NCAA Final Four: How to watch the UConn vs. Illinois game in the men's basketball tournament

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The No. 2 UConn Huskies made March Madness history when Braylon Mullins nailed a three-pointer at the buzzer to defeat No. 1 Duke during their Elite Eight game, and this Saturday they'll move on to the Final Four where they'll meet No. 3 Illinois. The game, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, will tip off Saturday, April 4, at 6:09 p.m. ET and it will air on TBS, TNT and truTV. The game is the first of the night's Final Four double-header; the Michigan vs. Arizona matchup will get started after this one wraps up.

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 UConn vs. Illinois in the Final Four:

Date: April 4, 2026

Time: 6:09 p.m.

TV channel: TBS/TNT/truTV

Streaming: DirecTV, Sling and more

When is the UConn vs. Illinois game?

The UConn vs. Illinois game is this Saturday, April 4. Tipoff is at 6:09 p.m. ET.

Where to watch the UConn vs. Illinois game:

Saturday's UConn vs. Illinois game airs on TBS, TNT and truTV.

Where to stream March Madness games 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