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24-04-2025
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March Madness National Championship 2025: How to Watch the NCAA Tournament Online Without Cable
Variety and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability subject to change. If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The Men's NCAA March Madness National Championship game starts on Monday, Apr. 7 with the two best teams in college. Advertisement More from Variety The action tips off with No. 1-ranked Florida Gators taking on No. 1-ranked Houston Cougars at 8:50 p.m. ET/5:50 p.m. PT. The game take place at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, while it airs on CBS and livestreams on Paramount+. Check out a complete NCAA March Madness schedule here. Watch NCAA March Madness on Hulu + Live TV While there's still time to buy tickets to see the NCAA Championship game in person on sites, such as StubHub, Vivid Seats and SeatGeek, there are plenty of ways to watch the game from home. The game will broadcast on CBS Sports Network. This means that whether you're watching on cable or online, you'll need access to CBS in order to catch the game. Advertisement Cable-cutters can access these networks on a variety of Live TV streamers such as Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV and DirecTV Stream. Below, check out the best ways to stream March Madness 2025: Because some of the TV rights for March Madness 2025 are held with CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ is another leading destination for streaming the NCAA tournament game on CBS live online. You can catch the game on CBS through the Paramount+ with Showtime plan. Not a subscriber? Sign up for the streaming service's 7-day free trial to try it out before you commit, while plans start at $7.99/month for the basic ad-supported plan. Advertisement However, if you want to go ad-free, Paramount+ with Showtime is priced at $12.99/month. This plan includes programming from Showtime at no additional cost. STREAM NCAA MARCH MADNESS 2025 ON PARAMOUNT+ Fubo is one of the best options for streaming the NCAA March Madness game. The service features CBS for the game, while it has additional channels for analysis, like CBS Sports Network. It even has more than 100 live TV channels for cable-free streaming. Stream NCAA March Madness 2025 on Fubo Hulu + Live TV plan is one of the best ways to watch the college basketball game. The live TV streamer has CBS, so you can tune-in to every match ups throughout the tournament. Advertisement Plus, Hulu + Live TV boasts a 3-day free trial, as well as an unlimited DVR at no additional cost so you can record the game to watch later. A subscription to Hulu + Live TV also gets you access to Hulu's full streaming library –- a $7.99/month value –- with thousands of shows and movies. The best deal for Hulu + Live TV is through the Disney Bundle, which wraps in ESPN+ and Disney starts at $82.99/month. STREAM NCAA MARCH MADNESS 2025 ON HULU + LIVE TV Currently, Sling Orange starts at $23 for your first month of service and $45.99/month afterwards. Although Sling itself doesn't come with CBS, you can use a Sling TV login to watch the National Championship on the March Madness Live app. Advertisement Please note: Prices and channel availability depends on your local TV market. Stream NCAA March Madness 2025 on Sling TV With DirecTV Stream's basic entertainment package, which starts at $74.99/month, you'll get access to CBS, TNT, TBS and truTV to catch all of NCAA March Madness tournament. STREAM NCAA MARCH MADNESS 2025 ON DIRECTV Stream Best of Variety Sign up for Variety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
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Red Robin to Offer $20 Bottomless Burger Pass for May, But There's a Catch
Red Robin is offering a new twist on one of their classic deals. The chain announced Monday, April 14, that it would offer a Bottomless Burger Pass in honor of National Burger Month. The passes cost customers $20, and offer guests the chance to order a burger with a bottomless side every day of the month. The chain has previously offered bottomless fries, but this new deal is expanding the previous discount. Red Robin's limited quantity of black and gold Bottomless Burger Pass will be available to purchase at starting April 17 at 8 a.m. PST. Its use is limited to up to $22 per day from May 1 until May 31, for a total potential card value of up to $682. Cards will be loaded with $22 per day, and any unused amount will be forfeited at the end of the day with no rollover. Related: Score Freebies and March Madness 2025 Discounts at These Popular Fast Food Chains The cards are