What channel is Houston vs. Texas A&M on? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch March Madness Round 2 game

The second round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament continues on Saturday as No. 2 Houston squares off with No. 10 Texas A&M.

Houston is coming off a 78-47 victory over No. 15 Idaho, while Texas A&M pulled off the 63-50 upset over No. 7 Saint Mary's. Now, the two programs meet in the second round with the winner advancing to the Sweet Sixteen. 

In Houston's win over Idaho, guard Kingston Flemings led the team with 18 points. He added six rebounds and four assists. Mercy Miller was Houston's best contributor off the bench, scoring 10 points with a rebound and a steal in 24 minutes of action. 

Texas A&M was up 37-26 at halftime over Saint Mary's. The Aggies didn't have nearly as productive a second half, scoring only 26 points, but they held the Gaels to only 24 to secure the 13-point win. Texas A&M senior forward Rashaun Agee finished with 22 points, nine rebounds, and three assists in the victory. 

Here's what you need to know about Saturday's matchup between Houston and Texas A&M, including broadcast information and start time.

What channel is Houston vs. Texas A&M on today?

• TV channel: TNT
• Live stream: DIRECTV

The second round matchup between Houston and Texas A&M will air on TNT. The game will be called by Brandon Gaudin, Chris Webber and Andy Katz. They handled the first round matchups in Oklahoma City, and will continue calling games for the Midwest region site through the second round. 

Fans looking to stream Houston vs. Texas A&M can watch live on DIRECTV.

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What time is Houston vs. Texas A&M today?

• Date: Saturday, March 21
• Time: 6:10 p.m. ET

The NCAA Tournament game between Houston and Texas A&M is set to tip off at 6:10 p.m. ET from the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 

The winner of this game will advance to the Sweet Sixteen. Houston made it to the national championship game a year ago, and if the Cougars make it to the Sweet Sixteen this year, it will be the school's seventh consecutive tournament making it to that round. 

Texas A&M hasn't made it to the Sweet Sixteen since 2018, and they lost to No. 3 Michigan and have yet to reach the Elite Eight in program history. 

Houston vs. Texas A&M 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:

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