How to Watch Purdue vs. Grambling State Online: Live Stream March Madness

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Quick Answer: Stream today’s Iowa Purdue vs. Grambling State March Madness game with a free trial to DirecTV Stream, or with a subscription to Max + B/R Sports or Sling.

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The No. 1-seeded Purdue Boilermakers step on the court for their first game of the 2024 NCAA Tournament today, taking on the No. 16 seed Grambling State Tigers. Grambling is fresh off a First Four win against Montana State, where the Tigers beat the Bobcats 88-81 in overtime.

Below is everything you need to know about today’s Purdue vs. Grambling State game, including where to livestream the game without cable, when to tune in, and where to buy last-minute tickets online.

What Channel is Purdue vs. Grambling State On?

Today’s Purdue vs. Grambling State game is airing live on TBS.

How to Watch Purdue vs. Grambling State Without Cable

If you don’t have cable, you still have a few ways to watch today’s Purdue vs. Grambling State game live. Below are some of the best streaming services showing the March Madness game, including options at different price points and one with a free trial.

Stream Purdue vs. Grambling State on DirecTV Stream

DirecTV Stream is one of only a couple of streaming services that will let you watch every March Madness game online. Plus, it’s one of even fewer that offers a free trial. Use DirecTV Stream’s five-day free trial here to watch Purdue vs. Grambling State for free, as long as you cancel before the trial ends. If you want to continue service, plans start at $79.99 a month.

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Stream Purdue vs. Grambling State on Max + B/R Sports

Another easy way to watch Purdue vs. Grambling State online is through Max (formerly HBO Max), which offers most March Madness livestreams through its B/R Sports add-on. This add-on is normally $9.99 a month, on top of your Max subscription (those start at $9.99 a month), but right now Max is offering the B/R Sports add-on for free through the end of March.

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Stream Purdue vs. Grambling State on Sling

Sling is also a good option if you want a live TV streaming service for watching March Madness games. It doesn’t carry CBS (like DirecTV Stream), but you do get TNT, TruTV, and TBS for today’s Purdue vs. Grambling State game with Sling’s Blue package. This plan starts at $40 a month, but right now you can get $10 off your first month with this deal.

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When is the Purdue vs. Grambling State Game? Start Time

Purdue faces off against Grambling State tonight, Friday, March 22. Tip-off is at 7:25 p.m. ET / 4:25 p.m. PT.

Where to Buy Purdue vs. Grambling State Tickets

Want to see Purdue vs. Grambling State in person at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis? Check ticket prices here at StubHub, Vivid Seats, and Ticketmaster.

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March Madness First Round Schedule 2024

We’re already nearly finished with the first round of March Madness. Here’s the remainder of the games to be played in this round, plus the schedule for the next rounds (times in ET):

Friday, March 22 (First Round)
(1) Purdue vs. (16) Grambling State — 7:25 p.m. on TBS
(4) Alabama vs. (13) College of Charleston — 7:35 pm. on truTV
(1) Houston vs. (16) Longwood — 9:20 p.m. on TNT
(5) Wisconsin vs. (12) James Madison — 9:40 p.m. on CBS
(8) Utah State vs. (9) TCU — 9:55 p.m. on TBS
(5) Saint Mary’s vs. (12) Grand Canyon — 10:05 p.m. on truTV

Second Round
Saturday and Sunday, March 23 and 24

Sweet 16
Thursday and Friday, March 28 and 29

Elite Eight
Saturday and Sunday, March 30 and 31

Final Four
Saturday, April 6

NCAA Championship Game
Monday, April 8 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona

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