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The 2025 NCAA basketball season wraps up tonight when the top-seeded Florida Gators face the Houston Cougars in this year’s national championship game. The Cougars are chasing their first-ever national title, while the Gators are after their first since 2007.
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At a Glance: How to Watch Florida vs. Houston Championship Game
- Stream: DirecTV Stream, Paramount+, Fubo
- TV Channel: CBS
- Date, Start Time: Monday, April 7 at 8:50 p.m. ET
The powerhouse programs both went 35-4 this season. Houston punched its ticket to the championship with a shocking comeback win against Duke, going 9-0 in the final 35 seconds to win 70-67. Florida’s Final Four matchup against Auburn saw Gators star Walter Clayton Jr. put up 34 points, carrying the team to a 79-73 victory.
If you’re looking to watch the Florida vs. Houston March Madness championship tonight, read on. Below, we’ve rounded up three of the best ways to livestream Florida vs. Houston without cable, including ways to watch the NCAA championship for free.
How to Watch Florida vs. Houston National Championship Online
The men’s college basketball championship is being broadcast live on CBS. If you’ve ditched traditional cable, you’ll need either Paramount+ with Showtime (the upgraded version of the platform) or a live TV streaming service that carries CBS to watch Florida vs. Houston online. Here’s a quick look at your top streaming choices:
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Paramount+
Pros: Free trial, affordable, on-demand content
Cons: Limited live coverage
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The easiest way to watch Florida vs. Houston tonight is through Paramount+. The streaming service is offering simulcasts of the CBS livestream to subscribers with the upgraded Paramount+ with Showtime package. This plan starts with a seven-day free trial and costs $12.99 a month after the trial ends. Besides a March Madness championship livestream, you’ll get access to the service’s large on-demand library and other CBS sports events.
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DirecTV Stream
Pros: Free trial, huge channel lineup, great for sports
Cons: Pricey
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If you want a more comprehensive streaming service (maybe for NBA games or the upcoming NHL playoffs), check out DirecTV Stream. CBS is available in all of its Signature packages, which carry up to 185+ channels, including RSNs and local stations. Packages start at $86.99 a month, but you get a five-day free trial and up to $25 off your first three months (with certain packages).
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Fubo
Pros: Free trial, huge channel lineup
Cons: Pricey, missing Warner Bros. Discovery Networks
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Fubo is another solid all-in-one option to stream the Florida vs. Houston NCAA championship without cable. Plans start at $84.99 a month after a seven-day free trial, and you can get up to $30 off your first month. Overall, Fubo offers some of the largest live TV streaming packages with up to 250+ channels. The only (potential) drawback is that Fubo lacks some Warner Bros. Discovery channels like TNT.
Stream Florida vs. Houston NCAA Championship for Free
Want to stream the Florida vs. Houston championship game for free? You’re in luck. All of the above streaming services offer free trials, which you can use to watch the March Madness finale for free.
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Florida vs. Houston National Championship Date, Start Time, Location
The Florida vs. Houston NCAA championship game is happening tonight, Monday, April 7, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Tipoff is at 8:50 p.m. ET/5:50 p.m. PT.
Florida vs. Houston Championship Odds
Oddsmakers are expecting a very close game tonight, giving Florida the edge in a 1.5-point spread. The over/under is 140.5.
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