2026 NCAA Championship: Michigan vs. UConn Schedule, Time, and TV Channel – Sports Brackets
The 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship game between No. 1 Michigan and No. 2 UConn will take place on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The official tip-off time is scheduled for 9:20 PM ET. Fans can watch the game live on TBS, with streaming available via the March Madness Live app and Max.
Key Section: 2026 NCAA Championship Game Info
It’s almost time for the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship game. Here’s the match and all of the details for you.
- Matchup: (1) Michigan vs. (2) UConn
- Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
- Time: 9:20 PM ET
- TV Channel: TBS
- Live Stream: Max / March Madness Live
- Location: Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis, IN)
How They Got Here: 2026 Final Four Results
The road to Indianapolis has been a gauntlet. Here is how the two finalists punched their tickets to Monday night during the Final Four:
- Michigan 91, Arizona 73: The Wolverines dominated the top-seeded Wildcats behind a 28-point performance from their backcourt. Michigan led by as many as 20 in the second half.
- UConn 71, Illinois 62: The Huskies relied on their championship-tested defense to stifle the Fighting Illini, holding them to just 38% shooting from the field.
Full 2026 March Madness Final Results
| Round | Matchup | Score |
| Elite Eight | (1) Michigan vs. (9) Tennessee | MICH 95, TENN 62 |
| Elite Eight | (2) UConn vs. (1) Duke | UCONN 73, DUKE 72 |
| Final Four | (1) Michigan vs. (1) Arizona | MICH 91, ARIZ 73 |
| Final Four | (2) UConn vs. (3) Illinois | UCONN 71, ILL 62 |
| Championship | (1) Michigan vs. (2) UConn | Mon, April 6 @ 9:20 PM ET |
Looking Ahead: The 2027 Final Four
As soon as the nets are cut in Indianapolis, the focus shifts to the 2027 tournament.
[FREE DOWNLOAD] 2026 Printable Final Tournament Results (PDF)
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Frequently Asked Questions for the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship
What time does the National Championship game start? The 2026 title game tips off at 9:20 PM ET on Monday, April 6. Pre-game coverage begins at 7:00 PM ET on TBS.
Where is the National Championship being played in 2026? The game is being held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is the stadium’s 8th time hosting the Final Four.
Is the National Championship on CBS? No. For 2026, the National Championship is broadcast on TBS as part of the tournament’s alternating TV rights schedule between CBS and Turner Sports.
