While the men’s NCAA tournament has gotten its share of attention this year, March Madness 2024 is all about Caitlin Clark.
The Iowa shooting guard has been a breakout star, scoring more points than any other Division I basketball player ever—male or female. And whether the Hawkeyes win or lose this year’s tournament, she’s already made history, banking more than $3 million in brand sponsorships, now that the NCAA has legalized that for college athletes.
The men’s tip-off for the Final Four doesn’t happen until Saturday, but the women’s games start tonight. Planning to watch? Here’s all you need to know.
When and where do the Women’s Final Four games air?
NC State vs. South Carolina, 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN
UConn vs. Iowa, 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
When and where will the Women’s National Championship game air?
Whichever two teams emerge victorious Friday evening will meet Sunday, April 7 at 3:00 p.m. ET. The game will air on ABC.
How can I watch the Women’s Final Four games for free?
As far as the Final Four, you’re going to have to explore streaming options. Those games won’t be airing on broadcast television, meaning you won’t be able to watch over the air in most cities.
You can, however, watch the National Championship game, on Sunday, over the air on ABC.
Can I watch March Madness (and the Women’s Final Four) online?
Yes. There are several options to watch 2024 NCAA Tournament games, some completely free and others with free trial periods.
Disney+
Disney’s bundle of Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ no longer has a free trial, so you’ll have to pay $15 per month for all three combined (or $25 per month for no ads on Hulu).
Including Live TV in the bundle bumps the price to $77 per month ($90 with no ads).
Hulu with Live TV
The free trial on this service is no longer offered, as well. It will now cost you $77 per month.
YouTubeTV
After up to a two-week trial, you can expect monthly charges of $73.
Sling TV
Dish Network’s Sling lower-tiered “Orange” plan will run you $40 per month. Adding the more comprehensive “Blue” plan bumps the cost to $55 per month. The seven-day free trial has disappeared, but the cord-cutting service is offering 50% off of the first month’s bill.
DirecTV Stream
Formerly known as DirecTV Now, AT&T TVNow and AT&T TV, this oft-renamed streaming service will run you $75 per month and up after the free trial option.
Fubo TV
This sports-focused cord-cutting service carries broadcast networks in most markets. There’s a seven-day free trial, followed by monthly charges of $75 and up, depending on the channels you choose.
Does the NCAA offer any service for me to watch the game I want?
It does. March Madness Live will stream every game on the NCAA Website, as well as Apple, Android, Amazon and Roku devices. It’s also available on Xbox One. You’ll need to log in with your username and password from your TV provider, however.
Will the Final Four games stream on Amazon?
It will not.