limited to one per customer, and cannot be combined with other discounts. Outside of the Bottomless Burger Pass, Red Robin Royalty members will have the opportunity to enter to win free burgers for a year by purchasing at least one burger and one beverage while logged into their account. Members will be automatically entered to win the juicy prize, per Today. Related: Dunkin' Has Food Deals to Celebrate Returning Dunkalatte, New Pretzel Roll Sliders and Other Spring Menu Items Red Robin, founded in Seattle in 1969, currently owns and operates over 500 franchises and restaurants across the United States and Canada. PEOPLE previously spoke to Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix in 2023 when she collaborated with the chain on a unique concoction. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Madix crafted the Burgertini for the partnership, a vodka martini made with pickle brine, burger juices or beef broth, muddled tomatoes and garnished with bacon and brioche bun pieces. In October 2023, the reality star told PEOPLE, "it's a cross between a classic dirty martini and somewhat of a Bloody Mary because of the tomato and pickle brine. It has that amazing savory flavor to it that I love.' Read the original article on People
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08-04-2025
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Men's college basketball Top 25 ranking for 2025-26: Arizona among seven Big 12 teams
It's never too early to examine the potential top teams in the nation in men's college basketball for next season. Even one day after the 2025 men's national championship game. USA TODAY Sports has released its "way-too-early" Top 25 for the 2025-26 season and the list has a definite Big 12 flair. Advertisement There are a nation-leading seven Big 12 teams in the Top 25, including the No. 1 team in the initial ranking, which includes the Arizona Wildcats. Here are some takeaways from the early men's college basketball Top 25 ranking for next season, which will be here before we know it. March Madness NCAA Tournament odds: Who is favored to win 2026 national championship? Houston Cougars lead early men's basketball Top 25 Houston may have lost the 2025 national championship game to Florida, but the Cougars could be the favorite to win the title in 2026, according to USA TODAY Sports, which has Kelvin Sampson's team No. 1 in the early Top 25. Advertisement It wrote of Houston: "The defending national runner-up will lose stalwarts L.J. Cryer and J'wan Roberts but is poised to make another run to the title game behind one of the top recruiting classes in the country, led by five-star forward C.J. Cenac and guard Isiah Harwell." The Big 12 could be very good in 2025-26 season The Big 12 could be very good next season, according to USA TODAY Sports' ranking. The site has BYU at No. 5 in the early Top 25. Yes, No. 5. It wrote of BYU: "After making the Sweet 16 for the second time since 1981, BYU is poised for a big year with the arrival of hyped freshman AJ Dybantsa. He'll join a rotation that should lose point guard Egor Demin to the NBA but is set to bring back guards Keba Keita and Dawson Baker and forwards Richie Saunders and Mihailo Boskovic. If Dybantsa is as good as expected, the Cougars could be a serious threat for the Final Four." Advertisement Texas Tech comes in at No. 7, while Iowa State is No. 14. Kansas is ranked No. 17. Arizona is ranked No. 23 and Baylor rounds out the Top 25 at No. 25. Who won March Madness 2025? Florida vs Houston score from men's national championship game Could SEC continue to shine in 2025-26? The SEC sent a record 14 teams to the NCAA Tournament in 2025. Could it continue to shine next season? The conference has six teams in the initial USA TODAY Sports ranking, led by Alabama at No. 6. Defending national champion Florida is ranked No. 8, with Arkansas at No. 12. Kentucky comes in at No. 16, with Tennessee at No. 18. Auburn is at No. 24 in the ranking. Advertisement Of Florida's ranking, USA TODAY Sports wrote: "There will certainly be a transition from a team led by All-America guard Walter Clayton, and he will be hard to replace. However, the Gators still should have most of the inside players returning, with Thomas Haugh, Alex Condon and Rueben Chinyelu all poised for increased production. Denzel Aberdeen should be a consistent perimeter scorer and will get boosted by incoming freshman Alex Lloyd." The Houston Cougars are ranked No. 1 in an early Top 25 ranking for the 2025-26 season. Who are biggest national title contenders in 2025-26? There are some familiar names behind Houston at the top of the way-too-early Top 25 men's college basketball ranking. Advertisement Duke comes in at No. 