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The 2026 NCAA Men’s National Championship game is set. No. 1 Michigan will face No. 2 UConn in a thrilling conclusion to March Madness. Tipping off at 8:50 p.m. ET on Monday, April 6, the Wolverines are heading into tonight’s game as the favorites, but can they defeat a red hot Huskies team or will UConn win their third national title in four years? You’ll have to tune in to find out live.
How to Watch Michigan vs. UConn, At a Glance
The championship game will tip-off at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. For those who don’t have cable, there are plenty of ways to stream Michigan vs. UConn online for free. If you want to watch March Madness without paying a dime, we’ve compiled a streaming guide to watching TBS, TNT and truTV online for free and without cable. Learn more below.
Where to Watch the NCAA Men’s National Championship Game Online for Free
When it comes to watching March Madness, streamers such as DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV and Sling TV are great platforms to watch the 2026 championship game. With DirecTV and Hulu + Live TV, fans can take advantage of limited-time free trials offered to new subscribers to watch Michigan vs. UConn, as well as, testing out each service without committing to a monthly subscription.
DirecTV
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DirecTV
Get access to CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV.
With DirecTV, March Madness fans can stream the men’s national championship for free with a five-day free trial. The streamer will allow you to watch CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV for free during the trial period. The Entertainment and Sports Programming Network is included in all of the DirecTV streaming packages as well. In addition to unlimited DVR storage, you’ll get access to local channels and the ability to stream on as many devices as you want.
Sling TV
Another great option for fans to watch Michigan vs. UConn is on Sling TV. The streaming services offers three different packages to choose from, such as Orange, Blue and Orange + Blue. The Orange Package is tailored for sports and family channels, while the Blue package has a focus on news and entertainment channels. However, both come with TBS to watch the NCAA National Championship game online and start at $45 per month. If you want best of both worlds, users can combine both packages and get everything Sling has to offer.
Please note: Pricing and channel availability varies from market-to-market.
Hulu
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Hulu + Live TV
Another great service that offers a free trial to new subscribers is Hulu + Live TV. After signing up, users gain access to the entire Hulu library in addition to more than 95 live TV channels — including CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV for just $82.99 per month (after the free trial period).
And, unlike the rest of the options, you can also expand your content library by bundling Hulu + Live TV with Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited. You’ll not only have all of the Hulu library to watch, but also exclusive and original programming available exclusively on ESPN Unlimited.
Max has multiple subscription tiers: ad-supported, commercial free and ultimate ad-free. Max’s paid subscriptions start at $10.99/month for the basic ad-supported streaming, or $18.49/month to watch ad free. With HBO Max you can watch each channel broadcasting March Madness games, including CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV.
The Premium ad-free package is $22.99 per month and includes 4K Ultra HD quality, 100 downloads to watch on the go and you can stream on up to four devices at once. You can also bundle Max with Hulu and Disney+ for $19.99/month for ad-supported streaming on up to two devices at once and $32.99/month for ad-free streaming.
