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March Madness 2026: How to Watch the Men's and Women's Championship Finals

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Why This Matters

The 2026 NCAA Championship Finals highlight the evolving landscape of sports broadcasting, offering multiple streaming options alongside traditional TV broadcasts. This shift provides fans greater flexibility to watch the finals on various platforms, reflecting the industry's move toward digital accessibility and personalized viewing experiences. For consumers, it means more convenient ways to follow March Madness, regardless of their cable subscription status.

Key Takeaways

When to watch the 2026 NCAA Championship Finals

Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET (women's)

Monday 6 at 8:50 p.m. ET (men's)

Where to watch

The men's NCAA Championship game will be broadcast across TNT, TBS and truTV and streams on HBO Max.

The women's NCAA Championship game will be broadcast on ABC and streams on ESPN Unlimited.

It's all come down to this at the NCAA Basketball Tournament: the men's and women's Championship Finals are here. While we can't predict a winner, we do know that at both tournaments, there won't be a repeat champion. At the men's tournament, last year's winner, the Florida Gators, were knocked out of the competition early, which means they won't be snagging a second consecutive title this year. Instead, it'll be a battle between No. 1 Michigan and No. 2 UConn on Monday night. In the women's tournament, defending champion UConn fell to the No. 1 South Carolina Gamecocks in the Final Four; South Carolina will play No. 1 UCLA in the tournament final Sunday, April 5.

The men's championship game will air Monday at 8:50 p.m. ET on TNT, TBS and truTV. It will stream on HBO Max. The women's final game is Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET, airing on ABC and streaming on ESPN Unlimited.

Here's a breakdown of every team that's playing, how to watch the Final Four and everything else you need to know.

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