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After a month of March Madness, the 2023 NCAA Tournament is down to the Final Four. If you’re looking to get the best men’s college basketball fan experience and tune in to the final games of the 2023 tournament, we’ve got you covered. Here’s how to watch March Madness, from this weekend’s Final Four matches to the Championship Game in Houston’s NRG Stadium.
If you’re looking for more sports to keep up with as March Madness winds down, we’ve got a guide to keeping up with the 2023 MLB season, too.
How to stream Final Four games:
Stream March Madness on CBS with Paramount+, $5 and up per month
March Madness gets down to the Final Four on Saturday, Apr. 1. Final Four games will air on CBS and Paramount+. Here’s the schedule for the Final Four, plus info on how to watch each and every basketball game.
Keep up with the March Madness schedule. CBS Essentials knows where you can watch the upcoming Final Four basketball games.
Saturday, Apr. 1 (Final Four)
Monday, April 3 (National championship game)
You can view the full men’s bracket on CBS sports. Here’s how to watch the upcoming games on CBS.
All March Madness games airing on CBS will be available to stream simultaneously with the Paramount+ premium tier subscription. Paramount+ has two plans: the ad-supported Essential plan available for $5 per month, and the ad-free Premium plan available for $10 per month. You also can try either Paramount+ tier free for 7 days.
Paramount+, $5 and up per month
Most March Madness games will be broadcast on local CBS affiliates, so a digital antenna is a great option for watching the game if you don’t have a cable or streaming subscription. This HDTV antenna, an Amazon best seller, claims a 200-mile range and comes with an 17-foot-long coaxial cable. Rated 4 stars by Amazon reviewers.
Amplified HDTV antenna, $22 after coupon (reduced from $27)
DirecTV Stream certainly isn’t cheap, but its $110 “Ultimate” tier gives you all the networks an NCAA fan could want, including TBS, TNT, TruTV, CBS Sports Network (which also offers NCAA Tournament coverage in addition to CBS), your local CBS channel and ESPN. Plus NBC, Fox and more.
Prices on DirecTV Stream services start at $75 a month. But to get every channel you’ll need for March Madness, you need the “Ultimate” tier, which costs a whopping $110 per month.
DirecTV Stream, $75 and up per month
While CBS is serving as the official cable TV home for this year’s Men’s March Madness tournament, live NCAA basketball games are also airing on TBS, TNT and truTV.
The 2023 Women’s Tournament will air on ESPN.
There will be 68 Division I college basketball teams playing in this year’s NCAA March Madness tournament.
To see the full bracket of teams, head to our sister site, CBS Sports.
2023 March Madness schedule (Men’s):
Mar. 12: Selection Sunday
Mar. 14-15: First Four
Mar. 16-17: First Round
Mar. 18-19: Second Round
Mar. 23-24: Sweet 16
Mar. 25-26: Elite Eight
Apr. 1: Final Four
Apr. 3: NCAA Championship Game
2023 March Madness schedule (Women’s):
Mar. 15-16: First Four
Mar. 17-18: First Round
Mar. 19-20: Second Round
Mar. 24-25: Sweet 16
Mar. 26-27: Elite Eight
Mar. 31: Final Four
Apr. 2: Women’s NCAA Championship Game
If you’re looking to create the ultimate at-home NCAA tournament experience, it might be time to upgrade your home theater. Keep reading to check out the best deals on great TVs for watching sports and more.
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The OLED TV features 4K-upscaling, a Filmmaker Mode to enhance your viewing experience with Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos, plus built-in access to Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV plus, Disney Plus and LG channels.
An Amazon customer called the TV “the best 4K panel I’ve ever owned.” “The panel actually does look like wall art hanging in my viewing room,” they commented.
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The 65-inch Sony Bravia XR OLED 4K TV features a cognitive processor meant to deliver intense contrast with pure blacks, high peak brightness and natural colors. Thanks to its Acoustic Surface Audio+ technology, the screen is the speaker. This smart TV comes with access to Google TV and works with most voice assistants.
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This 75-inch Amazon Fire TV offers a 4K UHD display and enhanced color and clarity thanks to Dolby Vision. The TV also supports voice control with Amazon Alexa. Its high-quality picture quality and large size make this TV a solid choice for football fans — plus, it’s hard to find such a big screen at such a low price. This deal is exclusively for Prime members, but non-Prime shoppers can still get the TV on sale for $800.
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This top-rated TCL Roku TV is an ultra-affordable option that uses the user-friendly Roku interface.
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A mid-size television, 55 to 65 inches along the diagonal, is the ideal size for many living rooms. The best viewing distance for a 55-inch 4K TV, such as this model, is between 4.5 and seven feet. That leaves enough space for people to get up and walk by for more snacks from the gameday spread.
Amazon Fire 4-Series TV 55″ 4K TV with Alexa built in, $340 (reduced from $520)
This IP55 weatherproof TV with HDR10 is designed for outdoor use in all seasons — it works in temperatures from -4ºF to 104ºF. It features a tempered, anti-glare screen that’s bright enough for use in partial sun.
55″ Elements 4K outdoor TV, $1,168
Looking to upgrade your sound system ahead of the NCAA Championship Game? We’ve got you covered. The right TV speakers should have your watch party feeling (and sounding) like you’re cheering on your favorite team from the stands, instead of on your couch.
Enjoy 3D virtual surround sound and a built-in center speaker that delivers enhanced dialogue, so you never miss a word with this Samsung soundbar. The included subwoofer offers powerful bass. This soundbar is easily connected to your TV with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or HDMI. You can combine it with other Samsung speakers to create a complete surround sound system.
