Michigan begins its title defense after beating UConn in the most recent championship game, but the Wolverines have a new head coach: former defensive coordinator Mike Boynton Jr. Much of last season’s roster remains, including Final Four Most Outstanding Player Elliot Cadeau and sixth man Trey McKenney. Florida, led by Todd Golden, tops the AP and USA Today preseason rankings, while UConn guard Braylon Mullins is also back with the Huskies.
The season’s broadcast options vary by country. In the UK, DAZN holds the rights and will show selected games free, with a paid rolling plan available from £12.99 per month. In Canada, games are carried by TSN and can also be streamed through TSN+, with plans starting at C$24.99 a month.
In the US, national coverage is spread across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, NBC, TNT, HBO, FOX, Peacock and Paramount+. Streaming choices include Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, ESPN Unlimited, HBO Max, Peacock and Paramount+, with availability depending on the game and service. The article lists Sling TV access from $4.99 for one-day Orange access, while ESPN Unlimited starts at $31.99 per month. Peacock’s live-sports plan starts at $12.99 per month, and Paramount+ starts at $8.99 per month.
Australian viewers can watch through DAZN, or via ESPN on Foxtel and its streaming options, including Foxtel Now, Kayo Sports and Disney+. DAZN’s NCAA College Sports subscription costs A$144.99 annually, A$13.99 a month on a 12-month plan, or A$17.99 month to month. Kayo Sports starts at A$30 per month after a seven-day free trial, while Disney+ plans start at A$9.99 per month.
The regular season runs through March 14, 2027. The expanded March Madness tournament, featuring 76 teams rather than 68, begins with opening-round games on March 16. The 32 conference champions qualify automatically, with the remaining places selected by the NCAA Selection Committee. The Final Four and championship game are scheduled for April 3–5, 2027.
Sources: TechRadar.