The NCAA basketball action continues today with more March Madness in the second round of the men’s NCAA tournament. Today, Duke faces TCU. The game tips off at 5:15 on CBS (and streaming live on Paramount+ Premium).
For a list of key dates, teams, and how to watch every March Madness game, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a look at how to watch the entire NCAA tournament, from the second round right up to the Championship Final.
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How to watch the Duke vs. TCU March Madness game:
Dates: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 5:15 p.m. ET
TV channel: CBS
Streaming: DirecTV, Paramount+ and more
When is the Duke vs. TCU game?
The Duke vs. TCU game is this Saturday, March 21. Tipoff is at 5:15 p.m. ET.
Duke vs. TCU game channel:
Saturday’s Duke vs. TCU game airs on CBS.
How to watch Duke vs. TCU:
Paramount+ offers subscribers access to loads of sports, including some March Madness games, the NFL, soccer and more. Plus, you get access to great shows like Survivor, The Challenge and others.
There are two Paramount+ tiers to choose from: the ad-supported Essential plan or its ad-free Premium plan, which also gives you ad-free streaming of on-demand content, live access to your local CBS station and full streaming access to Showtime.
You’ll need the Paramount+ Premium tier to watch March Madness games. Luckily, right now, Paramount+ is running a deal: Get any plan of your choosing for $2.99/month for the first two months. That means you can catch live March Madness games on CBS throughout the tournament for just $6.
Where to stream March Madness games without cable:
Every game of the 2026 men’s March Madness Tournament that’s on CBS will stream on Paramount+ Premium. You’ll also be able to access the game on live TV services like DirecTV.
Men’s NCAA tournament second-round schedule:
All times Eastern
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Saturday, March 21
No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 9 Saint Louis: 12:10 p.m. (CBS)
No. 3 Michigan State vs. No. 6 Louisville: 2:45 p.m. (CBS)
No. 1 Duke vs. No. 9 TCU: 5:15 p.m. (CBS)
No. 2 Houston vs. No. 10 Texas A&M: 6:10 p.m. (TNT)
No. 3 Gonzaga vs. No. 11 Texas: 7:10 p.m. (TBS)
No. 3 Illinois vs. No. 11 VCU: 7:50 p.m. (CBS)
No. 4 Nebraska vs. No. 5 Vanderbilt: 8:45 p.m. (TNT)
No. 4 Arkansas vs. No. 12 High Point: 9:45 p.m. (TBS)
Sunday, March 22
No. 2 Purdue vs. No. 7 Miami (FL): 12:10 p.m. (CBS)
No. 2 Iowa State vs. No. 7 Kentucky: 2:45 p.m. (CBS)
No. 4 Kansas vs. No. 5 St. John’s: 5:15 p.m. (CBS)
No. 3 Virginia vs. No. 6 Tennessee: 6:10 p.m. (TNT)
No. 1 Florida vs. No. 9 Iowa: 7:10 p.m. (TBS)
No. 1 Arizona vs. No. 9 Utah State: 7:50 p.m. (truTV)
No. 2 UConn vs. No. 7 UCLA: 8:45 p.m. (TNT)
No. 4 Alabama vs. No. 5 Texas Tech: 9:45 p.m. (TBS)
Men’s NCAA tournament key dates:
All times Eastern
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Selection Sunday: 6 p.m. ET Sunday, March 15 on CBS
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First Four: Tuesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 18
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First round: Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20
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Second round: Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22
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Sweet 16: Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27
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Elite Eight: Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29
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Final Four: Saturday, April 4 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis
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NCAA championship game: Monday, April 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis
