March Madness TV sales 2025 — best deals right now
March Madness TV deals are finally here

March Madness TV sales are officially live. Whether you're buying your first OLED TV or just curious what's on sale, there are numerous options for all budgets.
I've been covering March Madness TV sales for 18 years. While it's true that you can find TV deals any day of the week, retailers tend to offer slightly better deals during the NCAA tournament. Additionally, plenty of our favorite 2024 TVs are being phased out to make room for 2025's models. Combined, that makes now an excellent time to shop.
For example, Amazon has the Samsung 65-inch S85D 4K OLED TV on sale for $997. This is an epic deal because it's very rare to find a 65-inch OLED TV at this price point. In terms of broader sales, Amazon has smart TVs on sale from $74. The sale includes many smaller screens, but also some newer, larger sets from the likes of LG and TCL.
Not sure which TV is right for you? Check out our guide to the best TVs of 2025 along with our recommendations for best budget TV. Also, check out my guide to the best TV deals live now and our guide on where to watch March Madness 2025 live streams.
March Madness TV sales 2025
Quick Links
- Smart TV sale: deals from $74 @ Best Buy
- TCL 65" 4K QLED TV: was $549 now $349 @ Amazon
- LG 48" B4 4K OLED TV: was $699 now $599 @ Best Buy
- Insignia 85" 4K Fire TV: was $899 now $629 @ Best Buy
- Hisense 55" 4K QLED TV: was $1,099 now $698 @ Amazon
- Samsung 85" 4K TV: was $898 now $749 @ Walmart
- LG 42" C3 4K OLED TV: was $1,199 now $856 @ Amazon
Editor's Choice deals
TCL has several awesome TV picks under the $500 mark and the 2024 S5 is the perfect example. This 4K beauty comes with both Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, plus Alexa built-in. It's also built on Fire TV so you have all the best streaming services at your fingertips.
The B4 is LG's entry-level OLED TV model for 2024. This TV supports Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and has improved picture quality thanks to LG's A8 processor. For gamers, it features four HDMI 2.1 ports, a 120Hz refresh rate, a brightness booster, and Game Optimizer Mode. In our LG B4 OLED review, we called the Editor's Choice TV the value OLED TV of the year. The 48-inch model is a Best Buy exclusive.
The Hisense U8N isn't just one of the most value-forward TVs of the year, it's one of the best TVs, period. Surprisingly, this excellent deal is still available. As you'll see in our Hisense U8N review, this set features a bright Mini-LED display with impressive backlight control, making it a versatile pick for both bright- and dark-room viewing. Thanks to an array of high-end features, the U8N is a great pick for casual and dedicated gamers, too.
Hisense makes some of the best budget TVs we've tested and although we haven't reviewed the QD7, it has all the hallmarks of a solid TV. You get a QLED panel, Dolby Vision support, Alexa/Hey Google compatibility, and a voice remote. There's also a native 144Hz refresh rate to make dynamic/moving objects appear smooth and crisp.
Price check: $799 @ Walmart
You couldn't ask for a better discount on one of the hottest displays. In our Samsung S85D OLED TV review, we said the Editor's Choice TV is a serious value offering a 120Hz refresh rate on a WOLED panel. An ATSC 3.0 tuner also means you get access to NextGenTV and 4K broadcasts, plus Tizen OS is also home to a slew of game streaming apps, making the S85D a true all-arounder when it comes to features. And if its onboard access to content isn't enough, a total of four HDMI 2.1 ports is also ideal for your range of connected devices.
55-inch for $947
Price check: $999 @ Best Buy
OLED TVs
The C4 is LG's current flagship OLED TV. It's powered by LG's A9 processor and features a 120Hz panel, Dolby Vision/ HDR10/HLG support, built-in Amazon Alexa, four HDMI 2.1 ports and Apple AirPlay 2 support. It's also one of the few OLED TVs that can natively accept a 144Hz input from a PC. In our LG C4 OLED TV review, we said content looked colorful and dazzlingly bright on the new C4 series. It's the best version we've seen of the company's top-selling OLED TV range. Note: Amazon offers the same prices.
48" for $996
55" for $1,196
65" for $1,396 [new price low!]
77" for $2,196
83" for $3,296
Panasonic TVs are making a comeback in the U.S. Built around Panasonic's HCX Pro AI Processor MKII, its new OLED TV offers support for HDR10/HDR10+/Dolby Vision/HLG and Dolby Atmos audio. On the gaming front, you get a 120Hz panel with VRR, AMD FreeSync Premium, and NVIDIA G-Sync support. It comes in 55- and 65-inch size options.
