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How to Watch the Elite 8 and Keep Your Bracket Dreams Alive
Only eight teams are left standing — here's how to stream every edge-of-your-seat matchup as March Madness enters its most intense phase
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 28: Frankie Fidler #8 of the Michigan State Spartans shoots during the Sweet Sixteen round of the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at State Farm Arena on March 28, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Grant Halverson/NCAA Photos via Getty ImagesAs the madness of March draws to a close, only eight teams are still standing in the Division 1 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship Tournament. The remaining competitors represent the best of the best: University of Florida, Texas Tech University, Duke University, University of Alabama, Michigan State University, University of Tennessee, Auburn University, and University of Houston. As this list of championship hopefuls grows shorter, the matchups become increasingly competitive. After a whirlwind weekend of Elite 8 action, just four teams will remain. Who will survive to advance to the even more cutthroat Final Four? To find out, you'll need to stay glued to your favorite screen for all the action. Here's how to watch the Elite 8 now.
Elite 8 games begin on March 29, with No. 1 seed Florida taking on No. 3 Texas Tech. For Texas, all eyes will be on Chance McMillian, an injured star whose status for Saturday's game is unclear. Can the Red Raiders survive without a guard that's averaging 14 points and 4 rebounds per game?
Then, the elite competition rages on with No. 1 Duke vs. No. 2 Alabama. In their history against each other, Duke has won 8 of 9 games. But the teams last met in the 2013-14 season, practically a lifetime ago in the world of college sports. Can Duke continue its dominance? Or will the Crimson Tide reach their second-ever Final Four?
Elite 8 games continue on March 30 with Tennessee versus Houston. The No. 2 Vols just tossed No. 3 Kentucky out of the tournament in a convincing win that might be a sign that the Vols are ready to go all the way. But Tennessee has fallen in Elite 8 play twice, in 2010 and 2024. Can they make program history by advancing to the Final Four for the first time? To do it, they'll need to best No. 1 Houston, a team coming off the ecstasy of a last-second win against Purdue. Can the Cougars channel their momentum all the way to a championship?
Then, the final Elite 8 game will be on Sunday night, when No. 1 seed Auburn has the chance to move one step closer to their first national title. The school's 13-point victory over Michigan in the last round signaled that the Tigers are prepared to make a run at the gold. Meanwhile, their opponents, No. 2 Michigan State, just barely defeated No. 6 Ole Miss, eking out a three-point victory in the previous round. Will Auburn be able to skate past Michigan State like they did Michigan?
All of these questions will be answered during a busy weekend of college basketball. Here are all the ways you can stream these games live.
Who is in the Elite 8?
The 2025 NCAA Elite 8 teams are Florida, Texas Tech, Duke, Alabama, Michigan State, Tennessee, Auburn, and Houston.
Elite 8 Schedule
The NCAA Elite 8 schedule is as follows (all times ET):
Saturday, March 29
Sunday, March 30
- Tennessee vs. Houston, 2:20 p.m. ET (CBS/Paramount+)
- Michigan State vs. Auburn, 5:05 p.m. ET (CBS/Paramount+)
To see a constantly updating Elite 8 bracket, visit the NCAA's March Madness site here.
How to Watch the Elite 8 on Paramount+
Two Elite 8 games (along with the Final Four and 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 and Elite 8 games. Both plans come with a free one-week trial. If you want to catch all the biggest games remaining in the NCAA men's tournament, Paramount+ is a great option.
How to Watch the Elite 8 on Max
Max will be streaming the two Elite 8 games airing on TBS and truTV. The streamer offers lots of different plans and bundles, starting with Basic (with ads) for $9.99/month or $99.99/year. You can also subscribe to Max, Hulu, and Disney+ for $16.99/month (with ads) or $29.99/month (without ads). Whatever you choose, you're guaranteed Elite 8 action, plus plenty of live and on-demand sports content.
How to Watch the Elite 8 on Hulu + Live TV
CBS, TBS, and truTV are all available, along with nearly 100 other channels, on Hulu + Live TV. 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 Elite 8 games, you can also watch a ton of other college basketball games with ESPN+. Your favorite team might lose, but with a Hulu + Live TV subscription, you won't.
How to Watch the Elite 8 on Prime Video
Trying to catch all the Elite 8 action without juggling five different apps? Prime Video makes it easy to keep everything in one place. You can add Paramount+ and Max as Prime Video Channels, so there's no need to bounce between platforms. Paramount+ starts at $7.99/month after a one-week free trial, and Max begins at $9.99/month. If you're already a Prime Video regular, this setup is a smooth way to stay locked into the Madness without the usual streaming chaos.
How to Watch the Elite 8 on DIRECTV STREAM
DIRECTV STREAM also carries CBS, TBS, and truTV, the three channels broadcasting this year's Elite 8 games. Subscription plans range from Entertainment (around $86.99/month) to Ultimate ((around $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 all of the Elite 8 games), DIRECTV Stream is a sensational option.
Keep in mind that pricing may vary by location, so be sure to check accurate pricing below.
How to Watch the Elite 8 from anywhere with a VPN
If you're hoping to watch this year's Elite 8 games but will be located somewhere outside of the United States on March 29 and 30, don't worry. You can still access a U.S. streaming service like DIRECTV STREAM by signing up for a VPN service. ExpressVPN and Private Internet Access both allow you to hide your location and watch American streaming platforms. Private Internet Access starts at $2/month, while ExpressVPN plans start at $8.32/month. You can also opt for NordVPN, which is having a birthday sale that brings the price of the plan down 72%.
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