This post was written in partnership with DISH.
It’s every college basketball fan’s favorite time of year again. March Madness — the annual NCAA Division I tournament — is only weeks away, and the men’s and women’s brackets will be set on Selection Sunday on March 17, 2024.
With games across the country, this year’s tournament will bring the mania of spring college hoops to countless markets. Many more fans will tune in on TV, whether through a live TV streaming service or a traditional cable or satellite plan. Our top pick for traditional satellite is DISH Network, which makes it easy to watch every tip-off this spring.
Where to watch March Madness
In 2024, fans can keep up with March Madness on six different networks. On the men’s side, the games will air on TBS, TNT, truTV, and CBS. For women’s matchups, you can tune into ESPN’s networks and ABC. All these channels are available in DISH’s basic plan, America’s Top 120.
DISH features for March Madness
DISH includes several features that will help fans have the next best thing to a courtside experience during March Madness. To ensure you can take in as much of the action as possible, check out:
- Game Finder: Too many matchups to keep track of? DISH’s unique Game Finder app allows you to quickly find when and where your team is playing so you can tune in on time.
- DISH Multi-View: Can’t stand watching only one game at a time? DISH allows you to split your screen into up to four views at once to watch games on multiple channels.
- DISH Anywhere: Not at home for the tip-off? DISH’s mobile app allows you to tune into the action from anywhere via your phone, tablet, computer, or TV streaming device.
March Madness schedule 2024
March Madness brackets and schedules for both tournaments won’t be set until the conference tournaments and Selection Sunday wrap up. The action tips off on March 19–20 with the First Four play-in games, followed by the First Round on March 21–23. The women’s championship game is set for Sunday, April 7, and the men’s Final will take place Monday, April 8.
Visit NCAA.com for tournament updates and follow the live bracket after the tournament begins.
DISH up all the March Madness action this spring
College hoops fans have more options than ever for tuning into March Madness, but DISH network has risen to the top among the traditional cable and satellite providers. With all the channels you need in the basic package, plus features like Muti-View and DISH Anywhere, it’s easy to tune into every tip-off.
FAQ
Where is the 2024 March Madness tournament taking place?
March Madness takes place in cities across the country. While the higher-seeded team will host women’s matchups, the men’s tournament is set for the following eight cities:
- Brooklyn, New York
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Spokane, Washington
The women’s Final Four will be in Cleveland, while the men’s Final Four will be in Glendale, Arizona.
Can you watch ESPN with DISH?
DISH offers a wide range of ESPN networks, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, and ESPNU in the basic package. You can watch these channels via your home receiver or the DISH Anywhere app.
Where can you watch March Madness for free?
You can catch March Madness games on ABC and CBS for free with an over-the-air antenna. If you want to watch more of the tournament for free, consider a streaming service that offers a free trial, such as Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, or YouTube TV.
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