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How to watch Selection Sunday: Date, time, channels, and streaming providers

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Before you can lock into a rush of rapid-fire college basketball games and insane generational performances, we need to get you ready for the real tip-off for March Madness 2025: Selection Sunday.

On Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 6:00 PM EST, the NCAA will announce which 68 teams will participate in the 2025 tournament.


What you need to know about Selection Sunday: Date, time, where to watch

Date Sunday, March 16, 2025
Time 3:00 PM (PST), 4:00 PM (MST), 6:00 PM (EST)
Channel CBS
Stream Paramount+, Sling TV, DIRECTV STREAM

Where to watch Selection Sunday 2025

Selection Sunday coverage will air on CBS this year, beginning at 6:00 PM EST.


Sling TV Hulu + Live TV
DIRECTV STREAM
Fubo
YouTube TV
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Watch Selection Sunday 2025 on Sling TV and get 50% off your first month

While Sling TV does not include CBS in its channel lineup, even in areas where local channels are offered, there is a way to watch Selection Sunday with the affordable service. Sling TV has a Paramount Plus with Showtime add-on for $10 per month. 


Watch Selection Sunday 2025 on Hulu + Live TV with a 3-day free trial

You can catch Selection Sunday and all the excitement of March Madness with Hulu + Live TV. With over 90 live TV channels, including CBS for Selection Sunday and TBSTNT, and truTV for game coverage, Hulu + Live TV is your one-stop destination for the tournament. This streaming service also gives you access to Disney Plus and ESPN Plus at no extra charge. Plus, with unlimited DVR space included, you can record games and watch them whenever it’s convenient for you.


Watch Selection Sunday 2025 on DIRECTV STREAM with a 5-day free trial

DIRECTV STREAM offers packages delivering over 75 channels, including a large selection of sports channels, perfect for March Madness and all sports fans. Depending on which package you choose, you’ll get national sports coverage alongside access to regional sports networks (RSNs), which aren’t available on most other services. Take advantage of a DIRECTV STREAM free trial to explore the service before subscribing.


Watch Selection Sunday 2025 on Fubo with a 5-day free trial

Join Fubo for Selection Sunday and the women's tournament. Fubo stands out by offering access to RSNs in select plans, making it a top choice alongside DIRECTV STREAM for sports fans, outside of March Madness. While Fubo covers Selection Sunday and the women's tournament comprehensively, note that some channels required for the men's tournament are missing from the lineupTry out Fubo with a free trial before subscribing.


Watch Selection Sunday 2025 on YouTube TV with a 7-day free trial

YouTube TV's basic plan offers over 100 channels. This lineup includes all the channels you’ll need for Selection Sunday and coverage of March Madness. With YouTube TV's unlimited DVR feature, you can record games to watch whenever you want. Test the waters with a free trial before signing up for a monthly subscription.


FAQ

What time is Selection Sunday 2025?

Selection Sunday is March 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM (PST), 4:00 PM (MST), and 6:00 PM (EST).

Does Hulu have March Madness?

You can watch both the men’s and women’s March Madness tournaments with Hulu + Live TV subscriptions and snag a 3-day free trial if you're a first-time or eligible subscriber.

How many teams play in March Madness 2025?

The NCAA will announce the 68 teams participating in the 2025 NCAA March Madness Tournament on Selection Sunday.

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.

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