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NCAA Tournament 2017: What channel is TNT on DirecTV?

By Sarabeth Pollock

Feb 7, 2017; Villanova, PA, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Mikal Bridges (25) blocks shot by Georgetown Hoyas guard L.J. Peak (0) during the second half at The Pavilion. Villanova defeated Georgetown 75-64. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 7, 2017; Villanova, PA, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Mikal Bridges (25) blocks shot by Georgetown Hoyas guard L.J. Peak (0) during the second half at The Pavilion. Villanova defeated Georgetown 75-64. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /
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It’s time for the 2017 NCAA Tournament and we have everything you need to know to watch TNT on DirecTV.

The 2017 NCAA Tournament is here and with it comes all of the heart pounding action of  college hoops. For college basketball fans this is the the most exciting time of the year, and for good reason. It doesn’t get much better than days and days full of games.

The NCAA and CBS have once again joined together to present all of the games across multiple networks throughout the tournament. CBS will once again be the lead 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 tournament begins with the First Four games Mar. 14 and 15 in Dayton, Ohio, followed by the First and Second Rounds on Mar. 16 and 18. The Regionals (Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight) take place on Mar. 23 and 25 and they lead up to the Final Four in Glendale, Arizona, on Apr. 1 and the Championship Game on Apr. 3.

Here’s how to find TNT during the 2017 NCAA Tournament on DirecTV:

DirecTV: Channel 245 (HD) (There is also an option for non-HD televisions)

With all of the changes in cable television providers, it’s important to make sure your carrier has all of the channels you’ll need ahead of March Madness. DirecTV carries all of the channels except CBS, which means you’ll miss out on the Final Four and National Championship games. This year there are other options to watch the games on television and streaming including Sling TV and an upgraded CBS All Access account.

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

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