Virginia vs. UMBC Live Stream: How To Watch NCAA March Madness Online For Free

Here we go!

The most exciting week of sports —the 2018 NCAA basketball tournament— continues! Live from the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, the Virginia Cavaliers hope to avoid the dreaded first day upset when they battle the #16 UMBC Retrievers. Last year, Virginia fell in Round 2, but this year the Cavaliers are a #1 seed looking to go the distance. Does Virginia have a Final Four run in them? You won’t want to miss a minute of this year’s NCAA Tournament!

Here’s how you can find a March Madness 2018 live stream.

WHAT TIME DOES THE UMBC VS. VIRGINIA GAME START?

The Cavaliers and Retrievers  will tip off at 9:50 Eastern.

HOW CAN I LIVE STREAM THE VIRGINIA VS. UMBC GAME?

Today’s UMBC/Virginia matchup is airing on TNT. If you have a cable login, you can find a Virginia/UMBC live stream via March Madness Live or the Watch TNT app. The Virginia vs. UMBC live stream can be found right here.

No cable login? No problem. March Madness Live offers a free three hour preview. No login needed! You can download the March Madness Live app on Google Play, Amazon, and iTunes. Additional information about March Madness Live can be found here.

College basketball fans trying to locate a TNT live stream can also do so with an active subscription to Hulu with Live TV, DIRECTV NOW, Sling TV, or PlayStation Vue.

STILL WONDERING HOW TO WATCH MARCH MADNESS 2018? TRY SLING TV.

This is a terrific time to check out Sling TV. The service’s Blue package, which includes access to FOX, TNT, NBC, USA, NFL Network, and more, normally costs $25 a month, but the company is currently offering subscribers a free one-week trial of the service. Then, from there, you can either download the Sling desktop app (if you’re watching on a desktop or laptop computer), or download the Sling app for iOS/Apple devices, Android, Roku, Microsoft, Nexus player, ZTE or XBox One.

Still searching for an NCAA Tournament 2018 live stream? A full schedule of March Madness games you can watch via Sling TV can be found here.

HOW CAN I GET DIRECTV NOW?

DIRECTV NOW is a streaming service from AT&T that you can enjoy for as little as $35 per month. Available to watch on your TV, computer, or while you’re on the go, DIRECTV NOW offers flexible packages like the “Live a Little” package — which features 60+ channels (including ESPN and ESPN 2) for $35 month — and the “Gotta Have It” package — which features 120+ channels for $70 a month. You can download the DIRECTV NOW app on iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon.

Sound interesting? DIRECTV NOW is currently offering a free seven-day trial.

HOW CAN I FIND A NCAA TOURNAMENT 2018 LIVE STREAM VIA HULU WITH LIVE TV?

With Hulu with Live TV you have the ability to watch live and on demand TV from 50+ top channels including sports, news, entertainment, and more. Plus, you also receive unlimited access to the Hulu Limited Commercials plan! Win/win. The service is available for Apple devices, Google Chromecast, Xbox One, Android, and other devices.

New subscribers can take advantage of a 7-day free trial!

DOES PLAYSTATION VUE OFFER A NCAA LIVE STREAM?

Yes! Over 100 of your favorite channels — including ESPN, FOX, TNT, Comedy Central, and FX — are available with Playstation Vue. The service also allows you to stream a multitude of TV stations on your favorite device without a cable or satellite subscription. From their “Access” package that includes 45+ channels for $39.99 a month to their “Ultra” package that includes 90 channels plus HBO and Showtime for $74.99 a month, the service offers a variety of exciting opportunities for cord-cutters.

New subscribers can take advantage of a 5-day free trial of Playstation Vue.