Get ready to boiler up this weekend! The Purdue Boilermakers have advanced to the Final Four of the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament.
Now is a great time to hammer down your streaming plan to stay in the game!
Where to stream the Final Four
There are several ways to stream the Purdue-NC State matchup, which tips off at 6:09 p.m. EDT on Saturday, April 6.
All require either a TV provider login or streaming-service subscription.
- NCAA.com / March Madness Live app (TV provider login required)
- YouTube TV (subscription required; tune to TBS)
- Sling TV (subscription required; tune to TBS)
- Hulu Live (live TV subscription required; tune to TBS)
- Max (subscription required; search for B/R Sports)
Tip
Should you encounter any streaming issues during the broadcast, including buffering, try the following steps in order until the issue is resolved.
- Check the status of your streaming service. Use a service status checker like downdetector.com to determine if your streaming service has been reported as experiencing widespread issues.
- Restart the streaming app you’re using to watch the game.
- Reboot your streaming device by unplugging the power cord from the wall for 15 seconds and plugging it back in. If your device is directly connected to your TV, remove it for 15 seconds and plug it back in.
- Reboot your router by unplugging the power cord from the wall for 15 seconds and plugging it back in. It will then take about five minutes for your devices to reconnect to the internet.
Streaming device tech support pages
Because the best defense is a good offense, now is the best time to review the tech support page for any streaming device you use.
Common devices and their online support pages are below:
- Roku: https://support.roku.com
- Amazon Fire Stick: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html
- Apple TV: https://support.apple.com/apple-tv
- Google Chromecast: https://support.google.com/chromecast/?hl=en
- Nvidia Shield TV: https://www.nvidia.com/en-au/shield/support/
What to do if you still have streaming issues
Tried all those adjustments and still not getting a good look at the basket?
Call our Network Operations Center with questions at 800-726-3953, and press 4.
Enjoy the game, and go Boilers!