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The first round of the NCAA Tournament comes to a close in Tampa when No. 1 Florida and No. 16 Prairie View A&M tip off.
The Gators enter March Madness as the reigning champions. A task that's more daunting than being the top overall seed, the pressure is on.
Meanwhile, the Panthers outlasted Lehigh in the First Four with a 68-55 win. Now in the 64-team bracket, it's time for Prairie View to level up their dancing shoes. Don't count out the underdogs.
The Madness continues in Tampa as the Gators and Panthers face off in the first round of the tournament.
Here's what you need to know about Friday's matchup between Florida and Prairie View, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Florida vs. Prairie View on today?
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: DIRECTV
Florida vs. Prairie View A&M will be broadcast on TNT. Tom McCarthy, Candace Parker, Dan Bonner and AJ Ross will be on the call.
Fans looking to stream the Gators vs. Panthers game can watch live on DIRECTV.
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What time is Florida vs. Prairie View today?
- Date: Friday, March 29
- Time: 9:25 p.m. ET
The NCAA tournament game between Florida and Prairie View is set to tip off at 9:25 p.m. ET from Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.
This matchup marks just the second-ever between the programs. Florida and Prairie View A&M previously faced off in 2006 when the Gators earned a dominant 94-33 win at home.
Florida vs. Prairie View radio coverage
- Radio station: SiriusXM
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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:
| 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 |
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