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CBS College Basketball - 2025-2026 Schedule And Big Dates

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Posted on Apr 14, 2025 | 08:00am
CBS and men's college basketball – they always make for a slam-dunk combo. This coming season will mark the network's 45th consecutive season of presenting buzzer-beaters, upsets, and other assorted heart-stopping moments. Since it's never too early to get into game shape, read on for everything you need to know right now about the 2025-2026 NCAA on CBS schedule, plus info on how to watch live games, from the first shots to the most crazed moments of March Madness®.
 
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When does the 2025-2026 college basketball season start?

The NCAA Division I men's basketball season typically tips off in the winter.

When is the 2025-2026 college basketball schedule out?

Look for the 2025-2026 men's college basketball schedule to start filling out in the coming months.

It was last October, for instance, that CBS Sports presented its full slate of 2024-2025 games, a lineup that boasted 39 regular-season games, including conference championships, airing live on CBS, and streaming live on Paramount+ with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME® plan.

For the 2025-2026 season, expect CBS Sports to be back with regular-season games featuring Big Ten schools, Big 12 schools, and more. Check back here for updates on the NCAA on CBS 2025-2026 schedule.

When does March Madness® 2026 start?

Can we just let the Florida Gators celebrate their 2025 National Championship win for a minute …? Okay, we get it: You live for March Madness®, and you can't wait for the season-ending tournament that assembles the nation's top 68 top teams for a high-stakes succession of single-elimination games that ends with the crowning of one school.

So, here's what we know so far: March Madness® 2026, like every traditional March Madness®, will run for roughly three weeks, from mid-March to early April, when the Final Four® showdowns and the National Championship Game will be played.

The games of next year's Final Four® are set to be played on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis, Indiana. The 2026 National Championship Game is to follow on Monday, April 6, 2026, also at Lucas Oil Stadium.

In 2026, as this year, March Madness® will be broadcast in a partnership between CBS Sports and TNT Sports. Click here for our March Madness® watch guide.   

Where can I watch live college basketball games?

During the season, you can watch live college basketball games on a variety of channels and services. Live college basketball games presented by CBS Sports air on CBS, and stream on Paramount+ with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME® plan.

Generally speaking, you can watch CBS Sports live games on your local CBS TV station using cable, satellite, or a digital antenna. And you can stream CBS Sports live games on your screen or device with Paramount+ with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME® plan. Choose your streaming device from the list below, and read the instructions on how to get started with Paramount+:
 

How can I watch live college basketball games on my phone or mobile device?

You can watch live college basketball games from the NCAA on CBS schedule from your phone, tablet, or Android device with the Paramount+ app (Paramount+ with SHOWTIME® plan required).

The Paramount+ app is available on the Apple App Store or Google Play. 
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