Where to watch Florida vs. Houston: Live stream the 2025 Men's National Championship
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March Madness comes to an epic finale tonight with the Men's NCAA National Championship. We've combed through all of the viewing options to outline everything you need to know about where to watch Florida vs. Houston, including live streaming options.
No. 1 seed Houston advances to the National Championship after a stellar comeback in the second half of the Final Four game against Duke. Down by six at halftime, Houston pushed through to a final 70-67 score, advancing to the championship for the first time in over 40 years. The Cougars are currently vying for their first-ever title.
The Florida Gators, also a No. 1 seed, reached the Final under relatively similar circumstances. After falling by eight in the first half of the Final Four game against Auburn, the team dominated in the second half and beat the Tigers 79-73. This is Florida's fourth trip to the Championship and first appearance since they won their second title in 2007.
Only time (and tuning in) will tell whether the Gators or Cougars will come out on top. Keep reading to learn some of the best ways to watch the championship.
What channel is Florida vs. Houston on?
Florida vs. Houston will air on CBS in the United States. The game is scheduled to tip off on Monday at 8:50 p.m. ET / 5:50 p.m. PT. National broadcast coverage officially starts at 8:30 p.m., and the network will air a Championship Central program at 8 p.m.
Where to watch Florida vs. Houston in the US
Cord-cutters can keep up with the game by using a live streaming service. Paramount Plus is the cheapest way to live stream CBS in the US. Subscribers will need to opt for the Paramount Plus with Showtime tier to unlock CBS live streaming. This tier also provides ad-free access to on-demand CBS, Paramount, and Showtime content. Subscriptions cost $13/month, but new users can get a one-week free trial.
CBS is also available to live stream through a few different month-to-month channel packages, including DirecTV Stream and Fubo, which carry anywhere from 90 to 200+ live channels, depending on which plan you sign up for. DirecTV Stream Entertainment costs $87/month and comes with a five-day free trial, while Fubo Pro costs $85/month and includes a seven-day free trial. Fubo will also knock up to $30 off your first month of service.
How to watch Florida vs. Houston from anywhere
March Madness fans traveling outside the US can still access their usual viewing options by using a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs are handy apps that enable people to change their virtual location. This way, apps and websites work just like they would back home. They're also instant ways to boost online privacy and security. The services we've highlighted require US payment methods, so this option will work best for Americans who are abroad.
If there was a VPN draft, ExpressVPN would be our No. 1 pick. The app is user-friendly and has some stellar cybersecurity features (which you can read about in our ExpressVPN review). Plus, it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so there's no sweat if you find that it's not what you're looking for.
How to watch Florida vs. Houston with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't have one.
- Install it on the device you're using to watch the games.
- Turn it on and set it to a US location.
- Sign up for one of the above streaming services.
- Enjoy the game!
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