The S90D is one of Samsung's 2024 OLED TVs. The OLED TV features Samsung's new NQ4 AI Gen2 processor, HDR10+/HLG support, 120Hz refresh rate, four HDMI 2.1 ports, and built-in Alexa. It also offers 4K AI Upscaling to ensure all programs are crisp and sharp. On the audio front, you get Dolby Atmos and Object Tracking Sound Lite for 3D surround sound.
Price check: $1,199 @ Walmart | $1,199 @ Amazon
The S95D is the best and brightest Samsung OLED currently available. It's 10% brighter in HDR and SDR than its precursor, the S95C, and delivers an incredibly matte, glare-free display. The Tizen platform also receives a major upgrade on this TV, showcasing a new home UX and AI-based features to personalize your viewing experience. Our Samsung S95D OLED review concluded that this is in contention for the title of best TV in 2024.
Price check: $1,599 @ Best Buy
The Sony Bravia A95L is a QD-OLED TV that combines two display technologies: quantum dots for vibrant colors/expanded brightness and OLED for perfect blacks/infinite contrast. That results in a picture that isn't merely good, it's sumptuous with every type of content, every time. In our Sony Bravia XR A95L QD-OLED TV review we said the Editor's Choice TV offers superlative picture and top-notch sound, mated with the outstanding Google TV interface and a cornucopia of other useful options.
32-49 inch
TV sale: deals from $74 @ Best Buy
Best Buy has smart TVs on sale for as low as $74. Keep in mind, the cheap TVs tend to be smaller, 1080p models (which are more suitable for a children's room or guest room). However, the sale also includes larger sets. These are among the cheapest TVs we've seen from Best Buy. By comparison, Amazon is offering a similar sale with prices from $74.
Price check: from $74 @ Amazon | from $88 @ Walmart
If you don't need 4K resolution, this 2-Series is a budget smart TV with 1080p resolution and support for HDR 10, HLG, and Dolby Digital Audio. The included Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote lets you find your favorite content, get sports scores, control smart home devices, and more with the sound of your voice.
This TV set features HDR 10+/Dolby Vision support, built-in Alexa, Dolby Atmos support, and three HDMI ports. There's also a Game Mode Plus that gets you access to Variable Refresh Rate and Auto Low Latency Mode.
50-59 inch
Pioneer's budget TV offers a stunning picture for an amazing price. It comes with Dolby Vision/HDR 10/HLG support, a 60Hz refresh rate, three HDMI inputs, and Xumo TV OS. The 55-inch 4K display offers superior brightness and high color contrast that make this a perfect living room TV.
The Insignia F30 (2024) is one of the cheapest 4K TVs you can buy. In our Insignia F30 Fire TV review, we called it one of the best bargain TVs around. This 4K TV features HDR10 support, DTS Studio Sound, an Alexa-enabled voice remote, and three HDMI ports. Plus, as a Fire TV, you've got easy access to all the streaming apps you could want.
Price check: sold out @ Amazon
The TCL Q7 QLED combines a ton of premium features into an affordable package. This model features a 120Hz panel, 200 local dimming zones, HDR10/HDR10 Plus/Dolby Vision/HLG support, built-in Chromecast, two HDMI 2.0 ports, two HDMI 2.1 ports and eARC input.
This QNED TV offers rich color and lifelike images thanks to its advanced a8 AI Processor 4K, which adjusts picture and sound qualities to give you a fabulous viewing experience. Console gamers also take note: It has a 120Hz display and HDMI 2.1 ports.
60-75 inch
The Toshiba Fire TV is the perfect smart TV for anyone who wants a modern TV on a small budget. It supports Dolby Vision, HDR, and HDR10 content as well as DTS Virtual: X audio. In our Toshiba C350 Fire TV review, we said its color accuracy, low lag time, and responsive Fire TV operating system make it a great value for budget shoppers.
Price check: $339 @ Best Buy
The entry-level TCL Q6 is a budget-friendly QLED TV that doesn't disappoint. It’s not the brightest TV we've tested, but in our TCL Q6 review we made note of its accurate out-of-the-box picture, which should satisfy the set-it-and-forget-it crowd. It’s just a solid 4K TV for the price.
