Alabama vs Charleston live stream: watch the First Round at March Madness 2024

Mark Sears of Alabama Crimson tide prepares for a free throw
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Alabama face off against Charleston in what promises to be a thriller in this First Round game at March Madness 2024 The match is at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena in Spokane, Washington, and tips off on Friday, March 22. Below we have all the information you'll need on how to watch the Alabama vs Charleston live stream from anywhere.

Alabama vs Charleston TV and streaming info.

Alabama vs Charleston is on TruTV in the US. Tip-off is 7.35pm ET / 11.35pm GMT on March 22.

Alabama’s season has been marked by high-scoring performances. Their explosive offense averages an impressive 90.8 points per game, making them one of the most potent units in the nation. Mark Sears, Aaron Estrada, Grant Nelson, and Rylan Griffen are key players in this offensive onslaught. Sears, in particular, with his 50.4% field goal accuracy, is a force to be reckoned with.

Charleston, the No. 13 seed, enter the matchup with a respectable 27-7 record. Their offensive output, averages 80.5 points per game. While they may not be favored, the Cougars have a history of causing upsets.

Watch Alabama vs Charleston live streams in the US

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Watch an Alabama vs Charleston live stream worldwide

Sky Sports has the rights to March Madness 2024 in the UK but has not announced its schedule of matches yet. It doesn't appear that Sky will be broadcasting anything even close to all of the games but it's worth noting that Sky does have an NCAA basketball show at the same time as Alabama vs Charleston, so there's a good chance you'll see some action.

To watch March Madness 2024 in Canada it's TSN and Bell Media. TSN Plus gets you all of the First Four but the schedule is unconfirmed for the rest of the tournament with many games likely to appear on the TSN cable channels instead.

For Australian basketball fans Foxtel and Kayo are your go-to platforms for March Madness with games courtesy of ESPN. Kayo Sports starts at $25 per month with the benefit of a 7-day free trial.

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Will Hall is a freelance sports writer with a passion for everything soccer. He is a regular contributor around these parts, and recently worked on a series of interviews featuring top-flight players such as Jesse Lingard and Ilkay Gundogan. Currently studying Football Coaching and Talent Development – and also scouting up to Academy level – he is a fourth generation Man City fan. When he's not banging out classic indie tunes on his guitar you can find him cheering on City at the Etihad Stadium.