The 2025 NCAA Men’s Final Four features a historic showdown of all top seeds—Florida, Auburn, Duke, and Houston—competing for the championship. Here’s how to watch the games online without spending a dime, plus insights into the teams’ quests for glory.
Free Streaming Options for Final Four
- Paramount+ 7-Day Free Trial
All three remaining games will air live on CBS and stream via Paramount+ . Sign up for a free trial by April 5 to catch the semi-finals (April 5) and National Championship (April 7) without charge. Cancel before the trial ends to avoid charges. - HDTV Antenna
CBS broadcasts the Final Four for free over-the-air. Use an HDTV antenna to stream games live via your local CBS affiliate . - Fubo Free Trial
Fubo offers a 7-day trial and carries CBS, making it ideal for cord-cutters . Pair it with the March Madness Live app (requires a TV login) for additional coverage . - Other Live TV Trials
Services like Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream include CBS and offer short free trials, though these may require timely cancellation .
Final Four Schedule & Key Matchups
Semi-Finals – Saturday, April 5
- (1) Florida vs. (1) Auburn: 6:09 PM ET (CBS/Paramount+)
- Auburn’s injured star Johni Broome battles through elbow and ankle pain .
- Florida aims for its first title since 2007.
- (1) Duke vs. (1) Houston: 8:49 PM ET (CBS/Paramount+)
- Duke’s first Final Four since Coach K’s retirement in 2022 .
- Houston seeks its first championship after seven Final Four trips .
National Championship – Monday, April 7
- Winner of Florida/Auburn vs. Winner of Duke/Houston: 8:50 PM ET (CBS/Paramount+)
Why This Final Four Is Unique
- All No. 1 Seeds: A rare bracket outcome with zero upsets in the semi-finals .
- Auburn’s Underdog Story: Only their second Final Four appearance, led by Broome’s gritty performance .
- Duke’s Legacy Bid: Can the Blue Devils reclaim dominance under new leadership?
Final Tips
- CBS & March Madness Live: The NCAA’s official app provides real-time updates and highlights .
- Free Trials: Set calendar reminders to cancel subscriptions post-championship .
Don’t miss the climax of college basketball’s wildest season—stream for free and witness history! 🏀