How to watch the Final Four: Live stream South Carolina vs. UConn and Texas vs. UCLA
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March Madness has reached the Final Four, and the women's tournament might look pretty similar to last year's line-up. We've put together everything you need to know about how to watch the Final Four, including live streaming options that will cover you for the rest of the NCAA tournament.
The Final Four will kick off with a much-anticipated rematch of last year's national championship game, wherein the reigning champions, the No. 1 UConn Huskies, will take on the No. 1 South Carolina Gamecocks. After that, the No. 1 UCLA Bruins and No. 1 Texas Longhorns will duke it out. In the 2025 Final Four, UConn eliminated UCLA, and South Carolina bounced Texas.
Both South Carolina vs. UConn and Texas vs. UCLA will air on ESPN. Keep reading to learn how to live stream both of this evening's Final Four games. For additional streaming options, including info on tuning into the men's Final Four, check out our full guide on how to watch March Madness.
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How to watch the Final Four in the US
Both Final Four games will air on ESPN in the US. The first game tips off at 7 p.m. ET, but early Final Four coverage will begin on the network at 6 p.m. ESPN's direct live streaming counterpart is ESPN Unlimited, which costs $30 a month and unlocks full live streaming across all ESPN properties, including ESPN on ABC content, which you'll need for the National Championship.
If you'd prefer something with a free trial to test the waters, then a month-to-month live TV service might be of interest. The best live TV streaming services we've tested that also offer free trials are DirecTV and Fubo.
The DirecTV MySports genre pack offers around 20 popular sports channels, including ESPN. The service also unlocks access to ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost. MySports costs $65 a month, but new users can get $20 a month off their first two months of service after a five-day free trial. MySports also carries all the channels needed to watch the men's tournament, so this is a good option for those looking to go all in on March Madness this weekend.
Fubo Sports + News carries ESPN and around 25 other channels in its lineup. Like DirecTV, it also unlocks ESPN Unlimited access. Subscriptions cost $56 a month, but new users can get $10 off their first month after a five-day free trial.
How to watch the Final Four from anywhere
Basketball fans traveling outside the US can keep up with their usual watch options with the help of a VPN, or virtual private network. VPNs are handy cybersecurity tools that let you alter your device's virtual location. This way, your go-to websites and apps work from anywhere, just like they would back home. The services we've recommended require US payment methods, so this option will work best for Americans who are simply traveling abroad at the moment.
NordVPN is our go-to recommendation. It ranks among the best VPN services we've tested and offers a 30-day money-back guarantee if you find that it's not what you're looking for. You can learn more in our NordVPN review.
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