The Onn 75-inch 4K Roku TV merits a mention in our TV deals guide because it's one of the cheapest big-screen TVs you can buy. It features HDR10 support, Dolby Audio, Apple AirPlay/HomeKit/Hey Google compatibility, and a voice remote. Plus, it uses Roku's excellent software to bring you hundreds of streaming apps like Hulu, Netflix, Apple TV, and more.
Finding a name-brand 70-inch TV at this price point is very rare. However, Walmart currently has the LG UQ70 series TV on sale for $498. Aside from its giant screen, it features LG's a5 Gen5 AI Processor for upscaling regular content to 4K. You also get HDR10/HLG support and built-in support for Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple AirPlay, and HomeKit.
Price check: sold out @ LG
The Vizio V4K75M is an excellent big-screen TV if you're on a limited budget. It features AirPlay 2/Google Assistant/Alexa support, Dolby Atmos/DTS:X audio, and HDR10/Dolby Vision/HDR10+/HLG support.
TCL's QM7 is the definition of value and one of the least-expensive gaming TVs you can get. It leverages a 120Hz refresh rate with AMD FreeSync Premium for superior gaming chops. It also has Motion rate 240 and Game Accelerator 120 to bring out the best performance when playing your favorite games.
Price check: $699 @ Best Buy
With its ultra-thin bezel, the Samsung DU8000 will look great in just about any living room. It features HDR10+ support, built-in Alexa, and 3D surround sound. It has a 60Hz panel, but Samsung's Motion Xcelerator 120Hz helps keep those fast-paced scenes smooth and lag-free.
The Bravia 3 isn't as impressive as the higher-end Bravia 7, but if you're in the market for a 65-inch TV for under $1,000, this Sony-branded, budget-friendly LED TV is a decent pick. It comes with Google TV baked right into the software and we were also impressed with its implementation of Sony's excellent picture processing.
Price check: $699 @ Best Buy
80 inch+
Who says big-screen TVs have to cost a fortune? This 85-inch Insignia TV offers impressive image quality no matter what you're watching. Thanks to its built-in Fire TV features, you can also stream all your favorite shows and movies and control them with your voice thanks to full Alexa support.
Sometimes, a big TV just isn't big enough. Sometimes, you need a giant TV. This 85" display from Samsung is precisely that. It's not the company's top-of-the-line TV, but it's gigantic and affordable, which might just be all you need for the big game.
The Q70D is Samsung's mid-range QLED TV. It boasts a quantum dot-enhanced picture and a handful of useful features, including support for 4K gaming at 120Hz, VRR and Samsung's built-in smart platform.
At a whopping 100 inches, the Hisense U7 ULED is a monster to behold. It leverages some exciting new specs, most tantalizing of all being gaming-centric proponents like a 144Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision Gaming support for cinematic experiences at over 60fps. Several other enhancements, like WiFi 6e, Google TV OS, and IMAX Enhanced, make it the perfect entertainment solution and an utter steal.
Price check: $1,899 @ Best Buy
Streaming services
Disney Plus/Hulu Duo Basic Bundle: $2.99 per month
This streaming bundle deal is a total steal if you're looking to get both Disney Plus and Hulu on a budget. You get access to a huge library of content on two of the best streaming services, from Disney flicks like "Moana 2" and the new "Daredevil: Born Again" to Hulu originals like “Only Murders in the Building” and “The Bear.” All of this for just $2.99 a month, so don't miss out! Deal is valid through March 30.
Peacock Premium: first 3 months for free @ Peacock
Peacock has a huge library of movies and TV shows drawn from various brands including NBC Universal, Bravo, and Universal Pictures. It also has live sports like the NFL, college football and the Premier League. Sign up now and you'll get your first three months of Peacock Premium for free. That's a savings of $7.99/month for your first three months. Deal is valid through June 4.
When is March Madness 2025
The NCAA tournament for March Madness 2025 starts with the First Round of games on March 20. The Final Four will be played on April 5. The NCAA championship game will then be played on April 7.
Do TVs go on sale for March Madness?
Retailers from Best Buy to Walmart offer steep March Madness TV sales in celebration of the big games. To be fair, TV sales can be found year-round. However, March through April see an extra spike in discounts as retailers offer enticing deals to get consumers to upgrade to a new TV in time for the games. You'll typically find the best March Madness TV sales on big-screen sets (55 inches and above) with prices as low as $299.
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As deals editor-in-chief at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets, appliances, and apparel. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. He's also always on the look out for the best coupon codes to use when shopping. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.
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