You can watch live CBS college basketball games on CBS, and stream them on Paramount+ with the Paramount+ Premium plan. CBS’ 2025-2026 hoops schedule includes select March Madness® games from the men’s tournament. Read on for everything you need to know to watch and stream the action live.
Where to watch live CBS college basketball games
You can watch live CBS college basketball games on your local CBS TV station, and on Paramount+ with the Paramount+ Premium plan. With Paramount+, you do not need cable to stream CBS college basketball games.
When do CBS college basketball games air?
CBS college basketball games air mainly on Saturdays, with some games on Sundays, too.
When the calendar turns to March, CBS will air men’s conference championship games for the Missouri Valley Conference (Sunday, March 8), the Mountain West Conference (Saturday, March 14), the Atlantic 10 Conference (Sunday, March 15), and Big Ten Conference (Sunday, March 15). CBS will also air the two men’s semifinal games for the Big Ten Conference (Saturday, March 14), and the Big Ten Conference Women’s Championship (Sunday, March 8).
And when the calendar turns to March Madness®, CBS will air the Selection Sunday show (Sunday, March 15), plus select games from the First Round, Second Round, Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight® (various dates).
How can I stream CBS college basketball games on Paramount+?
You can stream CBS college basketball games on Paramount+ with an active Paramount+ subscription on the Paramount+ Premium plan.
Here’s a step-by-step look at what you need to do:
- Sign up for Paramount+.
- Pick the Paramount+ Premium plan. The Premium plan includes access to your live, local CBS TV station.
- From the live TV feed, stream live CBS college basketball games as they air live.
In addition to live CBS college basketball games, the Paramount+ Premium plan gets you access to everything that Paramount+ has to offer, including all SHOWTIME® shows and movies.
Do I need Paramount+ Premium to watch live CBS college basketball games?
Yes, you need the Paramount+ Premium plan to watch live CBS college basketball games. The Paramount+ Premium plan allows you to stream your live, local CBS station feed on Paramount+. When signing up for the Paramount+ Premium plan, you may choose either a monthly or annual subscription.
How can I watch live CBS college basketball games on my phone or mobile device?
When you’re a Paramount+ subscriber with the Paramount+ Premium plan, you can watch live CBS college basketball games on your phone or mobile device via the Paramount+ app or a browser logged into ParamountPlus.com.
Visit the Paramount+ Help Center to get a list of supported devices.
Don’t miss college basketball live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+
College basketball is at its best when momentum builds – when rivalries harden, rankings shift, and every possession starts to matter just a little more. CBS remains a cornerstone of that experience, delivering live games that anchor the season.
Whether you’re watching on TV, or streaming on Paramount+ with the Paramount+ Premium plan, the path to live college basketball is straightforward. Tune in, settle in, and let the season take over.
