How to watch NCAA Basketball championship live and free in Australia

March is here, and with that, the focus on basketball shifts from the NBA to collegiate games, specifically the NCAA Division One men’s tournament.

That’s because the Men’s division one basketball tournament, better known as March Madness, is one of the most watched sporting events world-wide.

With 68 colleges competing over five rounds on their way to the championship final, millions of fans come together to support their favourite teams.

To keep viewers up-to-date, this guide will provide details on the NCAA Tournament’s next round of championship games, TV fixtures, Australian broadcast rights, and streaming options.

How to watch the NCAA Men’s Basketball championship live in Australia

As the 2024 NCAA Men’s tournament progresses, basketball enthusiasts will be glued to their screens, watching as their favorite teams battle it out on the court.

With a total of 68 teams competing during March Madness, there are sure to be some surprise upsets along the way to the national championship game in early April.

If you’re a college hoops fan living in Australia, then you’re in luck as ESPN is your go-to destination for all the action. ESPN (Foxtel/Kayo) is the home to NCAA Division 1 basketball, and have exclusive Australian broadcast rights to the 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament.

Provider	NCAA Basketball	Streaming
Kayo Sports	31 games shown LIVE, including every Elite Eight, Final Four and the Championship	Yes – 7 day Free trial
Foxtel Now	31 games shown LIVE, including every Elite Eight, Final Four and the Championship	Yes – 10 day Free trial
Free to Air	None	N/A

The coverage includes a minimum of thirty-one NCAA Men’s March Madness basketball games televised live from March 23 until the championship on April 8 (AEDT), with replays available later that same day.

The exact count in each round is as follows (see TV fixtures): A minimum of ten games broadcast live during the round of 64 and 32, plus four games shown live during the Sweet Sixteen. Then, every game of the Elite Eight, Final Four and the NCAA Men’s championship on April 8 (AEDT), will be shown live.

Fortunately, there are several options for watching NCAA March Madness on ESPN in Australia, including Foxtel, Foxtel Now, Foxtel from Telstra and Kayo Sports.

So whether you prefer the convenience of Foxtel iQ, the flexibility of Kayo Sports streaming, or the online experience of Foxtel Now, this year’s NCAA Men’s playoffs have never been more accessible.

What time is the NCAA Men’s basketball championship live today on TV in Australia?

Game	Date/AEDT	Broadcaster
Final Four
Purdue v NC State	LIVE: Sun, 7 Apr, 8:00am – 10:30am	Foxtel / Kayo
UConn v Alabama	LIVE: Sun, 7 Apr, 10:30am – 1:00pm	Foxtel / Kayo

Stream the NCAA Men’s Championship Free with Kayo Sports

With Kayo you will have access to the same sports broadcasts as Foxtel, and can stream NCAA Basketball games to eligible devices and browsers.

For fans who want to catch up on the late-night or early-morning action, Kayo Minis provide a condensed match recap after the play has concluded.

Other Kayo features include Interactive Graphics, SplitView, No Spoilers, and Key Moments, which provide highlights throughout the matches in real-time.

Best of all, if you’re a brand new prospective customer to Kayo Sports, you can take advantage of a free trial period, allowing you to watch your favourite events for free.

Kayo doesn’t have a lock-in contract or equipment fees, which means you can cancel anytime if you’re no longer using it. If you want to check out Kayo after your trial is over simply choose between the Basic or Premium plans.

Watch the NCAA Men’s Championship free online with Foxtel Now

One option to watch all the available NCAA Basketball games in Australia is with Foxtel or Foxtel Now.

The Foxtel Now online streaming service offers access to all the sport on Foxtel via their Sports Pack. That means that you get access to all the live and on-demand sports Foxtel has to offer, including NCAA Basketball and the other leagues, matches and events taking place for that month.

To start you can check it out with a free trial, after which you will need to pay for both the Sports Pack and the Essentials Pack, as the two products come as a team.

In addition to being internet-connected, Foxtel Now also includes the option to stream live sports using the Foxtel Go app when you’re away from home.

Watch the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship live with Telstra

Foxtel, Foxtel Now and Kayo Sports are available through Telstra by simply adding them to your account.

Foxtel from Telstra offers the exact same NCAA Basketball programming as a standard Foxtel service. It can be acquired with the purchase of a twelve-month subscription.

Foxtel Now from Telstra is often available at a reduced monthly rate, and sometimes can be had without a lock-in contract. To access live NCAA tourbament games using Foxtel Now from Telstra you will need to have the Foxtel Now Essentials and Sports HD Packs.

Likewise, the Kayo Sports on Telstra package often includes a cancel anytime feature. To access Kayo Sports on Telstra simply choose between either Kayo Basic or the Kayo Premium plans.

Streaming Devices for Men’s NCAA Basketball

Here is a comprehensive list of sports streaming devices for watching darts on your home TV or mobile. This way you’ll be able to watch your favourites in the NCAA Basketball tournament.