NIT games on TV today: Full schedule, times, TV channels, live streams, scores for 2026 quarterfinals

The 2026 National Invitation Tournament will continue this week with eight teams competing in the quarterfinal round.

Tulsa and New Mexico advanced to the NIT semifinals with wins Tuesday night. Wednesday will see Dayton host Illinois State and Auburn take on Nevada in the second game of the doubleheader. 

Which teams will round out the semifinals?

Here is everything you need to know about today's schedule, including tipoff times and TV and streaming options for NIT games.

NIT games on TV today

Quarterfinals: Wednesday, March 25

How to watch NIT 2026: TV channels, live streams

• TV channel: ESPN2 (quarterfinals and championship), ESPN (semifinals)
• Live stream: ESPN app, Fubo

NIT games will air on ESPN2 (quarterfinals and championship) and ESPN (semifinals). Viewers can also stream NIT games on the ESPN app and Fubo.

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NIT bracket 2026

NCAA.com

NIT schedule, scores 2026

Round 1: Tuesday, March 17

Round 1: Wednesday, March 18

Round 2: Saturday, March 21

Round 2: Sunday, March 22

Quarterfinals: Tuesday, March 24

Quarterfinals: Wednesday, March 25

Semifinals: Thursday, April 2

Championship: Sunday, April 5

NIT sites 2026

(Note: First-round, second-round and quarterfinal games will be played at the home venue of the higher-seeded team.)

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