How to Watch the NC State vs. Oakland March Madness Game Without Cable

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Quick Reply: stream today's NC State vs. Oakland game with a free trial on DirecTV stream or by subscription to Max + B/R Sports the Sling.

The No. 14 Oakland Golden Grizzlies pulled off the biggest upset win of this year's March Madness tournament so far on Thursday, knocking off No. 3 Kentucky 80-76. Jack Golke led Oakland's upset victory with 32 points, including 10 3-pointers. Tonight, the Golden Grizzlies hope to continue their Cinderella streak with a second round win against the formidable No. 11 NC State Wolfpack.

In short, NC State vs. Oakland is definitely one to watch. If you are not sure where to live broadcast second round game online tonight, read our quick guide to where you can watch NC State vs. Oakland without cable.

What channel is NC State vs. Oakland on?

NC State vs. Oakland is broadcast live nationally on TBS.

How to watch NC State vs. Oakland without cable

Don't have cable to watch NC State vs. Oakland on TBS? You can still watch the game online without cable with either a live TV streaming service or Max + B/R Sports. Here's a full breakdown of the best ways to stream NC State vs. Oakland live online tonight.

stream NC State vs. Oakland at stream DirecTV

stream DirecTV is our favorite pick to watch March Madness because it carries all the channels you'll need to watch every NCAA Tournament game — including TBS for a live stream of NC State vs. Oakland. Plans begin with a free five-day trial (use it to watch NC State vs. Oakland for free) and then packages start at $79.99 per month after the trial.

stream NC State vs. Oakland at Max + B/R Sports

A more affordable option to stream NC State vs. Oakland is Maximum, which offers live streams of March Madness through the B/R Sports add-on. Max currently offers the Free B/R Sports addon through March, but you'll have to start paying $9.99 per month (on top of your Max subscription) once the offer period ends.

stream NC State vs. Oakland at Sling

Another live TV streaming service that carries TBS for the NC State vs. Oakland it is Sling. The service's Blue package is a great budget-friendly option for March Madness streaming, offering TNT, TruTV and TBS streams. Sling Blue is normally $40, but right now Sling is offering $10 discount your first month.

When is the NC State vs. Oakland game? Start time

NC State plays Oakland tonight, Saturday March 23rd. Tip off is at 7:10 p.m. ET / 4:10 p.m. PT.

March Madness Round 2 schedule

The 2024 NCAA Tournament is currently in its second round, which runs through Sunday. Below is the schedule of other upcoming games (time ET) and further tournament dates. Be sure to read our full guide on how to watch every March Madness game here if you plan to stream more.

Second Round: Saturday, March 23
(11) NC State vs. (14) Oakland | 7:10 pm | TBS
(2) Tennessee vs. (7) Texas | 8 pm | CBS
(3) Illinois vs. (11) Duquesne | 20:40 | TNT
(3) Creighton vs. (11) Oregon | 9:40 pm | TBS

Second Round: Sunday, March 24
(See the program here)

Sweets 16
Thursday and Friday March 28 and 29

Elite Eight
Saturday and Sunday, March 30 and 31

Final Four
Saturday, April 6

NCAA Championship Game
Monday, April 8 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona