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How to Watch the UConn Huskies March Madness Championship Game 2024

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UConn fans are finally back in the Championship game and the term Back-to-Back Champs just got a lot more real for Husky fans. Tonight, Monday April 8th, the Huskies will face off against the Purdue Boilermakers in the March Madness Championship game. Tune in on a live TV streaming services to catch the final UConn game of the season.

What channel is the UConn Huskies March Madness Championship game on?

March Madness live games can be found on CBS, TNT, TBS and TruTV this year. The Championship matchup will be broadcasted live on TBS tonight. Here’s a look at which streaming platforms offer the channels Husky fans need.

Channel Sling TV Hulu + Live TV DIRECTV STREAM YouTube TV Max
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How to watch the UConn Huskies on Sling TV (Our preferred service)

  • Pricing begins at $40.00/mo
  • 31+ live TV channels
  • Free trial currently unavailable

Sling TV is one of the more affordable ways to stream the Huskies live. The platform comes with three different package offerings. The service is missing CBS for March Madness so this means you’ll need a digital antenna to stream games airing live CBS. You can also pair this service with Paramount Plus for a low cost alternative to get every channel needed.


How to watch the UConn Huskies on Hulu + Live TV

  • Pricing begins at $76.99/mo
  • 95+ live TV channels
  • 3-day free trial

Hulu + Live TV makes it easier than ever to watch every March Madness game while keeping those in the house who are not interested off your back. With the Disney Plus Bundle, you'll have content from Disney Plus, ESPN Plus, and Hulu to keep everyone in the family occupied with something to watch.


How to watch the UConn Huskies on DIRECTV STREAM

  • Pricing begins at $79.99/mo
  • 90+ live TV channels
  • Free trial available

DIRECTV STREAM is another great option for Husky fans not wanting to miss a second of coverage this March. You'll also be able to test out the service for 5 days so make sure to sign up for that free trial and see if this is the service that's right for you this tournament season.


How to watch the UConn Huskies on YouTube TV

  • Pricing begins at $72.99/mo
  • 100+ live TV channels
  • Free trial available

YouTube TV is a service that won't have you guessing. What you see is what you get with this streamer, and that means full coverage to watch UConn make a March Madness run. Unlimited DVR makes it easy to watch back any of your favorite moments from the tournament.


How to watch the UConn Huskies on Max

  • Pricing starts at $9.99/month
  • 4K viewing options available
  • Free trial currently unavailable

Max stepped up big time this March Madness. With their B/R Sports add-on, which is included with any package you select during the tounrament, you'll be able to watch any game on TNT, TBS, and TruTV. What's not to love when a streaming service hooks you up. Partner this with Paramount Plus for a great value to watch March Madness.


FAQ

What channel carries UConn men's basketball?

You can stream UConn basketball games on Fox, Fox Sports 1, ESPN, ESPN 2 and CBS. If the Huskies make the NCAA tournament, you’ll also want a streaming service that offers TNT, TBS and truTv to catch all the postseason action. 

What radio station is the UConn game on?

You can listen to UConn basketball games on AM and FM radio stations. For AM users, tune to WAVZ 1300 AM in New Haven, WILI 1400 AM in Willimantic or WGCH 1940 AM in Greenwich. FM listeners can tune into 97.9 FM ESPN radio. 

Does UConn have its own streaming station?

Yes, with UConn+ you’re able to stream games for field hockey, lacrosse, and other sporting events. However, to stream basketball games, you’ll either need to subscribe to a streaming service like YouTube TV, or catch Big East basketball games through FloSports.

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