2, with USA TODAY Sports writing: "It will be another offseason of reloading for coach Jon Scheyer with Cooper Flagg and fellow freshmen Kon Knueppel and Khaman Maluach almost certainly headed for the draft. Next year's group of high-end recruits will be led by forwards Cameron and Cayden Boozer, the twin sons of former Blue Devils star Carlos Boozer. Also arriving is Shelton Henderson, another five-star forward. Several major contributors have options to return to Duke, including veteran guard Tyrese Proctor, freshman Isaiah Evans and sophomore Caleb Foster." UConn was ranked No. 3 in the list, leading the Big East, while UCLA led the Big Ten with a No. 4 ranking. Michigan (No. 9) and Louisville (No. 10) rounded out the top 10. See the complete ranking: Men's college basketball way-too-early Top 25 for 2025-26 season Other teams in early men's college basketball Top 25 ranking St. John's is No. 13 in the USA TODAY Sports ranking, while Michigan State at No. 15. Advertisement Other Top 25 teams we haven't mentioned include Wisconsin at No. 19, Gonzaga at No. 20, Creighton at No. 21 and North Carolina at No. 22. The Big Ten has five teams in the Top 25, while the Big East and ACC each have three. The West Coast Conference has the lone non-power four conference team in the ranking (Gonzaga). Reach Jeremy Cluff at Follow him on X, formerly Twitter @Jeremy_Cluff. Support local journalism: Subscribe to today. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: College basketball Top 25: Houston, Big 12 lead early 2025-26 ranking
USA Today
08-04-2025
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Who won March Madness 2025? NCAA Tournament final score, highlights, more
Who won March Madness 2025? NCAA Tournament final score, highlights, more Show Caption Hide Caption Florida Gators win third NCAA title in school history USA TODAY Sports' Paul Myerberg breaks down Florida's win over the Houston Cougars in the NCAA National Championship. Sports Seriously The national championship trophy is heading to Gainesville, Florida. Behind another valiant comeback effort, Todd Golden and Florida basketball finished as the last team standing in the 68-team men's NCAA Tournament field with a 65-63 win over Houston in the national championship game. REQUIRED READING: 'One Shining Moment' 2025: March Madness highlights after Florida national title With Florida's win, Golden made some March Madness history himself, becoming the youngest coach to win a national championship since NC State's Jim Valvano in 1983. Florida held Houston scoreless over the last 2:05 of the game while causing four turnovers over the course of the Cougars' final four possessions. But it wasn't until the final seconds that Alex Condon sealed the win for the Gators, when he jumped on the ball around halfcourt. Houston guard Emanuel Sharp was forced to drop the ball while going up on a 3-point attempt, as he otherwise would have been called for traveling. En route to its victory on Monday, Florida came back from both a 31-28 halftime deficit and a 12-point deficit at the 16:25 mark of the second half. It was the third consecutive game in the NCAA Tournament that the Gators had to come from behind in the second half. The Gators also are the only national champion over the last 20 years to overcome a deficit of at least nine points in the Elite Eight, the Final Four and the national championship game, per ESPN. Here's what you need to know from Monday's NCAA Tournament championship game, including a look at the box score, stats and highlights: Who won March Madness 2025? Florida defeated Houston 65-63 in the national championship game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, securing the 2025 men's NCAA Tournament national championship. It is the third title in program history for the Gators, and their first since 2007. It is also the first men's title for the SEC since Kentucky in 2012, ending a 13-year drought for the conference. REQUIRED READING: Most March Madness titles: Where does Florida rank after NCAA Tournament win? Florida-Houston score Teams 1H 2H F Florida 28 37 65 Houston 31 32 63 Florida-Houston stats Here's a breakdown of each team's stats from the national championship game: Field goal percentage: Florida 21 of 53 (39.6%) | Houston 24 of 69 (34.8%) Florida 21 of 53 (39.6%) | Houston 24 of 69 (34.8%) 3-point percentage: Florida 6 of 24 (25%) | Houston 6 of 25 (24%) Florida 6 of 24 (25%) | Houston 6 of 25 (24%) Rebounds: Florida 40 | Houston 39 Florida 40 | Houston 39 Turnovers: Florida 13 | Houston Nine Florida 13 | Houston Nine Points Off Turnovers: Florida 10 | Houston Nine Florida 10 | Houston Nine Bench Points: Houston 17 | Florida 14 Houston 17 | Florida 14 Paint Points: Florida 