How to Watch UConn vs. Purdue Men's March Madness Championship Online

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With a glance: The best way to watch UConn vs. Purdue tonight is with one free trial on DirecTV streamor by subscription to Max + B/R Sport the Sling. The game starts at 9:20 p.m. ET.

The 2024 NCAA Men's D1 Basketball Tournament has just two teams: the No. 1 UConn Huskies and the No. 1 Purdue Boilermakers. Tonight, the two programs will square off at State Farm Stadium in this year's game March Madness Championship game. The defending champion Huskies are looking to become the eighth NCAA basketball team to win back-to-back titles, while the Boilermakers are looking to capture their first championship. UConn reached this year's championship with an 86-72 win over No. 4 Alabama, and Purdue secured its berth after knocking off No. 11 NC State 63-50.

If you still find the best way I'm watching UConn vs. Purdue live online, read below. Below is a quick guide to some of the best ways to watch the championship game without cable, including an easy way to stream UConn vs. Purdue live for free.

How to Watch the UConn vs. Purdue Championship Game

This year's national championship game is broadcast live on TBS, TNT and TruTV, so tune in to one of those channels if you have cable. If you've cut the cord, you can watch UConn vs. Purdue online using one live tv streaming servicethe Max's B/R Sports service. Here's all the pricing and free trial information for these options:

stream UConn vs. Purdue stream DirecTV

The best way to watch UConn vs. Purdue without cable is to get a free trial at stream DirecTV. The live streaming TV service is bringing TBS, TNT and TruTV to its entertainment lineup, which starts with free five-day trial which you can use to watch the league match without paying. After the trial, the DirecTV stream Entertainment plan costs $79.99 per month.

stream UConn vs. Purdueon Max + B/R Sport

A more affordable option to watch the UConn vs. Purdue championship game is Maximumwhich offers live streaming of the game through it Additional B/R Sports. Maximum subscriptions start at $9.99 per month and the B/R Sports add-on will run you another $9.99 per month extra. However, Max does not offer a free trial.

stream UConn vs. Purdue Sling

Sling is a great live TV streaming option if you just need some of the most popular channels. It costs less than similar services, with the Sling Blue design starting at just $40 per month (no free trial though). This plan includes TBS, TNT and TruTV, making it a great way to watch UConn vs. Purdue tonight.

stream UConn vs. Purdue Hulu + Live TV

In terms of value, Hulu + Live TV is one of the best streaming services out there. It carries over 95 channels — including all the channels showing UConn vs. Purdue tonight — and your subscription includes access to Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu (on demand). That makes it a great deal at $76.99 per month (sadly, no free trial).

Get a UConn vs. Purdue Livestream for free

Want to watch UConn vs. Purdue for free? You're lucky. Thanks to five-day free trial offered by DirecTV stream, you can watch the game without paying anything. Simply sign up, enjoy a free UConn vs. Purdue live stream, then cancel before the five days are up to avoid paying anything.

When is the UConn vs. Purdue Championship game? Date, Start Time

The UConn vs. Purdue championship game is tonight, Monday, April 8th. Briefing is at 9:20 p.m. ET / 6:20 p.m. PT.

UConn vs. Purdue Championship Odds

Vegas edged Connecticut in tonight's championship game by 6.5 points.

Where To buy UConn, Purdue Merch

If you're looking for some merchandise for either UConn or Purdue, check out some jerseys at Win and Fanatics.