How to watch Oklahoma vs. UConn: Live stream March Madness Round 1
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We're just a few days into March Madness, and there have already been a few surprising upsets in the men's tournament. Tonight's Sooners vs. Huskies game could be a make or break for many brackets, so we've put together everything you need to know about how to watch Oklahoma vs. UConn.
Tonight's Round 1 game could be anyone's victory. UConn is the No. 8 seed, and Oklahoma is the No. 9. UConn has gone 23-10 this season, while Oklahoma holds a 20-13 record. UConn, who won the NCAA Championship in 2024 and 2023, has struggled a bit this season without star Donovan Clingan, who joined the NBA after leading the team to victory last year. This is Oklahoma's first time back at March Madness since 2021. The winner of tonight's game will square off against the Florida vs. Norfolk State match-up winner.
Keep reading to learn how to live stream tonight's game. Make sure to check out our how to watch March Madness streaming guide for more viewing info, including a full schedule of the men's and women's tournaments.
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What channel is Oklahoma vs. UConn on?
The Oklahoma vs. UConn game will be nationally broadcast on TNT on Friday night. The match-up is scheduled to tip off at 9:25 p.m. ET.
How to watch Oklahoma vs. UConn in the US
Cord-cutters don't need to worry about missing out on any of the action. You can live stream TNT games through various month-to-month services, including DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, and Max. These are some of the best sports streaming services we've tested. All of these options will allow you to watch other March Madness games beyond tonight.
DirecTV Stream's new MySports pack lets viewers live stream TNT and 25+ other key sports networks. You can catch almost every game here across both the men's and women's tournaments (except for CBS games). Subscriptions cost $70/month, but you can try out the service free for five days. MySports also comes with access to ESPN Plus.
Sling TV is another of the best live TV streaming services we've tried. TNT is available with both base plans. However, we recommend Sling Blue for those mainly interested in the men's tournament and Sling Orange for those mainly invested in the women's tournament. For more info, you can check out our Sling Orange vs. Blue guide. Subscriptions start at $46/month and include access to anywhere from 35 to 40+ live channels. New users can get 50% off their first month of service.
Max will also live stream tonight's game through the B/R Sports add-on, in addition to other men's March Madness match-ups that air on Warner Bros. channels. Right now, the B/R Sports add-on comes with all plans, but starting March 30, it will only be included with the ad-free tiers, which start at $17/month.
How to watch Oklahoma vs. UConn from anywhere
Traveling outside the US and hoping to keep your eyes on your bracket? You can keep up with your usual streaming methods with the help of a VPN, or virtual private network. VPNs allow people to alter their virtual location so that their go-to websites and apps work from anywhere in the world. Plus, they're solid ways to boost cybersecurity. Since the services we've recommended today require US forms of payment, this will work best for Americans who are just traveling abroad at the moment.
Not sure where to start when it comes to VPNs? Our No. 1 pick is ExpressVPN, a beginner-friendly option with a hassle-free 30-day money-back guarantee. You can read more about it in our ExpressVPN review, and see below to learn how to use a VPN.
How to watch Oklahoma vs. UConn with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't have one.
- Install it on the device you're using to watch the game.
- Turn it on and set it to a US location.
- Sign up for one of the above streaming services.
- Enjoy March Madness.
For more info, check out our guide to the best streaming deals and bundles. You can read more about some of the services we've recommended today in our DirecTV Stream review and Sling TV review.
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