TNT, home of all things basketball. The network is known for its thorough NBA coverage, but when it comes to March Madness, what role does TNT play?
The network is tagged as one of four to air NCAA men's basketball tournament games. Not surprising given TNT's history with the sport. While it won't be the same commentators as the NBA on TNT, fans can still expect top-notch coverage during the network's games.
TNT will broadcast 12 games throughout March Madness, but it'll still be must-watch TV. The tournament earned its nickname for a reason.
The Sporting News has you covered for how to keep up with TNT's tournament games this March.
The NCAA agreed to a multi-billion dollar deal with CBS and Turner Sports (now TNT Sports) in April of 2010 regarding the rights to the men's NCAA tournament. That deal worked out for everybody, so it's now been extended through 2032.
Fans wanting to watch the excitement of March Madness can find games on CBS, TNT, TBS and truTV.
Here's how to find TNT on every cable provider.
| Provider | Channel (SD/HD) |
| AT&T UVerse | 108/1108 |
| Verizon FIOS | 51/551 |
| DISH Network | 138 |
| DirecTV | 245 |
| Spectrum | Varies by location (area code search) |
| Xfinity | Varies by location (area code search) |
With the rise in streaming popularity, cord-cutters certainly have a fair share of options when it comes to streaming March Madness games. All NCAA Tournament games will be available on Sling, as well as handful of other services.
Below is a full rundown (not every option includes TNT Sports channels):
| Streaming option | Cable subscription needed? | Free? | Cost | Free trial? |
| Paramount+ | No | No | $11.99/month | Yes |
| NCAA March Madness live | No | Yes | — | — |
| Fubo | No | No | $64.99/month | Yes |
| DirectTV Stream | No | No | $69.99/month | No |
| Hulu Plus Live TV | No | No | $69.99/month | Yes |
| YouTube TV | No | No | $64.99/month | Yes |
| Sling | No | No | $35/month | No |
