UConn-Alabama free live stream (4/6): How to watch Final Four online, TV, time
For all the attention on big men in this year’s Final Four, the second national semifinal on Saturday, April 6, will feature gifted guards for both Alabama and UConn. The game will be live streamed on Sling (half off first month) and DirecTV Stream (free trial).
Alabama point guard Mark Sears has fit right in since transferring from Ohio two years ago, becoming the Tide’s go-to player. The 6-1 senior worked on his shot during the offseason and has seen impressive results, shooting a career-best 43% from 3 while averaging 21.5 points and 4.0 assists per game.
Aaron Estrada averages 13.3 points per game, Rylan Griffen 11.3 and Latrell Wrightsell Jr. 9.0 on a team the led the nation in scoring. Backup guard Jarin Stevenson gave the Crimson Tide a huge lift in the Elite Eight against Clemson, hitting five 3-pointers while scoring 19 points.
UConn’s Tristen Newton has been even better since serving as a key cog on last year’s championship team, leading the Huskies with 15 points per game. Cam Spencer has fit in well since transferring from Rutgers, averaging 14.4 points, and freshman Stephon Castle has proven he can handle the pressure of playing for the reigning national champions.
When is Alabama-UConn?
The Alabama-UConn game is set for 7:49 p.m. (8:49 p.m. ET) on Saturday, April 6.
Will it be live streamed?
Sling
Sling Orange is $40 a month (half off the first month) and offers ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3.
DirecTV Stream offers a free trial.
There are four options of DirecTV Stream:
The Entertainment Package, which consists of 65+ channels, is $69.99 until the promotion runs out April 30. It’s the basic package for can’t-miss entertainment – including ESPN, TNT, Nickelodeon and HGTV.
The Choice Package has more than 90 channels and is $84.99 during the promotion. The channels in ENTERTAINMENT, plus MLB Network, NBA TV, college sports networks, and more. Enjoy Regional Sports Networks with no additional fees.
The Ultimate Package has more than 130 channels and is $114.99 during the promotion. Everything in CHOICE, plus Oxygen, Golf Channel, NHL Network, Universal Kids and more.
The Premier Package has more than 140 channels and is $159.99 during the promotion. Everything in ULTIMATE, plus HBO Max, SHOWTIME, STARZ, Cinemax and more.
DirecTV Stream offers a free trial that doesn’t require much effort.
To sign up, enter a phone number, email address and credit card, and you’ll receive five days of the service without charge.
In addition, enhance your experience with the DirecTV Stream device. While it doesn’t include a free trial, it give you access to thousands of apps like Netflix and more on Google Play. You can search using the voice remote with Google Assistant, and you can enjoy a traditional live TV channel guide. It is sold separately.
Will it be televised?
Alabama-UConn will be televised on TBS.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.