Louisville vs. Creighton March Madness FREE STREAM today: How to watch NCAA first round

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The eighth-seeded Louisville Cardinals clash with the ninth-seeded Creighton Blue Jays in a South region first round matchup today – Thursday, March 20 – at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. The early afternoon game is available to watch on multiple streaming services for free.

How do I watch Louisville vs. Creighton for free?

This March Madness game will broadcast live on CBS with tipoff at 12:15 p.m. Eastern. Fans who have parted ways with their cable provider can catch the game at no cost by taking advantage of streaming alternatives like DirecTV Stream and FuboTV ($20 off first month), which both offer a free trial.

Sling TV is offering half off your first month for new customers.

This game will also stream live on Paramount Plus, which offers a free trial. If you want to stick with it, the service offers the essential package for $7.99 a month and the premium package for $12.99 a month.

The Cardinals and Bluejays will officially kick off the NCAA Tournament on Thursday afternoon.

Louisville (27-7) enjoyed a bounce back campaign under head coach Pat Kelsey, capped with an appearance in the ACC championship game before they were defeated by Duke.

Creighton (24-10) delivered a strong showing in the regular season and reached the Big East championship game before bowing out to St. John’s.

The winner will play top-seeded Auburn or 16th-seeded Alabama State in the second round on March 22.

What are the latest odds for Louisville vs. Creighton?

Moneyline: LOU: (-2.5), CRE: (+2.5)

Spread: LOU: -148, CRE: +124

Over/Under: 145.5

Who is announcing Louisville vs. Creighton?

Brian Anderson (play-by-play) and Jim Jackson (analyst) will be the announcers while Allie LaForce reports courtside.

Here’s more information on how to watch Louisville vs. Creighton on TV or streaming services:

What: Men’s NCAA tournament first round: Louisville vs. Creighton

When: Thursday, March 20, 2025

Time: 12:15 p.m. Eastern

Where: Rupp Arena | Lexington, Ky.

Channel: CBS

Best streaming options: Fubo (free trial and $20 off first month), DirecTV Stream (free trial), Sling TV (half off first month) and Paramount Plus (free trial).

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