Find answers to frequently asked questions about watching college basketball on Sling TV below. Don't forget to visit our Live Sports BLOG for a listing of games on Sling TV. 

What services do I need to watch college basketball? 

If you’re new to Sling TV this season, the easiest way to see the most games is by adding  Sports Extra to your Sling Orange, Sling Blue, or Sling Orange & Sling Blue subscription.

Several channels in both services will broadcast college basketball games this season.

Already a Sling TV subscriber? You can add additional services like Sports Extra right through the Sling app on select devices. Or, to make changes to your account immediately, visit your My Account page and select Change Subscription.

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Additional channels may add games as the season progresses. Please check back here for what you’ll need to see those channels.

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A Comprehensive Guide to March Madness

Understand Sling TV Packages 

Sling TV offers three main packages: Sling Orange, Sling Blue, and Sling Orange & Blue (Combo). While each package caters to different preferences, it's important to note that for March Madness you'll need Sling Orange & Blue (combo) to catch the most action.

Channels for March Madness

The men's tournament games will primarily be broadcast on CBS, TBS, TNT, and TruTV. While TruTV is included in the Sling Blue subscription, there will be a free preview of TruTV available for Sling Orange subscribers from March 18-23, ensuring you don't miss out on key matchups.

For fans of the women's tournament, all games will be aired on ESPN and ABC (in select markets). Since ESPN is only available with Sling Orange, a Sling Orange & Blue (Combo) subscription is the best option to watch both tournaments.

CBS Games

However, it's crucial to be aware that games airing on CBS won't be accessible on Sling TV. This means that for those particular matchups, you might need to explore alternative viewing options.

Conference Tournaments

For fans eager to catch the conference tournaments leading up to March Madness, a Sling Orange & Blue (Combo) subscription is necessary. To enhance your experience, consider adding the Sports Extra package for comprehensive coverage of the pre-March Madness basketball action.

Free Preview of TruTV

Here's an exciting perk for Sling Orange subscribers – during March Madness, you'll receive a free preview of TruTV. This means you won't miss out on any of the tournament's thrilling moments, even if TruTV isn't part of your regular subscription.

Navigating Sling TV Options

To ensure you make the most of your Sling TV experience during March Madness, take a moment to review your current subscription. If you haven't already, consider upgrading to Sling Orange & Blue to access the primary channels broadcasting tournament games.

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Will college basketball games be blacked out?

Note: Some games may be blacked out due to local blackout rules, or because Sling TV doesn’t have the rights to broadcast that game. Impacted subscribers will not be able to watch the game unless it is also on a local broadcast network, available either through your Sling TV subscription, or with an over-the-air antenna.

If you receive an on-screen blackout message when trying to watch a game on ESPN, you can watch your game on ESPN3, which is included with your Sling Orange subscription.

Visit our Blackouts & Viewing Restrictions page for more information.

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