Who’s ready for March Madness?!

The 2025 NCAA basketball tournament has finally arrived as 68 teams try to punch their ticket to the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, to compete in the Final Four. The Auburn Tigers, Duke Blue Devils, Houston Cougars, and Florida Gators all earned No. 1 seeds, but upsets abound when it comes to March Madness.

The action begins tonight (March 18) with two games on truTV as No. 16 Alabama State battles No. 16 Saint Francis at 6:40 p.m. ET and No. 11 San Diego State takes on No. 11 North Carolina at 9:10 p.m. ET. First and second round games will air on CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV, and you can also stream March Madness on Max and Paramount+ with Showtime (for games airing on CBS).

Where can you find a truTV live stream? Here’s everything you need to know.

What Channel Is TruTV On DIRECTV, DISH, and Optimum?

It varies by service, but here’s how to find truTV across a variety of platforms:

• DIRECTV: Channel 246
• DISH: Channel 242

You can also find truTV on Optimum, Spectrum, Cox, and Xfinity by using their channel finder functions.

NCAA March Madness 2025 TruTV Streaming Options:

You can watch truTV live on the network’s website or via the truTV app with a valid cable login. The network offers a free ten-minute preview for new users.

Another TruTV streaming option is Max. You can watch March Madness games airing on TBS TNT, and TruTV live on Max, which is available for $9.99/month. You can also purchase Max on Amazon.

How To Watch TruTV Live Online Without Cable:

You can stream TruTV live with an active subscription to Sling TV (via Sling Blue), Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, or YouTube TV.

TruTV’s March Madness 2025 Schedule:

The First Four games air March 18 and 19 on truTV beginning at 6:40 p.m. ET. The channel will also host first and second-round games from March 20-23.

A full March Madness schedule can be found on the NCAA website. Enjoy the tourney!