March is here, and with that, the focus on basketball shifts from the NBA to collegiate games, specifically the NCAA Division One men’s tournament.
That’s because the Men’s division one basketball tournament, better known as March Madness, is one of the most watched sporting events world-wide.
With 68 colleges competing over five rounds on their way to the championship final, millions of fans come together to support their favourite teams.
To keep viewers up-to-date, this guide will provide details on the NCAA Tournament’s next round of championship games, TV fixtures, Australian broadcast rights, and streaming options.
How to watch the NCAA Men’s Basketball championship live in Australia
As the 2024 NCAA Men’s tournament progresses, basketball enthusiasts will be glued to their screens, watching as their favorite teams battle it out on the court.
With a total of 68 teams competing during March Madness, there are sure to be some surprise upsets along the way to the national championship game in early April.
If you’re a college hoops fan living in Australia, then you’re in luck as ESPN is your go-to destination for all the action. ESPN (Foxtel/Kayo) is the home to NCAA Division 1 basketball, and have exclusive Australian broadcast rights to the 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament.
| Provider | NCAA Basketball | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| Kayo Sports | 31 games shown LIVE, including every Elite Eight, Final Four and the Championship | Yes – 7 day Free trial |
| Foxtel Now | 31 games shown LIVE, including every Elite Eight, Final Four and the Championship | Yes – 10 day Free trial |
| Free to Air | None | N/A |
The coverage includes a minimum of thirty-one NCAA Men’s March Madness basketball games televised live from March 23 until the championship on April 8 (AEDT), with replays available later that same day.
The exact count in each round is as follows (see TV fixtures): A minimum of ten games broadcast live during the round of 64 and 32, plus four games shown live during the Sweet Sixteen. Then, every game of the Elite Eight, Final Four and the NCAA Men’s championship on April 8 (AEDT), will be shown live.
Fortunately, there are several options for watching NCAA March Madness on ESPN in Australia, including Foxtel, Foxtel Now, Foxtel from Telstra and Kayo Sports.
So whether you prefer the convenience of Foxtel iQ, the flexibility of Kayo Sports streaming, or the online experience of Foxtel Now, this year’s NCAA Men’s playoffs have never been more accessible.
What time is the NCAA Men’s basketball championship live today on TV in Australia?
| Game | Date/AEDT | Broadcaster |
|---|---|---|
| Final Four | ||
| Purdue v NC State | LIVE: Sun, 7 Apr, 8:00am – 10:30am | Foxtel / Kayo |
| UConn v Alabama | LIVE: Sun, 7 Apr, 10:30am – 1:00pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
Stream the NCAA Men’s Championship Free with Kayo Sports
With Kayo you will have access to the same sports broadcasts as Foxtel, and can stream NCAA Basketball games to eligible devices and browsers.
For fans who want to catch up on the late-night or early-morning action, Kayo Minis provide a condensed match recap after the play has concluded.
Other Kayo features include Interactive Graphics, SplitView, No Spoilers, and Key Moments, which provide highlights throughout the matches in real-time.
Best of all, if you’re a brand new prospective customer to Kayo Sports, you can take advantage of a free trial period, allowing you to watch your favourite events for free.
Kayo doesn’t have a lock-in contract or equipment fees, which means you can cancel anytime if you’re no longer using it. If you want to check out Kayo after your trial is over simply choose between the Basic or Premium plans.
Watch the NCAA Men’s Championship free online with Foxtel Now
One option to watch all the available NCAA Basketball games in Australia is with Foxtel or Foxtel Now.
The Foxtel Now online streaming service offers access to all the sport on Foxtel via their Sports Pack. That means that you get access to all the live and on-demand sports Foxtel has to offer, including NCAA Basketball and the other leagues, matches and events taking place for that month.
To start you can check it out with a free trial, after which you will need to pay for both the Sports Pack and the Essentials Pack, as the two products come as a team.
In addition to being internet-connected, Foxtel Now also includes the option to stream live sports using the Foxtel Go app when you’re away from home.
Watch the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship live with Telstra
Foxtel, Foxtel Now and Kayo Sports are available through Telstra by simply adding them to your account.
Foxtel from Telstra offers the exact same NCAA Basketball programming as a standard Foxtel service. It can be acquired with the purchase of a twelve-month subscription.
Foxtel Now from Telstra is often available at a reduced monthly rate, and sometimes can be had without a lock-in contract. To access live NCAA tourbament games using Foxtel Now from Telstra you will need to have the Foxtel Now Essentials and Sports HD Packs.
Likewise, the Kayo Sports on Telstra package often includes a cancel anytime feature. To access Kayo Sports on Telstra simply choose between either Kayo Basic or the Kayo Premium plans.
Streaming Devices for Men’s NCAA Basketball
Here is a comprehensive list of sports streaming devices for watching darts on your home TV or mobile. This way you’ll be able to watch your favourites in the NCAA Basketball tournament.
Devices supported on Kayo
- PC/Mac: Yes – MacOS 10.12+ (Chrome, Safari, Firefox) & Windows 10 (Chrome, Firefox, Edge); web browser only
- iOS/Android Phones/Tablets: Yes – Via native apps (iOS 15+ and Android 8+)
- Hubbl: Yes – available on both the small device and Hubbl Glass
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Chromecast Ultra, 3rd Generation
and Chromecast with Google TV for optimal streaming. SplitView not available - Apple TV: Yes – tvOS 11+, 4th Generation or higher. Casting available to previous models
- Amazon Fire TV Stick – Yes
- Google TV: Yes – OS 8.0+
- Android TV: Yes – Via
app for version 8.0 andup on the following devices: Xiaomi Mi Box, Asus Nexus Player, NVIDIA SHIELD, Sony BRAVIA™ and select models of Hisense, Kogan, Mecool, Panasonic, Philips, Sharpand TCL - Samsung Smart TVs: Yes – 2017 and later models. SplitView not available
- LG TV: Yes – 2018 models or later using WebOS 4 and above. LG Netcast TV’s or via LG TV’s Web Browser Application not available.
- Hisense Smart TV: Select 2019 – 2023 models
- Gaming Consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
Devices supported on Foxtel/Foxtel Go
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome for PC; Chrome & Safari for Mac)
- iOS: Yes – Devices with iOS 9.35 or above
- Android: Yes – Devices with Android 5.0 and above (Android 13 beta versions are not supported)
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting (only on Multiroom service)
- Google Nest: Yes – Via compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay (only on Multiroom service)
- Smart TVs: Yes – Via casting only (only on Multiroom service)