Samsung HW-A650 3.1ch soundbar, $360 (reduced from $400)
For an upgraded experience, try this option. It offers 3D surround sound that fires from the front, side and above, and can be controlled with your voice via Alexa. It connects to your TV with either Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, and yes, it can create a surround sound system.
Samsung 3.1.2-channel soundbar with wireless subwoofer, Dolby Atmos/DTS:X and voice assistant, $700
If your entire TV experience needs to be upgraded, consider a Roku Streambar. It’s a Roku streaming device and soundbar all in one. The soundbar uses Dolby Audio tech, which automatically lowers the volume of loud commercials and boosts the volume of quiet conversations. It also has a long-range wireless receiver. And if you want to take things to the next level, Roku makes add-on wireless subwoofer and wireless speakers that pair with the Streambar, for an upgraded surround sound experience.
“I purchased [the Roku Streambar] because of its compact design and the audio mix coming from my LG TV made watching movies impossible,” an Amazon customer says. “The Streambar solved my audio problem. I can now watch movies without turning the volume up for dialogue and down for action sequences. I also like the upgradeability of this device with wireless speakers and a subwoofer, which I’m sure I’ll take advantage of over time.”
Roku Streambar, $125 (reduced from $130)
Roku Streambar with subwoofer, $305
Roku Streambar surround set, $275
This soundbar with Dolby Atmos and DTS has 18 high-performance speakers. Its adaptive-height speakers automatically rotate to optimize your audio experience. Four of its speakers face up for an enveloping sound. It’s voice-controlled via Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant.
Vizio Elevate soundbar, $699 (reduced from $1,100)
For a cinema-worthy audio experience without a complex set up, Platin’s Monaco 5.1.2 system may be right for you. Featuring WiSA HT Certified and Dolby Atmos enabled speakers, this ultra luxe, sleek system will have you ready to enjoy courtside-level audio in mere minutes with a combination of processing, wireless connectivity and true up-firing channels that’ll provide an immersive and spatial sound arena.
“This system is incredible…no other way to put it,” one reviewer raved. “I bought it for my den, and after the ease of set up, the superior sound quality, and amazing customer service, I just ordered another set for my living room! First, and probably the biggest initial selling point is, of course, the wireless feature. It works flawlessly. It’s just as easy as advertised…plug in the speakers, plug in the Soundsend, download the app, and a minute later you’ve got beautiful, full sound. I have it set up as a 7.1 currently, but I ordered tall speaker stands to put behind my tv so I can use two speakers as height speakers, so I’ll get 5.1.2, which will be perfect for Atmos. Looking forward to that!”
While the Monaco 5.1.2 sound system is the priciest option on this list, right now you can score this system on sale for $200 off at Amazon, and have it delivered well before the Championship Game.
Platin Monaco 5.1.2 sound system, $1,299 (reduced from $1,499)
Throwing a March Madness watch party next week? Here are a few kitchen gadgets to help carry you through your hosting duties, plus some recipes to try out in your new air fryer.
This touchscreen air fryer from Drew Barrymore’s Beautiful home line is on sale now. This 6-quart air fryer lets you air fry, roast, reheat and dehydrate food with little-to-no oil needed. The removable crisping tray and pan are also dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup.
You’ll want to hop on this deal quickly, as some of the color options have already sold out.
Beautiful by Drew Barrymore touchscreen air fryer, $62 (reduced from $89)
Air fryer recipe to try:
Crispy Brussels sprouts with roasted garlic aioli (from Jeanette Donnarumma)
The bestselling 5.8-quart Cosori air fryer features 13 different cooking functions that prepare your food at the best temperature and time. The non-stick air fryer basket is removable and dishwasher safe. This top-rated air fryer comes in several colors.
“I like the fact that, in addition to the nine pre-set temperatures and times for various foods and tasks, you can also manually adjust times and select a temperature right up to 230℃, which is close to the ‘Max Crisp’ temperature setting offered by one of the leading models in the market,” enthused one Amazon customer who purchased the Cosori air fryer.
Cosori air fryer oven combo (5.8 quart), $80 after coupon (regularly $99)
Air fryer recipe to try:
Pigs in a blanket (from Pink When)
Unlike many air fryers, the Instant Vortex Plus has an easy view window. Instead of opening the air fryer every 10 minutes to see if your food is crisping, watch it get that delicious crunch while it cooks without letting all the heat out of your device.
The Instant Vortex Plus can also roast, broil, bake, reheat and dehydrate food.
Instant Vortex Plus, $110 (reduced from $160)
Air fryer recipe to try:
Buffalo chicken egg rolls (from Skinny Taste)
The Duo Crisp is the Instant Pot Duo, but with the ability to air fry. It comes with a multi-level air-fryer basket.
If you’re keeping count, the 11-in-1 Instant Pot Duo Crisp can do all of these things: air fry, pressure cook, slow cook, bake, broil, roast, steam, sauté, proof, sous-vide cook and warm food.
Instant Pot Duo Crisp 11-in-1 with air fryer lid (8 quart), $152 (reduced from $200)
Air fryer recipe to try:
Onion rings (from Spend With Pennies)
Danica Creahan is an expert on streaming for CBS Essentials. When she’s not evaluating the best new shows and movies to stream or comparing every way to watch NCAA March Madness this year, she’s probably out playing with — or shopping for — her dog.
First published on March 6, 2023 / 3:55 PM EST
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