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Quick Answer: Stream the Purdue vs. NC State Final Four game with a free trial to DirecTV Stream or with a subscription to Max + B/R Sports or Sling.
One of the best March Madness Cinderella stories of all time continues to be written tonight when No. 11 seed NC State takes on No. 1 seed Purdue in a massive men’s Final Four game. The underdog Wolfpack has been on an already-legendary tear this postseason, most recently taking down rival No. 4 Duke in the Elite Eight. But the Boilermakers will be NC State’s toughest opponent yet this season, making the possibility of a win and a spot in the championship all the more exciting.
If you’re looking to watch the Purdue vs. NC State Final Four game tonight, read on. Below is a quick guide on the best ways to watch Purdue vs. NC State online during the Final Four, including a couple of ways to watch the game without paying.
How to Watch Purdue vs. NC State Final Four Game Online
This year’s Final Four games (including Purdue vs. NC State) are airing on TBS, TNT, and TruTV. If you don’t have cable, you can tune into the games with a live TV streaming service that carries one of these channels, or with Max and the B/R Sports add-on. Here’s a full breakdown of all your options, including pricing and free trial information:
Stream Purdue vs. NC State on DirecTV Stream
The best way to watch Purdue vs. NC State is to get a free trial to DirecTV Stream. It’s essentially a cable plan that’s been re-packaged with all the convenience of a streaming service, and you get a five-day free trial to start. Use that and cancel after the game to watch Purdue vs. NC State without paying, or keep the service for $79.99 a month to watch other sports and cable-only content.
Stream Purdue vs. NC State on Max + B/R Sports
Max (formerly HBO Max) has come in clutch this March Madness with game livestreams through its B/R Sports add-on. They’ll have a stream of Purdue vs. NC State tonight, as well as the other Final Four game afterward between UConn and Alabama. Max plans start at $9.99 a month, and the B/R Sports add-on costs another $9.99, bringing your total to $19.98 (no free trial is available, sadly).
Stream Purdue vs. NC State on Sling
Another live TV streaming service that you can use to stream Purdue vs. NC State tonight is Sling. The affordable live TV streamer carries TBS, TNT, TruTV, and 37 other channels in its Blue package, which costs just $40 a month. Unfortunately, however, Sling isn’t offering a free trial right now.
Get a Purdue vs. NC State Livestream for Free
As mentioned above, the five-day trial from DirecTV Stream is a great way to (legally) watch Purdue vs. NC State for free. You’ll need to enter payment information to start the free trial, but you won’t be charged anything if you cancel within those five days.
What Channel is Purdue vs. NC State Final Four Game On?
Both Final Four games, including Purdue vs. NC State, will air on TBS, TNT, and TruTV.
When is Purdue vs. NC State Final Four Game? Date, Start Time
The Purdue vs. NC State 2024 Final Four game is happening tonight, Saturday, April 6. Tip-off is at 6:09 p.m. ET / 3:09 p.m. PT.
Purdue vs. NC State Final Four Odds
No surprise: NC State is the underdog against Purdue tonight, with the Boilermakers getting the edge in a 9.5-point spread. However, NC State was the underdog in seven of their last eight games, but they still came out on top every time.
2024 March Madness Schedule: Final Four, Championship
Purdue vs. NC State is the first of two Final Four (semifinal) games during March Madness. The second is UConn vs. Alabama, which airs later tonight. Then, on Monday, April 8, the winners of today’s games will face off in the national championship game.
Saturday, April 6: Final Four
(1) Purdue vs. (11) NC State — 6:09 p.m. ET on TBS/TNT/truTV
(1) UConn vs. (4) Alabama — 8:49 p.m. ET on TBS/TNT/truTV
Monday, April 8: National championship game
TBD vs. TBD — 9:20 p.m. ET
