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Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. dribbles against Auburn forward Johni Broome during the Final Four at the Alamodome.
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How to Watch Houston vs. Florida in the NCAA Championship Game: TV, Streaming & Radio Info

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No one expected the upset Houston pulled over Duke. Tonight, we'll see if L.J. Cryer (15.6 PPG) and the Houston Cougars can do it again against Florida, led by Walter Clayton Jr. (18.5 PPG). The two NCAA teams have fought through five rounds of bracket matchups, culminating in the end of the Madness tonight.

Only 10 unique teams have won the NCAA March Madness National Championship in the last 10 years — Florida is one of them. While Houston's defense has proved to be insurmountable, most sports analysts have Florida winning it all by an extremely narrow margin.

Houston vs. Florida Odds and Spread

  • Point Spread: Florida favored by 1 to 1.5 points
  • Moneyline: Florida -115, Houston -105
  • Over/Under (Total Points): 141 to 141.5 points

What Time Is the Houston vs. Florida Game?

  • Date: Monday, April 7, 2025
  • Time: 8:50 PM EST, 6:50 PM MST, 4:50 PM PST
  • Location: Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas

What Channel Is the Houston vs. Florida Championship On?

  • National TV broadcast: CBS
  • Pregame coverage: Begins at 7:00 PM EST with Capital One Championship Central
  • Announcers: Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery, Grant Hill, Tracy Wolfson (sideline)

How to Stream the 2025 Men's National Championship Game Live

Coverage will air on CBS, and streaming options include Paramount+ (with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME® plan), the NCAA March Madness Live app, and other live TV streaming services as shown below.

Channel
Hulu + Live TV
DIRECTV STREAM
Fubo
YouTube TV
CBS




ESPN




TBS




TNT




truTV





Provider
Details
Sling TV + March Madness Live App
Get Sling TV with 50% off your first month
Paramount+
Get a 7-day free trial
Fubo
Get a 5-day free trial
Hulu + Live TV
Get a 3-day free trial
YouTube TV
Get a 21-day free trial
DIRECTV Stream
Get a 5-day free trial

How to Listen to Houston vs. Florida on the Radio

For listeners without traditional viewing/streaming options, we've still got you set for catching the audio of the game's broadcast tonight. 

  • Westwood One national radio broadcast
  • SiriusXM Channel 84
  • Local radio:
    • Houston: 950 AM KPRC
    • Florida: Check Gators Sports Network affiliates
  • Online/mobile: Varsity Network App

Best Options Based on How You Watch

Whether you've got a cable TV package, looking for cord cutting options, streaming the NCAA 2025 Championship Game on a mobile device, or want to listen to the game, we've got all your bases covered.

For Cable Subscribers:

  • Turn to CBS at 8:50 PM EST
  • Use TV provider credentials to log into March Madness Live

For Cord Cutters:

  • Use Paramount+
  • Try a free trial of Fubo, YouTube TV, or Hulu + Live TV

For Mobile Viewers:

  • Download the March Madness Live App
  • Or stream via your platform’s mobile app (Hulu, YouTube TV, etc.)

For Audio-Only Listeners:

  • Use Westwood One Radio, SiriusXM, or the Varsity Network App

Houston vs. Florida: The Stat Lines Side-By-Side

Key Stat Florida Gators  Houston Cougars 
PPG 75.3 78.5
REB 37.5 38.2
FG % 46.5 47.2
FT % 72.8 74.5
3-Point % 35.2 36.8

Who is winning the Florida Gators vs. Houston Cougars matchup?

The Houston Cougars slightly outclass the Florida Gators, but everyone has this going to the Gators by a narrow margin.


Watch with Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV offers a 3-day free trial plus 90+ channels including ESPN, TBS, TNT, and truTV. Also, you'll get full access to ESPN+ and Disney+ with the Disney Bundle, making it one of the most complete streaming options available for the championship matchup tonight.

Watch with DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM offers a 5-day free trial and gives you access to the Houston vs. Florida NCAA Championship, unlimited cloud DVR, and a strong lineup of national and regional sports channels.

Watch with Fubo

Fubo is a sports-centric streaming service that offers a 5-day free trial and three main plans, starting at 211+ channels. ESPN is included in every plan and so is CBS for the NCAA Championship matchup.

Watch with YouTube TV

YouTube TV is now offering an incredible 21-day free trial. With the YouTube TV base plan, you'll get every channel you need to watch all of March Madness, including the championship matchup tonight.

Jess is a writer, editor, and Cleveland sports fan. She previously worked for TV Guide and Cord Cutters News where she covered all things streaming and sports.