NCAA March Madness is one of the most popular basketball tournaments in the United States. It was played by 68 (NCAA Men’s) and 64 (NCAA Women’s) college basketball teams from the level 1 division of the NCAA. It is said to be a sudden-death tournament because each and every match in this tournament is a knockout game. If you are using an Apple TV device, you can live stream the 84th edition of March Madness 2023 by installing the NCAA March Madness Live app from the App Store.
How to Watch NCAA Men’s March Madness 2023 on Apple TV
Before following the steps below, make sure to update the Apple TV to tvOS 15.0 or later version.
#1. Connect your Apple TV to the WiFi and navigate to the home screen.
#2. Locate the App Store on the Apple TV home screen and select it.
#3. Type NCAA March Madness Live using the on-screen keyboard and select the app from the search suggestions.
#5. On the app info screen, click Get to download the app on Apple TV.
#6. After installation, launch the app for activation.
How to Activate NCAA March Madness Live on Apple TV
#1. Tap Sign In and make a note of the Activation code shown on the screen.
#2. Launch a browser on your computer and go to the March Madness activation website www.ncaa.com/activate.
#3. Choose the Apple TV from the devices list and type the code in the box.
#4. Click Continue and Sign in using your TV provider login credentials.
#5. Once the app is activated, relaunch the app and enjoy watching the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament 2023 on your Apple TV.
To learn about the schedule of NCAA Men’s March Madness 2023, navigate to the official website.
How to Airplay NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament on Apple TV
First, update the iOS device to the iOS 15.0 or later version. Then, connect the iPhone or iPad and Apple TV to the same WiFi.
#2. Download and install the NCAA March Madness Live app on your iOS device from the App Store.
#3. Launch the NCAA March Madness Live app and sign in to your account.
#4. Once signed in, select the AirPlay icon displayed at the top.
#5. From the pop-up menu, select your Apple TV to cast the app screen.
#6. Once the connection is successful, play the live match of the Men’s Basketball Tournament on the app and watch it on your Apple TV.
How to Watch NCAA Women’s March Madness 2023 on Apple TV
ESPN network channels and ABC have bagged the broadcasting rights for the NCAA Women’s March Madness 2023 tournament. Most of the Women’s Basketball matches will be streamed on ESPN network channels like ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPNU, and ESPNEWS. While some will be streamed on the ABC channel. To know about the broadcasting details and the schedule of NCAA Women’s March Madness 2023, go to the official website.
If you intend to watch the NCAA Women’s Basketball tournament on your Apple TV, you need to download the ABC and ESPN app from the App Store on Apple TV. The ABC app requires your TV Provider credentials to sign in. You can log in to the ESPN app with your TV Provider or ESPN+ subscription credentials.
How to Watch NCAA March Madness 2023 Without Cable on Apple TV
The broadcasting rights for NCAA March Madness 2023 are acquired by the channels mentioned below.
- NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament – CBS, TNT, TBS, truTV, and CBS Sports.
- NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – ESPN, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN2, and ABC.
Most of the channels listed above are available in live TV streaming apps like Sling TV, Hulu, etc. If you have installed and subscribed to any one of the streaming apps below, use that app to stream the March Madness tournament.
Sling TV
Channels to Stream NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament: ESPN, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN2, and ABC.
Channels to Stream NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament: TBS, TNT, and truTV.
DVR: 200 hours
Free Trial: No
Channels: 100+ Channels.
Subscription Plans:
- Sling Orange – $40/month.
- Sling Blue – $45/month.
- Sling Orange + Blue – $60/month
Installation Guide: Sling TV on Apple TV
DirecTV Stream
Channels to Watch NCAA Men’s March Madness: CBS Sports, TNT, truTV, and TBS.
Channels to Watch NCAA Women’s March Madness: ESPN, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN2, and ABC.
DVR: Unlimited Cloud DVR.
Free Trial: 5 days.
Channels: 150+ Channels.
Subscription Plans:
- Entertainment – $74.99/month.
- Choice – $99.99/month.
- Ultimate – $109.99/month.
- Premier – $154.99/month.
Installation Guide: DirecTV Stream on Apple TV
YouTube TV
Channels to Stream Men’s Basketball Tournament: CBS Sports, TBS, TNT, and truTV.
Channels to Stream Women’s Basketball Tournament: ESPN, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN2, and ABC.
DVR: Unlimited DVR.
Free Trial: 14 days.
Channels: 100+ Channels.
Subscription Cost: $64.99/month.
Installation Guide: YouTube TV on Apple TV
fuboTV
Channels to Watch NCAA Men’s March Madness: CBS Sports, TNT, and truTV.
Channels to Watch NCAA Women’s March Madness: ESPN, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN2, and ABC.
DVR: 1000 hours.
Free Trial: 7 days.
Channels: 180+ Channels.
Subscription Plans:
- Pro – $74.99/month.
- Elite – $84.99/month
- Premier – $94.99/month
Installation Guide: fuboTV on Apple TV
Hulu
Channels to Watch NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament: CBS Sports, TNT, truTV, and TBS.
Channels to Watch NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament: ESPN, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN2, and ABC.
DVR: Unlimited DVR Storage.
Free Trial: 30 days.
Channels: 75+ Channels.
Subscription Plans:
- Hulu (With Ads) + Live TV – $69.99/month.
- Hulu (No Ads) + Live TV – $82.99/month.
- Disney Bundle Trio Basic – $12.99/month.
- Disney Bundle Trio Premium – $19.99/month.
Installation Guide: Hulu on Apple TV
Frequently Asked Question
Yes. You can watch March Madness 2023 for free on Apple TV by subscribing to the free trial of live TV streaming services like Hulu, fuboTV, etc.
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