The 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Elite Eight takes place on Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29, 2026. Saturday’s games (Iowa vs. Illinois and Arizona vs. Purdue) will be televised on TBS and truTV starting at 6:09 PM ET. Sunday’s matchups (Michigan vs. Tennessee and Duke vs. UConn) will air on CBS starting at 2:15 PM ET. All games can be streamed via the NCAA March Madness Live app, Max (for TBS/truTV), or Paramount+ (for CBS).

2026 Sweet 16 Recap and Road to the Final Four

The road to the Final Four in Indianapolis has narrowed to the final eight teams. After a thrilling Sweet 16 that saw the defending champions UConn and top-seeded Duke survive close calls, the Regional Finals are set to provide some of the best matchups of the year. Whether you are following the Cinderella run of the No. 9 seed Iowa Hawkeyes or the heavyweight clash between Duke and UConn, here is your complete guide to catching every minute of the action

2026 Elite Eight TV Schedule & Tip Times

Date	Game	Matchup	Tip-Off (ET)	TV Channel
Sat, Mar 28	South Regional Final	(9) Iowa vs. (3) Illinois	6:09 PM	TBS / truTV
Sat, Mar 28	West Regional Final	(1) Arizona vs. (2) Purdue	8:49 PM	TBS / truTV
Sun, Mar 29	Midwest Regional Final	(1) Michigan vs. (6) Tennessee	2:15 PM	CBS
Sun, Mar 29	East Regional Final	(1) Duke vs. (2) UConn	5:05 PM	CBS

Official Announcer Assignments

• Iowa vs. Illinois: Kevin Harlan, Robbie Hummel, Stan Van Gundy | Reporter: Lauren Shehadi
• Arizona vs. Purdue: Brian Anderson, Jim Jackson | Reporter: Allie LaForce
• Michigan vs. Tennessee: Andrew Catalon, Steve Lappas | Reporter: Evan Washburn
• Duke vs. UConn: Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery, Grant Hill | Reporter: Tracy Wolfson

How to Stream the Elite Eight

If you have cut the cord, you can still catch every game through the following streaming services:

• Paramount+: The exclusive home for the Sunday Regional Finals airing on CBS.
• Max (HBO): Includes all Saturday games airing on TBS and truTV via the B/R Sports Add-on.
• NCAA March Madness Live: This app allows you to stream every game across all networks by logging in with your cable or satellite provider credentials.

Radio & Audio Coverage

Westwood One Sports provides national radio coverage for every game. You can listen live via:

• Local terrestrial radio affiliates nationwide.
• The Varsity Network App (Free download).
• SiriusXM (Channel 84).

2026 March Madness Resources

Elite Eight Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Where are the 2026 Elite Eight games being played?

The games are split across four neutral sites:

• South: Toyota Center (Houston, TX)
• West: SAP Center (San Jose, CA)
• Midwest: United Center (Chicago, IL)
• East: Capital One Arena (Washington, D.C.)

Who is the lowest seed remaining in the tournament?

The No. 9 seed Iowa Hawkeyes are the lowest seed left in the field. They are looking to become one of the few 9-seeds in history to reach the Final Four.

When does the Final Four start?

The winners of the Elite Eight will head to Indianapolis for the Final Four on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

What happened to the No. 1 seeds?

Three of the four No. 1 seeds (Duke, Michigan, and Arizona) have advanced to the Elite Eight. The only No. 1 seed eliminated before this round was Florida in the South Region.