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How to Watch Villanova vs Delaware Game for Free

Collin Gillespie

Getty Villanova's Collin Gillespie looks to help the Wildcats make a deep tournament run.

Villanova looks to avoid another major No. 2 seed versus No. 15 seed upset when facing Delaware on Friday in the NCAA tournament.

The game (2:45 p.m. ET start time) will be televised on CBS. But if you don’t have cable, here are some different ways you can watch a live stream of Villanova vs Delaware online:

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DirecTV Stream

Note: TNT, TBS and TruTV are also included, so you’ll be able to watch every NCAA tournament game with this option

DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” CBS (live in most markets) is included in every one, but you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free five-day trial:

DirecTV Stream Free Trial

Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch Villanova vs Delaware live on the DirecTV Stream app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the DirecTV Stream website.

You can also watch the game live on the March Madness app or on the NCAA website. You’ll need to sign in to a cable or streaming service provider to watch this way, but you can do that with your DirecTV Stream credentials.


Amazon Prime

Amazon Prime subscribers (Prime comes with a 30-day free trial) can watch a live stream of their local CBS station via the Prime Paramount+ channel (“Premium” plan). You can try both Amazon Prime and the Paramount+ Channel at no cost with a free trial right here:

Prime Paramount+ Free Trial

Once you’re signed up for the Prime Paramount+ Channel, you can watch Villanova vs Delaware live on the Amazon Video app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, various smart TV’s, Xiaomi, Echo Show or Echo Spot, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Amazon website.


FuboTV

You can watch a live stream of CBS and 100-plus other live TV channels on FuboTV, which comes with a free seven-day trial:

FuboTV Free Trial

Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch Villanova vs Delaware live on the FuboTV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the FuboTV website.


Paramount+

This is ultimately the same as the Amazon Prime option above, only you’ll watch on Paramount’s digital platforms instead of Amazon’s. You can watch your local CBS channel live via Paramount+ (“Premium” plan), which comes with a free trial:

Paramount+ Free Trial

Once signed up for Paramount+, you can watch Villanova vs Delaware live on the Paramount+ app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Samsung Smart TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Paramount+ website.


Villanova vs Delaware Preview

Villanova (26-7) received its warning Thursday night when St. Peter’s stunned Kentucky in another No. 2 seed-No. 15 seed matchup.

The Delaware Blue Hens (22-12) comes into the Big Dance rested after winning the Colonial Athletic Association tournament title on March 8. The Villanova Wildcats came shy of the Big East  Conference tournament title in a 54-48 loss to Creighton on March 12.

Villanova has a tough defense, allowing 63.1 points per game for 26th in the country. The Wildcats also score 72.6 points per night. Delaware allows 69.9  points per night and scores 73.8 points per contest.

Villanova Leaders

Villanova has one of the most experience college players in fifth-year star Collin Gillespie, who leads the team in scoring with 15.9 points per game. Gillespie averages 3.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.1 steals per night.

Eric Dixon leads the Wildcats in rebounding with 6.3 boards per game. Dixon also averages 9.1 points and 1.4 assists per game.

Delaware Leaders

Jameer Nelson leads the Blue Hens in scoring with 13.7 points per game. Nelson also averages five rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.6 steals per game.

Dylan Painter leads the team in rebounding with 4.1 boards per game. Painter also averages 11.9 points, 1.8 assists, and a block per game.

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