What channel is Arizona vs. Michigan on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch 2026 Men's Final Four game

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The top two teams in the country are headed for a massive Saturday night collision in Indianapolis. No. 1 seeds Arizona and Michigan will meet in the Final Four with a spot in the national championship game on the line, marking a heavyweight fight between the two most physically imposing rosters in college basketball.

The Wolverines and Wildcats have spent nearly the entire season ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the polls, arriving in Indianapolis with a combined record of 71-5. Michigan enters the weekend with a 35-3 mark and an offense that has eclipsed 90 points in all four tournament games, while 36-2 Arizona counters with a top-10 unit in both offensive and defensive efficiency.

This clash of titans is headlined by a battle between conference players of the year, as Big Ten Player of the Year Yaxel Lendeborg leads the Wolverines against Arizona’s Jaden Bradley, the newly crowned Big 12 Player of the Year.

Arizona’s attack, fueled by Bradley’s playmaking and a relentless frontcourt, ranks among the nation’s best at scoring inside the arc. The Wildcats’ offense reached another level this season thanks to the emergence of elite freshmen Koa Peat and Brayden Burries, who recently made history as the first freshman duo to each score 20 points in a Big 12 tournament game. This high-powered unit will be tested by a Michigan defense anchored by Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Lendeborg and Aday Mara, a group that sits at No. 1 in adjusted defensive efficiency and has completely dominated the interior throughout this tournament run.

The historical stakes are sky-high for both programs in the midst of legendary campaigns. Arizona, the Big 12 regular season and tournament champions, is making its first Final Four appearance since 2001 and is searching for its first national title since 1997. Meanwhile, second-year head coach Dusty May has orchestrated a masterful turnaround in Ann Arbor, leading Michigan to a Big Ten-record 19 conference wins and a program-best 35 total victories. That dominant run has put the Wolverines in a prime position to secure their first national championship since 1989.

Here’s what you need to know about Saturday’s matchup between Arizona and Michigan, including broadcast information and start time.

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What channel is Arizona vs. Michigan on today?

TV channel: TBS (main), truTV (alt-cast)

The Final Four matchup will be broadcast nationally on TBS with the lead NCAA tournament broadcast team of Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Bill Raftery, and Grant Hill (analysts) on the call, with Tracy Wolfson reporting from the sidelines. An alternate broadcast featuring members of Michigan’s “Fab Five” team including Chris Webber and Jalen Rose will air on truTV.

Fans looking to stream either Arizona vs. Michigan broadcast can watch live on DIRECTV.

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What time is Arizona vs. Michigan today?

Time: 8:49 p.m. ET | 5:49 p.m. PT

The NCAA tournament game between Arizona and Michigan is set to tip off at 8:49 p.m. ET from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The game is scheduled to start approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first semifinal between UConn and Illinois.

This is the first time these two programs have met in the NCAA Tournament. Arizona holds an 8-2 all-time lead in the series, including a victory in their most recent meeting in 2021. It’s the Wildcats’ first Final Four appearance in 25 years, seeking their first national championship since 1997; Michigan last made the Final Four in 2018 and is looking win its second national title, the first coming in 1989.

March Madness bracket 2026

Check the Sporting News NCAA Tournament live bracket for the latest final scores and next-round matchups.

When and where is the Final Four in 2026?

Location: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis

The 2026 Men’s Final Four is set for April 4 and 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The semifinals will be played Saturday night and the national championship game is set for Monday night.

The home of the Indianapolis Colts previously hosted the event in 2010, 2015 and 2021 and is set to host again in 2029. Indianapolis previously hosted the Final Four at other facilities in 1980, 1991, 1997, 2000 and 2006.

Only Kansas City has been home to the Final Four more often (10 times), but the last one held there was in 1988.

March Madness tournament schedule 2026

Here is the round-by-round schedule for the 2026 NCAA men’s basketball tournament:

Round	Date
First Four	March 17-18
First round	March 19-20
Second round	March 21-22
Sweet 16	March 26-27
Elite Eight	March 28-29
Final Four	April 4
National championship	April 6