately, anyone from anywhere in the world can watch the game live via the internet. A variety of popular streaming sites will be airing the games live. They include:
- YouTube TV
YouTube TV is the go-to platform for all major sporting events across the U.S. and the world. This platform has access to CBS Sports and Turner Sports, so it will be streaming the games live as they air on these cable TVs. And, unlike cable TV, you can catch all the games in one place – you can also record the games to view later and relive the action as it comes with unlimited DVR storage space.
All you need to access YouTube TV is good internet connection and a P.C., smart TV, or any other internet-enabled gadget.
Price: $40 per month.
Free trial period: 7 days.
- Hulu TV
Hulu TV also has access to CBS Sports and Turner Sports and, as such, will be airing the matches live as they happen. It too offers the convenience of watching all the games on one place unlike cable TV which has distributed viewership across different subsidiaries. Additionally, it also comes with 50 hours’ worth of free DVR storage – you can also upgrade this to 200 hours at an extra fee.
Price: $39.99 per month.
Free trial period: 7 days.
- Fubo TV
Fubo TV is a lesser known streaming platform, but it too offers unfettered access to all the games live. It is also popular with many other sports channels for all-round sports enthusiasts. It is accessible via all the major browsers as well as a range of gadgets and platforms including Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, iOS, Android, and Chromecast, among others. It also offers 50 hours’ worth of free DVR storage space in case you want to record to watch later.
Price: $44.99 per month with a discount of $10 for the first month.
Free trial period: 7 days.
- Sling TV
Sling TV has several advantages over the rest of the options. For starters, it is accessible via a wider range of gadgets including Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Android TV, AirTV Player, Xiaomi, LG Smart TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, iOS, Android, Fire tablets, Xbox One, and Chrome web browser. It is also cheaper.
However, there is one big catch – it has contracts with only three of the four licensed broadcasters, so you may miss some of the matches.
Price: $25 per month.
Free trial period: 7 days.
Catch the Action Live
There is nothing holding you back from watching the 2019 March Madness tournament which has already kicked off on a high pitch. Wherever you may be, stream March Madness live, have fun, and be a part of a global frenzy.
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