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NCAA Tournament 2017: What channel is TBS on DirecTV?

By Sarabeth Pollock

Nov 14, 2016; Providence, RI, USA; Vermont Catamounts guard Trae Bell-Haynes (2) shoots the ball over Providence Friars forward Rodney Bullock (5) during the first half at Dunkin Donuts Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2016; Providence, RI, USA; Vermont Catamounts guard Trae Bell-Haynes (2) shoots the ball over Providence Friars forward Rodney Bullock (5) during the first half at Dunkin Donuts Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /
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March Madness is here and here’s what you need to know to watch TBS on DirecTV.

The 2017 NCAA Tournament is finally here. That means it’s time for three glorious weeks of college hoops. For college basketball fans this is the most exciting time of the year, and for good reason. It doesn’t get much better than days and days full of games leading up to the National Championship.

Once again the NCAA and CBS will be presenting all of the games across multiple networks throughout the tournament. CBS will once again be the main channel for all of the tournament action as well as the Final Four and National Championship games. Leading up to the final weekend of the tournament, games will also be broadcast on TruTV, TBS, and TNT.

Related: Updated 2017 NCAA Tournament Bracket

The NCAA Tournament dates and television stations are as follows:

March 14-15 First Four on TruTV

March 16-18 First and Second Rounds on CBS, TNT, TBS and TruTV

March 23-26 Regionals (Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight) on CBS and TBS

Saturday, April 1 Final Four on CBS

Monday, April 3 National Championship Game on CBS

If you’re not sure about which channel TBS is on in your area, we have you covered. TBS is channel 247 on DirecTV and it’s available in HD and standard definition.

Another option for viewing all of the action during March Madness is Sling TV. Sling TV offers subscribers access to TNT as part of its basic package, and that will allow access to both television and live streaming from mobile devices. Sling TV will provide access to TBS as well as TNT and TruTV throughout the tournament, while streaming service Hulu will only offer access to CBS.

Be sure to follow along with FanSided for all for all of the 2017 NCAA Tournament action.

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