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What Channel is the College Basketball Tournament on Today? (March 9, 2026)

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It is Championship Monday for several mid-major conferences, while others are hitting the critical semifinal stage. If you are looking for where to catch the action today, here is your master television and streaming guide for March 9.

Quick Summary: Where to Watch College Basketball Today

What Channel is the College Basketball Tournament on Today

Here’s a quick summary for what channel is the college basketball tournament on today for you. 

Men’s Conference Tournaments (Today)

Southern Conference (SoCon) – Championship

  • Matchup: Furman vs. East Tennessee State (ETSU)
  • Time: 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET
  • Channel: ESPN

Sun Belt Conference – Championship

  • Matchup: Winner of Game 11 vs. Winner of Game 12
  • Time: 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET
  • Channel: ESPN2

West Coast Conference (WCC) – Semifinals

  • Game 1: Gonzaga vs. Oregon State
    • Time: 6:00 PM PT / 9:00 PM ET
    • Channel: ESPN or ESPN2
  • Game 2: Saint Mary’s vs. Santa Clara
    • Time: 8:30 PM PT / 11:30 PM ET
    • Channel: ESPN2

Horizon League – Semifinals

  • Game 1: Northern Kentucky vs. Wright State
    • Time: 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET
    • Channel: ESPNU
  • Game 2: Detroit Mercy vs. Robert Morris
    • Time: 6:30 PM PT / 9:30 PM ET
    • Channel: ESPNU

Today’s Featured Women’s Tournament Schedule

Sun Belt Conference – Championship

  • Matchup: Winner of Game 11 vs. Winner of Game 12
  • Time: 11:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM ET
  • Channel: ESPNU

West Coast Conference (WCC) – Semifinals

  • Schedule: Coverage begins at 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET
  • Channel: ESPN+

How to Watch Without Cable

If you don’t have a traditional cable subscription, you can stream today’s games through the following services:

  • ESPN+: Primary home for early-round WCC and Horizon League action.
  • FuboTV / Hulu + Live TV / YouTube TV: These services carry ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNU.
  • Paramount+: For games specifically broadcast on CBS (applicable for upcoming weekend rounds).

Selection Sunday Countdown

We are only 6 days away from the official bracket reveal!

  • Men’s Selection Show: March 15, 3:00 PM PT on CBS.
  • Women’s Selection Show: March 15, 5:00 PM PT on ESPN.

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