How Do I Watch March Madness On Paramount Plus

So, you wanna watch March Madness on Paramount Plus, huh? Welcome to the club! Let's be real, navigating streaming services can feel like trying to dribble a basketball wearing oven mitts.

First, the good news: Yes, you CAN watch some March Madness games on Paramount Plus. The bad news? It's not every game. I know, I know. Life isn't fair.

Before we dive in, let's just acknowledge the elephant in the room. Is anyone else starting to feel like they need a PhD in Streaming Services to watch sports these days?

Okay, Let's Get Down To It: How To Actually Watch

First things first: Do you have Paramount Plus? If not, that's step one. Sign up. They usually have some kind of trial offer, so keep an eye out for those.

You need the Paramount Plus with SHOWTIME plan, not the essential one. This is where they get you! Don't ask me why. I just write the article, I don't make the rules.

Once you're subscribed, you'll need to check the March Madness schedule. See which games are being broadcast on CBS. Because that's the key!

Paramount Plus streams your local CBS affiliate. So, if CBS is showing a game, you can watch it on Paramount Plus. It's like magic... or, you know, technology.

Finding the Games on Paramount Plus

Open the Paramount Plus app or head to their website. Now, go to the "Live TV" section. Look for your local CBS channel.

If a March Madness game is on CBS, it'll be playing there. Boom! You're watching college basketball.

Sometimes, Paramount Plus will highlight the games on the main page, too. Keep an eye out for those banners. It's their way of saying, "Hey! Basketball!"

This is where things can get tricky, though. What if the game you want to watch isn't on CBS?

Then Paramount Plus won't have it. Sorry! That's when you need to explore other options (more on that later).

A Word About Other Streaming Options

Look, I get it. You want to watch all the games. And who can blame you?

In that case, you might need to consider other streaming services that carry more channels like TBS, TNT, and truTV, which also broadcast March Madness games. Sling, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV are the common ones.

But beware! Subscriptions add up fast. Before you know it, you're paying more for streaming than you ever did for cable! Is it worth it? That's a question only you can answer.

Here's my unpopular opinion: I secretly miss the days when you could just flip through channels and stumble upon a random March Madness game. Ah, the simplicity!

Alternatively, gather your friends and go to a bar or someone's house. Potluck snack style! This way, you can pool the expenses and watch games together.

Pro Tip: Check Your TV Provider

Many cable and satellite providers have their own streaming apps. You might be able to log in with your existing credentials and watch games that way. Worth a shot, right?

And don't forget the good old-fashioned antenna! You can often pick up local CBS channels for free. Old school, but it works!

Okay, that's it! Go forth and watch some basketball. And remember: don't let the streaming services drive you mad (pun intended!).

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to figure out how to cancel yet another free trial before they charge my credit card. Wish me luck!