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With Sports Central, you can keep up with your teams easier than everWhether the game is on live TV or streaming services, you can access them all right in the DIRECTV interface.
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Follow college basketball all season long
Stream the 2025–26 college basketball season without a satellite, and get access to top sports channels like CBS, ESPN, ACC Network, Big Ten Network & more with DIRECTV.
Stream more games live
Want access to college basketball viewing options? Get top live sports networks like ESPN, FS1, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC & The CW to watch nationally televised college basketball games.ⓘ
Regional Sports Networks
Get DIRECTV Sports Pack & watch college basketball on regional sports networks (RSNs) like FanDuel Sports Network, NBC Sports, Altitude Sports, just to name a few.ⓘ
Take college hoops wherever you go
The DIRECTV app lets you take live sports on the go, so you never have to miss your alma mater or favorite team hit the court. You can even record matchups & watch them on your phone later!ⓘ
College conference channels on DIRECTV
For die-hard college sports fans, DIRECTV has dedicated conference networks you need to watch your favorite teams on the SEC Network, Big Ten Network, ACC Network & ESPNU.
Watch NCAA Basketball for less with MySports
Looking for a cheaper way to watch ACC Network, Big Ten Network, SEC Network, ESPNU & even ESPN Select? MySports Genre Pack (including ESPN Unlimited on us), delivers the must-have sports channels you want—without paying for the ones you don’t. Cancel anytime.
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Personalize your college sports experience
Your TV just got smarter. DIRECTV SPORTS CENTRAL™ allows you to customize your viewing experience to focus on your favorite collegiate basketball team, with real-time stats, pre-game odds, game time notifications & more.
Availability of channels varies based on service selection.
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Get more with DIRECTV Sports Pack
Get more with DIRECTV Sports Pack
From the first tip off to the tournament finals, watch college basketball on 40+ specialty & regional sports networks* including ACC Network, CBS Sports, ESPNU & more.
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*Some DIRECTV Sports Pack channels are also included in some base packages. Blackouts apply. RSNs are only included for customers with CHOICE™ package or higher. RSNs vary by market. Due to local blackouts, out-of-market professional sports games are available by separate subscriptions.
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ESPN Unlimited: The same great coverage with a new name
ESPN Unlimited: The same great coverage with a new name
DIRECTV Signature & MySports customers now have full access to the all-new ESPN app, ESPN Unlimited, at no extra cost! Get exclusive channels like ESPN Goal Line and ESPN Bases Loaded.ⓘ
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Get the Insider playbook
Stay up to date with men’s college basketball & women's college basketball with DIRECTV Insider. With game schedules, teams to watch & information on how to watch live, Insider is a slam dunk.
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Find out when your team plays & how to watch
When is college basketball on TV?
Fans can watch women and men’s college basketball season on TV from November to April. Check out the full NCAA basketball schedules here to find out how to watch live with DIRECTV.
How can I watch college basketball games with DIRECTV?
Stream College basketball across ABC, CBS, ESPN, Fox, CW, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS Sports Network, SEC Network, USA and more with a DIRECTV streaming package or the MySports Genre Pack. Most customers also get access to ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost, giving you even more live games, highlights and exclusive coverage.
What is the cheapest way to watch college basketball games?
MySports from DIRECTV gives you the channels you need to watch live college basketball games – ABC, ESPN Unlimited, ACC Network & more – so you don’t have to pay more for channels you don’t use. Learn more today to get started for free.
Can I watch March Madness live on DIRECTV?
Yes! DIRECTV gives you complete access to NCAA March Madness across CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV. Follow every bracket-busting moment and stream games live or on-demand through the DIRECTV app.
Does DIRECTV offer regional sports networks for local college basketball?
Yes. DIRECTV includes access to 30+ regional sports networks (RSNs), so you can follow your local college teams throughout the season. Availability varies by ZIP code.