The final weekend of the tournament could see March Madness get methodical, with the Final Four getting just shy of a week to make their preparations. The action begins with No.3 Illinois vs No.2 UConn (6:49 p.m. ET, Saturday), before the blockbuster No.1 Michigan vs No.1 Arizona (8:49 p.m. ET, Saturday) clash.
Here’s how to watch Final Four live streams from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for FREE!
Final Four 2026: Streaming, TV channel, dates
The 2026 March Madness Final Four round takes place on Saturday, April 4. Full schedule below.
• WATCH FREE — All games on DAZN (U.K.)
• U.S. — TBS, TNT & TruTV via Sling
• Watch free when outside U.K — NordVPN 100% risk free
UConn may be the lowest-ranked team still standing, but they’ve just eliminated overall No.1 seed Duke — and they beat Illinois 74-61 when the teams met in November. That’ll count for nothing come Saturday, especially as the Fighting Illini have looked like the complete package. Silas Demary Jr.’s inteception engineered Braylon Mullins’ buzzer-beater that downed the Blue Devils, but the guard’s ankle injury, leaves them vulnerable at the rim, where Illinois have been deadly.
It’s widely accepted that Arizona are the most balanced team remaining, but Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg is arguably the tournament’s outstanding player. The Wolverines will want to disrupt the Wildcat’s usual tidy approach and force them to take potshots from the field — only two teams in the country have been more reluctant to make 3-point attempts than Tommy Lloyd’s men this year.
Check out all of the basketball streaming and TV and details below to find out how to watch Final Four online from anywhere, including free live streams.
How to watch Final Four FREE streams
Good news! Both of the Final Four games are free-to-air on DAZN in the U.K.. Just register an account and you’ll be able to tune in.
Outside the U.K.? You can use this VPN to unblock DAZN UK and tap into that free Final Four coverage.
How to watch Final Four 2026 from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching college basketball on your usual subscription?
You can still tune into the NCAA March Madness Final Four action live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they’re back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It’s the best on the market:
Watch Final Four 2026 in the U.S. without cable
In the U.S., both Elite 8 games are being shown on TBS, TNT and TruTV.
If you’ve already cut the cord and don’t have a cable package, you can watch every remaining game of the tournament live via an OTT cable TV alternative.
TBS, TNT and TruTV also simulcast their games on Max, which starts at $18.49/month for a plan that includes live sports.
How to watch Final Four 2026 in the U.K.
In the U.K., the Final Four games are free-to-air on DAZN, which is running comprehensive March Madness coverage.
If you’re on holiday outside the U.K., you can still follow your usual college basketball live streams by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN.
Disney Plus, which starts at £5.99/month, is also live streaming the tournament.
How to watch Final Four 2026 in Canada
In Canada, the Final Four round is available to watch in its entirety on TSN.
TSN Plus grants access to everything TSN has to offer for just CA$8/month or CA$80/year.
If you live in Canada but aren’t at home right now, you can still watch March Madness play out by using a quality VPN, such as NordVPN, to unlock your usual service.
How to watch Final Four 2026 in Australia
In Australia, ESPN via Foxtel and Disney Plus are showing the Final Four round.
Don’t have Foxtel? ESPN’s Final Four coverage is also available to watch on Kayo Sports — grab a 7-day FREE trial now.
After the freebie trial, Kayo plans start from AU$30/month and include NFL, cricket, AFL, rugby, F1 2026 and more.
Not in Australia right now? You can use a VPN like NordVPN to tune in on your account as if you were back home.
Final Four schedule 2026
Saturday, April 4
6:09 p.m. — (3) Illinois vs (2) UConn | TBS, TNT & TruTV
8:49 p.m. — (1) Michigan vs (1) Arizona | TBS, TNT & TruTV
(All times ET)
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