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NCAA March Madness Starting next week. If you want to watch games in crystal clear HD resolution, now is a great time to upgrade to a new 4K TV – or even an 8K TV.
Some of the best TVs for watching NCAA sports are on sale now.
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65″ Samsung ‘The Frame’ Smart TV, $1,600 (regularly $2,000)
65″ Sony Bravia XR OLED TV, $1,698 (down from $2,300)
75″ Amazon Fire TV Omni Series 4K Smart TV, $800 (reduced from $1,100)
If you’re still watching an old TV, you might want to consider upgrading before March Madness. The new TVs can provide an enhanced game day experience with 4K or 8K resolution and advanced OLED technology. Some televisions even have object-tracking sound that will make you think you’re in the stadium.
Want to size your next TV purchase? Then check out the following CBS Essentials guides to TV shopping:
Best TV to watch football in 2023
We’ve found the best TVs for watching football (based on user reviews), including TVs from top brands like Samsung, LG, and Sony. Keep reading to see the best deals on TV just in time for all the March Madness action.
55” Samsung Q70A QLED 4K Smart TV: $800
Samsung
Here’s a great deal to get you started: This 55-inch Samsung QLED is on sale at Samsung for $300 off.
Whatever game stream you’re watching, this QLED TV lets you watch the game in 4K resolution, thanks to its machine-learning AI. Smart TVs also have apps, streaming services and advanced controls. Also, it is compatible with most voice assistants.
55″ Samsung Q70A QLED 4K Smart TV, $800 (regularly $1,100)
Samsung ‘The Frame’ Smart TV (2021): $1,400 and up
Samsung via Best Buy
Turn your TV into a piece of art when you’re not watching football. Frame Smart TV has a built-in motion sensor that activates your device to display your favorite artworks in 4K resolution whenever you enter the room. This QLED TV produces 100% color volume in the DCI-P3 color space, which is the HDR cinema format for most cinema screens and televisions. (Translation: colors will be more vibrant and truer-to-life on this TV.)
55″ Samsung ‘The Frame’ Smart TV (2021), $1,400 (down from $1,500)
65″ Samsung ‘The Frame’ Smart TV (2021), $1,600 (regularly $2,000)
75” Samsung 4K Smart TV: $950
Samsung
Watch football stars battle it out in stunning color and brightness with this 75 inch Samsung LED TV. The TV has a low lag rate and minimal blurring, so you’ll always be able to keep up with the dramas. The 4K smart device also offers useful recommendations for streaming and live TV with an on-screen guide.
75″ Samsung 4K Smart TV, $950 (reduced from $1,000)
55” Samsung QN85A 4K Neo QLED: $1,100
Samsung
You should listen to the TV as if you were in the stadium. The Samsung 4K Neo QLED boasts top-of-the-line features including a premium audio technology called Object-Tracking Sound (OTS). With OTS, your television analyzes the on-screen action and tries to replicate the surround sound experience without any external speakers. The Samsung 4K Neo QLED also has a built-in Alexa assistant.
55″ Samsung QN85A 4K Neo QLED, $1,100 (down from $1,600)
LG G2 Series OLED Evo Gallery Edition Smart TV: $1,997
LG via Amazon
Designed to compete with Samsung’s “The Frame,” this LG TV features a gallery design that “hugs the wall,” according to the brand. This smart tv is meant to blend in seamlessly with any other wall art you have.
The OLED TV has 4K-upscaling, Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos with a filmmaker mode to enhance your viewing experience and built-in access to Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV Plus, Disney Plus and LG channels.
One Amazon customer called the TV “the best 4K panel I’ve ever owned.” “The panel actually looks like hanging wall art in my living room,” they commented.
65″ LG G2 Series OLED Evo Gallery Edition Smart TV, $1,997 (regularly $3,000)
65″ Sony Bravia XR OLED 4K TV: $1,698
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The 65-inch Sony Bravia XR OLED 4K TV features a cognitive processor that delivers sharp contrast with pure blacks, high peak brightness and natural colors. Thanks to its Acoustic Surface Audio+ technology, the screen is the speaker. This smart TV comes with access to Google TV and works with most voice assistants.
65″ Sony Bravia XR OLED 4K TV, $1,698 (down from $2,300)
75” Amazon Fire TV Omni Series 4K Smart TV: $800
the amazon
This 75-inch Amazon Fire TV offers a 4K UHD display and enhanced color and clarity thanks to Dolby Vision. The TV also supports voice control with Amazon Alexa. Its high-quality picture quality and large size make this TV a solid choice for football fans — plus, it’s hard to find such a large screen at such a low price. This deal is only for Prime members, but non-Prime buyers can still sell the TV for $800.
75″ Amazon Fire TV Omni Series 4K Smart TV, $800 (reduced from $1,100)
65″ Samsung QN800A 8K Neo QLED TV: $2,000
Samsung
This 65-inch Samsung QLED TV features 8K resolution, Quantum Matrix Technology Pro for a colorful and bright picture, and an anti-reflection layer that reduces glare and unwanted distractions. Although the big game won’t be broadcast in 8K this season, owning this TV will ensure you’ll be able to catch the first 8K football broadcast, whenever it happens.
You can save a whopping $1,500 on this stunning television from Samsung.
65″ Samsung QN800A 8K Neo QLED TV, $2,000 (down from $3,500)
65” TCL Roku Smart TV: $368
TCL via Walmart
This top-rated TCL Roku TV is an ultra-affordable option that uses the user-friendly Roku interface.
“I recently purchased this TV last week and I’m really impressed with its amazing picture, great sound, and easy set up,” wrote a Walmart customer. “TCLE is the way to go if you want an affordable TV. I have nothing negative to say about the TV and I will buy TVs from this brand again in the near future.”
65” TCL Roku 4K Smart TV, $368
Amazon Fire 4-Series TV 55″ 4K TV with Built-in Alexa: $360
the amazon
A medium-sized television, 55 to 65 inches diagonally, is the ideal size for many living rooms. The optimal distance for a 55-inch 4K TV, such as this model, is between 4.5 and seven feet. That leaves enough room for people to get up and walk around for more snacks from the gameday spread.
Amazon Fire 4-Series TV 55″ 4K TV with Alexa built in, $360 (reduced from $520)
55″ Elements 4K Outdoor Roku TV: $1,668
Walmart
This IP55 weatherproof TV with HDR10 is designed for outdoor use in all seasons — it operates in temperatures from -4ºF to 104ºF. It has a tempered, anti-glare screen that’s bright enough for use in partial sun.
55″ Elements 4K Outdoor TV, $1,168 (reduced from $1,298)