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How to Watch the 2025 NCAA Championship: The Dramatic Conclusion to March Madness
Houston and Florida face off for the crown — here's how to watch the NCAA Championship 2025.
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SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - APRIL 05: J'Wan Roberts #13 of the Houston Cougars reacts to a play during the second half in the Final Four Game of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Alamodome on April 05, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas.
Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images68 teams enter. 1 leaves. The final chapter of March Madness has arrived, and if the Final Four games are any indication, it could have a shocking conclusion. Houston and Florida are the only squads left standing. The Gators are looking for their third NCAA title. The Cougars are in pursuit of their first-ever championship. No matter who wins, history will be made. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the NCAA Championship 2025 on Monday, April 7 at 8:50 p.m. ET.
Houston is coming off a frenzied, last-second victory over Duke. Late in the contest, Blue Devil star Cooper Flagg was hit with a controversial loose ball foul. The Cougars seized the opportunity, draining two foul shots to take a 68 to 67 lead with less than 20 seconds on the clock. Flagg had an opportunity to take back the lead but his jumper bounced off the rim, allowing Houston to seal the deal with another pair of shots from the line. It was a stunning late-game collapse by Duke, one of the most storied basketball programs in NCAA history.
Meanwhile, Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. put on a showstopping 34-point performance to help the Gators surge past Auburn in the Final Four. Clayton was also the biggest scoring threat in Florida's Elite 8 victory over Texas Tech, when he notched 30 points. The back-to-back 30-plus games made him the first player to accomplish the feat since the iconic Larry Bird. All eyes in the NCAA championship game will be on Clayton. Can he be stopped? Or will Houston be the third straight team to fall victim to the sharpshooter?
Oddsmakers seem to favor Florida, but Duke was the favorite against Houston, so it's anyone's guess who will walk away with a title on Monday night. If you want to witness every second of the biggest college basketball game of the year, here's how to watch all the action on your favorite screen.
What time is the NCAA championship game?
The NCAA championship game between Florida and Houston is on Monday, April 7 at 8:50 p.m. ET. The game will be played at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas and it will be broadcast on CBS and streaming services that offer live CBS.
How to Watch the NCAA Championship on Paramount+
The National Championship will be broadcast on Paramount+ via CBS. There are two subscription options: Paramount+ with SHOWTIME for $12.99/month or Paramount+ Essential for $7.99/month, although only the SHOWTIME package will get you access to CBS' coverage of the National Championship game. Both plans come with a free one-week trial.
How to Watch the NCAA Championship on Hulu + Live TV
CBS, which is broadcasting this year's NCAA title game, is available on Hulu + Live TV, along with nearly 100 other channels. You can get Hulu + Live TV, Disney+, and ESPN+ (all with ads) for $82.99/month after a 3-day free trial. Or, you can pay a bit extra to get rid of the ads on Hulu and Disney+ for $95.99/month. In addition to being able to watch the NCAA championship, you can also watch lots of other college basketball games with ESPN+.
How to Watch the NCAA Championship on Prime Video
Looking for an easy way to watch the NCAA Championship without juggling a bunch of apps? Prime Video makes it seamless. Just add Paramount+ as a channel through your Prime account and stream the big game in the same spot you're already watching your shows and movies. It's $7.99/month after a free 7-day trial, and there's no need to download anything new — everything's right there in one place.
How to Watch the NCAA Championship on DIRECTV STREAM
DIRECTV STREAM also carries CBS. Subscription plans range from Entertainment (for $86.99/month) to Ultimate ($129.99/month). Please note that these prices do not include possible additional costs, such as regional sports network fees. Any of the plans will get you access to more than 100 channels, including additional college sports content on the SEC Network and ACC Network. If you're looking for an almost endless array of live college sports games (in addition to the NCAA title game), DIRECTV STREAM is an excellent choice.
Be sure to check accurate pricing below as DIRECTV STREAM's pricing changes based on location.
How to Watch the NCAA Championship on Fubo
Fubo also has CBS included in its channel lineup. The streamer offers four main plans, each of which is loaded with more than 200 channels and offers big discounts for the first month. The Pro Plan is $84.99/month, but is currently $20 off the first month. This plan also come with a free, one-week trial. With access to CBS via Fubo, you'll be able to catch every moment of what's sure to be a dramatic National Championship game.
How to Watch the NCAA Championship from anywhere with a VPN
Want to stream the NCAA Championship game but hitting a location block? A VPN can help. Services like ExpressVPN and Private Internet Access let you mask your location so you can access U.S. streaming platforms without a hitch. Private Internet Access starts at $2/month, while ExpressVPN plans begin at $8.32/month. Also NordVPN is currently hosting a 72% off deal right now.
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