28 | Houston 24 Florida 28 | Houston 24 Assists: Florida 14 | Houston Six Here's a look at the individual stat lines for the top three leading scorers on each team: Will Richard (Florida): 18 points on 5-of-10 shooting with eight rebounds, two steals, two assists and a block 18 points on 5-of-10 shooting with eight rebounds, two steals, two assists and a block Alex Condon (Florida): 12 points on 5-of-9 shooting with seven rebounds and four steals 12 points on 5-of-9 shooting with seven rebounds and four steals Walter Clayton Jr. (Florida): 11 points on 3-of-10 shooting with seven assists, five rebounds, a steal and a block 11 points on 3-of-10 shooting with seven assists, five rebounds, a steal and a block L.J. Cryer (Houston): 19 points on 6-of-18 shooting with six rebounds, two assists and a steal 19 points on 6-of-18 shooting with six rebounds, two assists and a steal Mylik Wilson (Houston): Nine points on 4-of-9 shooting with two rebounds, a block, an assist and a steal Nine points on 4-of-9 shooting with two rebounds, a block, an assist and a steal Emanuel Sharp (Houston): Eight points on 3-of-11 shooting with three rebounds and an assist March Madness highlights from Florida-Houston game Here's a compilation of highlights from Monday night's national championship game between Florida and Houston: Most national championships Florida is tied with Villanova for the eighth-most NCAA Tournament championships following the Gators' win over Houston. Here is a full list of how many teams have at least two national championships since 1939, the first year of the NCAA Tournament: 1. UCLA: 11 titles 11 titles 2. Kentucky: Eight Eight T-3. North Carolina: Six Six T-3. Connecticut: Six Six T-5. Duke: Five Five T-5. Indiana: Five Five 7. Kansas: Four Four T-8. Villanova: Three Three T-8. Florida: Three Three T-10. Cincinnati: Two Two T-10. Louisville: Two * Two * T-10. Michigan State: Two Two T-10. N.C. State: Two Two T-10. Oklahoma State: Two Two T-10. San Francisco: Two * This does not include Louisville's 2013 national championship as it was vacated by the NCAA following an investigation
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08-04-2025
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How to watch the NCAA Championship Game for free—and without cable
How to watch the NCAA Championship Game for free—and without cable It all comes down to this. The final game of March Madness 2025 is set to be a barn burner, with two of the teams oddsmakers considered the most likely to win battling it out for the NCAA National Championship. The Florida Gators and Houston Cougars will square off Monday night. At the start of this year's tournament, Florida was favored to win with +350 odds. Houston was close behind at +600. Advertisement Now, the experts are split. FanDuel has the Gators slightly favored, while ESPN expects the Cougars to come out on top. So settle in and give yourself a break. Ignore the economy for a couple of hours and catch the end of this college basketball season. Here's when and where the game will be airing and ways to watch for free, without a cable subscription. When and where does the 2025 NCAA Championship Game air? Here's when and where you can catch this year's semifinal games- as well as the final. April 7 Florida vs. Houson, 9:20 p.m. on CBS How can I watch the NCAA Championship Game for free? It's easy, actually. CBS is the host for the National Championship, so you can watch the game without a cable subscription. All you need is a good HD antenna. To ensure you're getting the most reliable signal for the CBS-carried games, you'll want to test the antenna in multiple locations in your home. Can I stream the NCAA Championship Game online? Yep – and you've got a number of choices to do so. Paramount+ CBS's streaming service will give you a one-week free trial, followed by a $8 or $13 monthly charge. Hulu with Live TV The free trial on this service lasts three days. Afterward, it will cost you $77 per month. YouTubeTV After a free trial, you can expect monthly charges of $73. DirecTV Stream Formerly known as DirecTV Now, AT&T TVNow and AT&T TV, this oft-renamed streaming service will run you $80 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 $80 and up, depending on the channels you choose. Does the NCAA offer any service for me to watch the Final Four? March Madness Live has streamed every game on the NCAA Website, as well as Apple, Android, Amazon and Roku devices and will continue to do so with the championship game. You'll need to log in with your username and password from your TV provider. Can I watch the NCAA Championship Game on Amazon? No. NCAA Tournament games do not stream on Amazon. This story was originally featured on
