BRITISH basketball fans have been handed a stunning boost – after DAZN confirmed March Madness will be free to watch in the UK.
The broadcaster bagged the rights to show the National Collegiate Athletic Association () men’s and women’s tournaments.
March Madness will be broadcast for free in the UKCredit: Alamy
The men’s and women’s tournaments get underway in the coming daysCredit: Getty
And it has been decided that March Madness , which gets underway in the coming days, will not be behind a paywall.
Shay Segev, the DAZN Group chief executive, said: “Global interest in U.S. sport is rising fast, and DAZN’s worldwide platform is helping drive that growth.
“March Madness delivers drama, passion and unforgettable moments every year.
“Making it free to watch across many countries outside the U.S. means even more fans can experience the excitement, and new audiences can discover one of the most thrilling basketball tournaments.”
March Madness is watching by millions of fans every year and will see 68 college teams across each of the men’s and women’s tournaments battling for the national title.
Selection Sunday takes place this weekend, when the final competitors will be confirmed.
The First Four opening round of the men’s competition is scheduled for March 17-18, while the women’s event is set for March 18-19.
And the First Round kicks off on March 19 for the men, with their female counterparts taking to the court 24 hours later.
The women’s championship game is in the diary for April 5, before the men’s best two sides will go toe-to-toe on April 6.
Lucas Oil Stadium , in Indianapolis, Indiana, will host the Final Four and championship game for the men.
USA’s best college teams will go head-to-head for the national titleCredit: Getty
DAZN will be screening the event in more than 40 different countriesCredit: Getty
And the women will be put through their paces at the Mortgage Matchup Center, in Phoenix, Arizona.
will broadcast live games, highlights and full game replays throughout March Madness.
And the men’s and women’s tournaments will be shown completely for free in more than 40 different countries.
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