College hoops is spread across more networks and apps than ever, so here is the simple version of where to watch the 2026-27 season. Below is every major conference and the channels and streaming services that carry its games, plus how to follow March Madness in 2027. Bookmark it, or print the one-page guide and stick it by the remote.
How to watch 2026-27 college basketball by conference
| League | TV Networks | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| ACC | ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ACC Network, ABC; The CW (select) | ESPN+, Fubo |
| Big Ten | Fox, FS1, CBS, NBC, Big Ten Network | Peacock (incl. exclusives), Fubo |
| Big 12 | ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, Fox, FS1 | ESPN+, Fubo |
| SEC | ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, SEC Network | ESPN+, Fubo |
| Big East | Fox, FS1, CBS Sports Network | Fubo, provider apps |
| NCAA Tournament | CBS, TNT, TBS, truTV | Paramount+ (CBS), Max (Turner) |
Exact channel per game varies by night and by your provider, but the homes above cover where each league lives all season. Local carriage of channels like ACC Network, SEC Network, and Big Ten Network depends on your TV package.
Streaming college basketball without cable
You can follow almost the entire season without a cable box. Fubo carries the widest set of linear channels (ESPN, Fox, CBS, and the conference networks) in one app. Peacock has the Big Ten, including games you cannot get anywhere else. ESPN’s app and ESPN+ cover the SEC, ACC, and Big 12 overflow. During the NCAA Tournament, Paramount+ streams the CBS games and Max streams the TNT, TBS, and truTV games. Between Fubo and one or two of those services, you can watch nearly every game that matters.
March Madness on TV in 2027
The NCAA Tournament stays on CBS and the Turner networks (TNT, TBS, truTV) through 2032, with CBS games streaming on Paramount+ and Turner games on Max. Selection Sunday is March 14, 2027, the expanded Opening Round runs March 16 and 17, and the men’s Final Four is in Detroit on April 3 and 5. Print our blank 2027 March Madness bracket before the field is set.
More from Basketball Schedules
See the full 2026-27 college basketball schedule and key dates, grab the printable 2027 bracket, and if you follow the NBA, our 2026-27 NBA schedule hub has TV and calendar tools too.
FAQ
What channels show college basketball in 2026-27?
Games air across ESPN, ABC, Fox, FS1, CBS, NBC, TNT, and the conference networks (ACC Network, SEC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS Sports Network), with The CW carrying select ACC games.
Can I watch college basketball without cable?
Yes. Fubo carries most linear channels, Peacock has the Big Ten, and ESPN+ covers SEC, ACC, and Big 12 overflow. Paramount+ and Max carry the NCAA Tournament.
What networks have March Madness in 2027?
CBS, TNT, TBS, and truTV, with streaming on Paramount+ (CBS) and Max (Turner). The men’s Final Four is in Detroit.
