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CBS Sports and TNT Sports Launch Epic 2026 March Madness TV Coverage
CBS Sports and TNT Sports deliver exclusive coverage of the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship, starting with the First Four on truTV Tuesday, March 17, and Wednesday, March 18 at 6 p.m. ET. First Round action explodes Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20 from noon ET across TBS, CBS, TNT and truTV, with every game streaming live on NCAA March Madness Live.
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First Four Tips Off Tournament Drama
truTV broadcasts the NCAA First Four doubleheader on March 17 and 18 at 6 p.m. ET, setting the stage for 68-team chaos. Fans catch every possession live across national networks plus streaming platforms. CBS games stream on Paramount+ while TBS, TNT and truTV action flows on HBO Max, ensuring total access from opening tip to Final Four glory.
First Round Ignites Thursday March 19
First Round coverage spans Thursday, March 19 from noon ET as brackets bust nationwide. TBS, CBS, TNT and truTV air all 16 games live with top announcers calling buzzer-beaters and Cinderella runs. NCAA March Madness Live streams every matchup while Paramount+ and HBO Max boost cord-cutters’ viewing options on this marquee day.
Friday March 20 Delivers More First Round Fire
Friday, March 20 continues First Round fury from noon ET across the four networks. Viewers lock into historic upsets and star performances with comprehensive live coverage. Streaming platforms NCAA March Madness Live, Paramount+ and HBO Max make every game available instantly to fans nationwide.
Second Round and Final Four Schedule
Tournament officials announce Saturday Second Round tip times after Thursday games wrap, with Sunday times following Friday action. The Men’s Final Four National Semifinals hit TBS on Saturday, April 4, while the National Championship crowns a champion on TBS Monday, April 6. This powerhouse CBS/TNT partnership guarantees unmatched March Madness access.