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Here’s Why You Should Use a VPN to Stream March Madness
March Madness is a full-court press of thrilling upsets, buzzer-beaters, and Cinderella stories. But if you're in the wrong location or dealing with streaming restrictions, you might end up stuck on the bench instead of courtside. A VPN lets you stream every game seamlessly – whether you're traveling, dodging network restrictions, or just want a smoother connection.
If you're traveling abroad, a VPN helps you access your favorite NCAA tournament coverage on CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV as if you were back home. No need to miss that game-winning three-pointer just because you're in another country.
Many schools and workplaces block streaming services to keep you focused, but let’s be real – March Madness waits for no one. A VPN helps you bypass these restrictions, so you can catch every clutch moment without missing a beat. It also stops your internet provider from monitoring your activity, so you can avoid buffering caused by content-based ISP throttling.
How to Watch March Madness for Free
There are 24 games throughout the NCAA Tournament on free-to-air CBS TV in the US, including the Final Four and Championship Game. Watching the games for free online isn’t as straightforward.
The good news is that it is possible if you take advantage of free trial offers from streaming platforms that carry CBS, TNT, TBS, and TruTV. To watch every game, you’ll need to register for a different platform for each round and remember to cancel your account before you get charged the monthly subscription fees.
Service | Channels | Free trial length |
DirecTV Stream | CBS, TBS, TNT, and TruTV | 5 days |
Fubo | CBS, TBS, TNT, and TruTV | 7 days |
Hulu + Live TV | CBS, TBS, TNT, and TruTV | 3 days |
YouTube TV | CBS, TBS, TNT, and TruTV | Varies |
CyberGhost VPN has dedicated streaming-optimized servers for YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV, as well as many other platforms that stream live sports. Our team regularly checks these servers to ensure you can access the platforms without any issues, whether you’re traveling abroad or bypassing streaming blocks at work or school.
How to Watch March Madness Without Cable in the US
The March Madness broadcast rights are split between CBS and Turner Sports, who air games on TNT, TBS, and TruTV. If you don’t have cable or the streaming platforms listed above, you can watch March Madness on Paramount Plus and Max
Streaming Platform | Available Games | Free Trial |
Paramount Plus | 24 games, including the Final Four | 7 Days |
Max | 43 games from the First two rounds, Sweet 16 and Elite 8 | No |
How to Watch March Madness in Canada
TSN Direct
In Canada, TSN holds the broadcasting rights for the March Madness tournament. You can stream the action live through TSN Direct, the network’s standalone streaming service, or use a cable provider account to watch via the TSN app.
TSN+, the network’s other digital streaming service, will stream 19 games, including the complete First Four round and select games from the first two rounds.
CyberGhost VPN prevents your ISP from selectively slowing your streaming traffic, ensuring you don’t miss any fast breaks or game-winning shots because of buffering or lag.

How to Watch March Madness in Europe

ESPN Player, once the go-to streaming service for March Madness in Europe, has shut down, leaving many fans without direct streaming options. In the UK and Ireland, Sky Sports airs select games, which you can stream contract-free via NOW.
If you're traveling to Europe from the US, connect to a CyberGhost VPN server in the US to access your usual streaming platforms and watch every game live. Our VPN works with YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Paramount Plus, Max, and many more.
2025 March Madness Schedule
Events | Dates |
Selection Sunday | Sunday, March 17, 2025 |
First Four | March 19-20, 2025 |
First round | March 21-22, 2025 |
Second round | March 23-24, 2025 |
Sweet 16 | March 28-29, 2025 |
Elite Eight | March 30-31, 2025 |
Final Four | April 6, 2025 |
NCAA championship game | April 8, 2025 |
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FAQ
Free VPNs have limited servers and IP addresses, which are highly likely to be flagged and blocked by streaming services. Slow speeds can cause buffering and bandwidth limits might cause your VPN to cut out mid-game. In contrast, CyberGhost VPN works with major streaming platforms, delivers super-fast speeds, and won’t limit your bandwidth. Try it risk-free with our 45-day money-back guarantee.
You can watch March Madness live online in the US via Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, Fubo, and YouTube TV, all of which carry CBS, TBS, TNT, and TruTV. If you’re a new subscriber, you can take advantage of a free trial to watch some of the games without committing to a subscription. In Canada, you can live stream every March Madness game on TSN Direct.
Yes, you can watch March Madness without cable on several cord-cutting services, including DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Paramount+, Max, and YouTube TV. These services are only available in the US, but if you’re traveling abroad, you can connect to a CyberGhost VPN server in the US and stream the games live as usual.
The best way is to take advantage of streaming services’ free trials. Both Paramount+ and Fubo have 7-day free trials, which is enough time to catch the entire Sweet 16 and Elite 8 weekend. You can also sign up for DirecTV Stream’s 5-day free trial and watch the Final Four and the Championship game.
In Canada, you can watch March Madness on TSN (requires a Canadian payment method and phone number to sign up). Select March Madness games are available in the UK on NOW. If you’re visiting a country where March Madness isn’t available to stream, you can connect to a VPN server in your home country and keep watching on your usual streaming platform.
Yes, Max streams March Madness games airing on TBS, TNT, and TruTV through the B/R Sports Add-On. However, coverage stops after the Elite Eight, meaning you won't be able to watch the Final Four or the championship game on Max. CBS holds exclusive rights to those games.
Yes, the NCAA March Madness Live app lets you stream every game of the tournament. It’s available on iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and smart TVs, and you need a US cable or cord-cutting account to log in. If you're traveling abroad, connect to a VPN server location in the US and watch every game as if you never left home.
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