What channel is Duke vs. UConn on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch March Madness Elite Eight

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There are only three game days left in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, with the Elite Eight wrapping up on Sunday, March 29. 

In the second of two games on Sunday, the No. 1 Duke Blue Devils will take on the No. 2 UConn Huskies. The winner will advance to the Final Four as the East region winner. 

The Blue Devils entered the 2026 NCAA Tournament as the No. 1 overall seed. Duke has won 14 games in a row dating back to February 20. In the tournament, the Blue Devils narrowly escaped No. 16 Siena in the first round 71-65. Duke battled back in the second round, beating TCU by 23 points. The Blue Devils then overcame No. 5 St. John's 80-75 in the Sweet Sixteen.

The Huskies earned a No. 2 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. UConn beat No. 15 Furman 82-71 in the first round. The Huskies looked more like themselves in the second round, cruising past No. 7 UCLA 73-57. UConn's Sweet Sixteen matchup was a close one against No. 3 Michigan State. The Huskies emerged victorious after some clutch free throws at the end of the game, taking the 67-63 win. 

Here's what you need to know about Sunday's matchup between Duke and UConn, including broadcast information and start time.

What channel is Duke vs. UConn on today?

The Elite Eight matchup between No. 1 Duke and No. 2 UConn will air on CBS. The game will be called by Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery and Grant Hill, with Tracy Wolfson serving as the sideline reporter. 

Fans can stream the game live on Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers so you can try the service before you buy.

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Paramount+ is another streaming option for all CBS games in the tournament. 

What time is Duke vs. UConn today?

  • Date: Sunday, March 29
  • Time: 5:05 p.m. ET

The NCAA tournament game between Duke and UConn is set to tip off at 5:05 p.m. ET from the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. 

Duke is back in the Elite Eight for the third consecutive year. The Blue Devils last made the Final Four in 2022 in Mike Krzyzewski's final season, and last made the national championship game in 2015 when they won it. 

UConn was eliminated in the Round of 32 last year, but won the national championship in both 2023 and 2024 under head coach Dan Hurley. The Huskies will head to the Elite Eight for the third time under Hurley, and for the 14th time in program history. 

Duke vs. UConn radio coverage

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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?

  • Date: April 4 and 6
  • 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:

RoundDate
First FourMarch 17-18
First roundMarch 19-20
Second roundMarch 21-22
Sweet 16March 26-27
Elite EightMarch 28-29
Final FourApril 4
National championshipApril 6

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