How to Watch the UNC vs. Michigan State March Madness Game Online

Quick Answer: Stream UNC vs. Michigan State with a free trial to DirecTV Stream, fubo, or Paramount+.

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The No. 9 Michigan State Spartans are off to a strong start in their 2024 March Madness journey, taking down No. 8 Mississippi State by 15 points in the first round. Today, the energized team has a very real opportunity to pull off a massive upset when they face the No. 1 seed North Carolina Tar Heels.

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If you’re looking to watch UNC vs. Michigan State tonight, read on. Below is a full guide on where to find the game on TV, and where to livestream North Carolina vs. Michigan State.

What TV Channel is UNC vs. Michigan State On?

Today’s UNC vs. Michigan State game is airing live on CBS.

How to Watch UNC vs. Michigan State Game Without Cable

Cut the cord on cable? Don’t worry. There are a few popular streaming services, listed below, that you can use to watch the North Carolina vs. Michigan State March Madness game without cable. Best of all? These streamers all offer free trials that you can use to livestream the game online without paying anything.

Stream UNC vs. Michigan State on DirecTV Stream

Live TV streaming service DirecTV Stream carries CBS in all of its packages, making it an easy way to watch UNC vs. Michigan State without cable. DirecTV Stream plans begin with a five-day free trial, and then prices start at $79.99 a month if you choose to keep the service. Besides CBS, DirecTV Stream carries every channel showing other March Madness games this year.

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Stream UNC vs. Michigan State on Paramount+

A more affordable streaming service that you can use to livestream North Carolina vs. Michigan State is Paramount+, which is showing simulcasts of all March Madness games airing on CBS. You’ll need the upgraded Paramount+ plan (Paramount+ with Showtime) to watch March Madness games. This plan costs $11.99 a month after a seven-day free trial.

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Stream UNC vs. Michigan State on fubo

Another great live TV streaming service you can use to watch today’s North Carolina vs. Michigan State game is fubo. The popular streamer carries CBS and over 190 other channels in its entry-level Pro plan, which starts with a seven-day free trial. After the free trial, you get a discounted month at $59.99 and then the price goes up to $79.99 a month.

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When is the UNC vs. Michigan State Game?

The North Carolina vs. Michigan State second-round game is happening today, Saturday, March 23. Tip-off is at 5:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. PT.

2024 March Madness Second Round Schedule

The 2024 NCAA Tournament is currently in its second round, which lasts Saturday and Sunday this weekend. Here’s the schedule of other upcoming games (times in ET) and other tournament dates. Be sure to check out our full guide on how to watch every March Madness game here if you plan on streaming more.

Second Round: Saturday, March 23
(1) North Carolina vs. (9) Michigan State | 5:30 p.m. | CBS
(2) Iowa State vs. (7) Washington State | 6:10 p.m. | TNT
(11) NC State vs. (14) Oakland | 7:10 p.m. | TBS
(2) Tennessee vs. (7) Texas | 8 p.m. | CBS
(3) Illinois vs. (11) Duquesne | 8:40 p.m. | TNT
(3) Creighton vs. (11) Oregon | 9:40 p.m. | TBS

Second Round: Sunday, March 24
(See schedule here)

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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