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How to Watch the NC State vs. Oakland March Madness Game Without Cable

Oakland kicked off the 2024 NCAA Tournament with a massive upset win — here’s how to watch their next game against NC State

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March 23, 2024

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Jack Gohlke #3 of the Oakland Golden Grizzlies shoots against Reed Sheppard #15 of the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 21, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images

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Quick Answer: Stream today’s NC State vs. Oakland game with a free trial to DirecTV Stream or with a subscription to Max + B/R Sports or Sling.

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The No. 14 seed Oakland Golden Grizzlies pulled off the biggest upset win of this year’s March Madness tournament so far on Thursday, taking down No. 3 seed Kentucky 80-76. Jack Gohlke spearheaded Oakland’s shocking victory by scoring 32 points, including ten three-pointers. Tonight, the Golden Grizzlies hope to continue their Cinderella run with a second-round win against the formidable No. 11 NC State Wolfpack.

In short, NC State vs. Oakland is certainly one to watch. If you’re unsure where to livestream the second-round game online tonight, read on for our quick guide on where to watch NC State vs. Oakland without cable.

What Channel is NC State vs. Oakland On?

NC State vs. Oakland is airing live nationally on TBS.

How to Watch NC State vs. Oakland Without Cable

Don’t have cable to watch NC State vs. Oakland on TBS? You can still watch the game online without cable using either a live TV streaming service or Max + B/R Sports. Here’s a full breakdown of the best ways to livestream NC State vs. Oakland online tonight.

Stream NC State vs. Oakland on DirecTV Stream

Editor’s pick

DirecTV Stream is our favorite option for watching March Madness because it carries all the channels you’ll need to follow every NCAA Tournament game — including TBS for an NC State vs. Oakland livestream. Plans start with a five-day free trial (use that to watch NC State vs. Oakland for free) and then packages start at $79.99 a month after that trial.

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Stream NC State vs. Oakland on Max + B/R Sports

Most affordable

A more affordable option for streaming NC State vs. Oakland is Max, which offers March Madness livestreams through its B/R Sports add-on. Max is currently offering the B/R Sports add-on for free through March, but you’ll have to start paying $9.99 a month (in addition to your Max subscription) once the promotional period is over.

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Stream NC State vs. Oakland on Sling

Also consider

Another live TV streaming service that carries TBS for the NC State vs. Oakland game is Sling. The service’s Blue package is a great budget-friendly option for streaming March Madness, offering TNT, TruTV, and TBS streams. Sling Blue normally costs $40, but right now Sling is offering $10 off your first month.

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When is the NC State vs. Oakland Game? Start Time

NC State plays Oakland tonight, Saturday, March 23. Tip-off is at 7:10 p.m. ET / 4:10 p.m. PT.

March Madness Second Round Schedule

The 2024 NCAA Tournament is currently in its second round, which lasts through Sunday. Here’s the schedule of other upcoming games (times in ET) and further 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
(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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