NCAA Final Four 2026: How to watch the Michigan vs. Arizona game in the men's basketball tournament

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It's a battle of the top seeds when No. 1 Arizona faces No. 1 Michigan in the Final Four of March Madness 2026. Whichever team wins, they'll be the last No. 1 seed standing as we head into the championship final; here are a few stats and predictions for who will take this semifinal game. Arizona vs. Michigan will take place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, will tip off Saturday, April 4, at 8:49 p.m. ET and it will air on TBS, TNT and truTV. The game is the second of the night's Final Four double-header; the UConn vs. Illinois game starts the night at 6:09 p.m. ET.

Here's a look at how to watch the rest of the NCAA tournament all the way up to the Championship Final.

How to watch Michigan vs. Arizona in the Final Four:

Date: April 4, 2026

Time: 8:49 p.m.

TV channel: TBS/TNT/truTV

Streaming: DirecTV, Sling and more

When is the Michigan vs. Arizona game?

The Michigan vs. Arizona game is this Saturday, April 4. Tipoff is at 8:49 p.m. ET.

Where to watch the Michigan vs. Arizona game:

Saturday's Michigan vs. Arizona game airs on TBS, TNT and truTV.

Where to stream March Madness without cable:

Every game of the 2026 men's March Madness Tournament that's on TBS, TNT, or truTV will stream on HBO Max. You'll also be able to access the game on live TV services like Sling and DirecTV.

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Which teams are competing in the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament?

The following is a breakdown of Saturday's Final Four game schedule including who's playing and how to watch.

All times Eastern

Saturday, April 4

6:09 p.m.: UConn vs. Illinois (TBS/TNT/truTV)
8:49 p.m.: Michigan vs. Arizona (TBS/TNT/truTV)

2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament schedule:

The schedule and locations for the men's tournament:

Selection Sunday: 6 p.m. ET Sunday, March 15 on CBS
First Four: Tuesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 18
First round: Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20
Second round: Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22
Sweet 16: Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27
Elite Eight: Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29
Final Four: Saturday, April 4 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis
NCAA championship game: Monday, April 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis