What March Madness games are on today? Schedule, TV, tipoff times for Elite Eight of NCAA men’s tournament
The NCAA men’s basketball tournament is one step away from setting the 2026 Final Four Field as the Elite Eight begins Saturday night.
In a Big Ten matchup Saturday, Illinois will play Iowa at 6:09 p.m. ET in the South Region final. Big Ten tournament champion Purdue will face Arizona at 8:49 p.m. ET in the West Region final.
On Sunday, Michigan will play Tennessee at 2:15 p.m. ET in the Midwest Region final. Duke will face UConn at 5:05 p.m. ET on the East.
See below for the Elite Eight matchups, along with additional information on how to watch the 2026 Men’s March Madness tournament.
As the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament begins this week, here’s a guide to who’s playing.
What men’s March Madness games are on today?
*All times are listed as ET
Saturday, March 28 – Elite Eight
(3) Illinois vs. (9) Iowa, 6:09 p.m. | TBS/truTV
(1) Arizona vs. (2) Purdue, 8:49 p.m. | TBS/truTV
Sunday, March 29 – Elite Eight
(1) Michigan vs. Tennessee, 2:15 p.m. l CBS
(1) Duke vs. UConn, 5:05 p.m. l CBS
Where can I watch men’s March Madness games?
The men’s March Madness tournament will be available on CBS, TNT, TBS, and truTV. Click here for the full schedule.
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Men’s March Madness Elite Eight Locations:
- Toyota Center, Houston, Texas
- SAP Center, San Jose, CA
- Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
- United Center, Chicago, IL
The 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament tips off in all its glory on Wednesday, March 18.
