With the UCLA Bruins winning the women’s college basketball tournament against the South Carolina Gamecocks, it’s now the men’s turn for the NCAA March Madness’ final game, which takes place on Monday, Apr. 6. The top two teams in college basketball compete for the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball National Championship Trophy.
At the end of the Final Four, you can watch the national championship game with the No. 2-ranked UConn Huskies takes on the No. 1-ranked Michigan Wolverines at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana with tipoff at 5:50 p.m. PT/8:50 p.m. ET. The final broadcast on TBS and truTV, and livestream on HBO Max.
At a Glance: How to Stream the National Championship 2026: NCAA Men’s March Madness Online
If you want to catch all of the college basketball action, keep reading to find out how to watch the UConn-Michigan game with and without a cable subscription, including ways to watch for free.
How to Watch the National Championship Game 2026: NCAA Men’s March Madness Without Cable
The UConn vs. Michigan game airs on TBS and truTV, while game livestreams on HBO Max. Moreover, the networks TBS and truTV are also available via web-based cable alternative services, including DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV and Sling TV — some of which offer free trials.
Ahead, find out how to watch the tournament final with and without a cable subscription.
DirecTV
One of the best ways to watch the game is on DirecTV.
The cable alternative’s “MySports” package offers TBS and truTV, plus more than 20 other channels. In addition, the streamer has a five-day free trial available, while you can either cancel or keep the service after the free trial is over, with prices starting at $44.99 for the first two months of service ($69.99 per month afterwards).
Meanwhile, DirecTV is offering three months of HBO Max for free when you signup for one of its signature packages with prices starting at $89.99 per month — after a five-day free trial. In fact, you can add up to three months of MGM+, Starz and other premium services at no additional cost.
HBO Max
Sign up via Prime Video
HBO Max has the B/R Sports add-on for free, as part of its streaming service.
Available through Prime Video, HBO Max’s sports hub has access to the UConn-Michigan game starting at $10.99 per month; note that a Prime Membership ($14.99 monthly or $139 annually) or Prime Video subscription ($8.99 monthly) is required.
In addition, HBO Max includes NHL on TNT, U.S. Soccer, MotoGP and other sports leagues. The service has hit movies like Sinners, One Battle After Another, Barbie, The Zone of Interest, Wonka, Avatar: The Way of Water and others, as well as award-winning series, such as The Last of Us, Hacks, The White Lotus and others.
Hulu + Live TV
Stream TBS and truTV on Hulu + Live TV for free with 3-day free trial.
The streaming service has access to more than 95 live channels — like TBS and truTV — starting at $89.99 per month and comes with Hulu’s entire streaming library, as well as Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited. Right now, Hulu + Live TV offers a three-day free trial, so you can watch for free.
Sling
Stream TBS and truTV, on Sling’s Orange package.
With prices starting at $4.99 for the streamer’s 1-day pass, the Sling Orange package includes TBS and truTV for NCAA National Championship game. Sling currently does not offer a free trial.
Please note: Pricing and channel availability varies from TV market-to-TV market. Learn more about Sling Orange here.
How to Watch the National Championship Game 2026: NCAA Men’s March Madness With Cable
The UConn Huskies vs. Michigan Wolverines game broadcasts across TBS and truTV in the U.S. You can watch those channels online on their respective websites by logging in with your cable TV provider account.
