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Fresh off double-digit wins over No. 15 Queens and No. 7 Miami (Fla.), No. 2 Purdue will enter its Sweet 16 matchup against No. 11 Texas playing arguably its best basketball of the season.
Led by Braden Smith, the Boilermakers are eyeing their second Final Four in three years. Despite an impressive stretch of sustained success, Matt Painter's program is still hunting for a national championship.
The Longhorns won three games in five days to advance to the Sweet 16. Under Sean Miller, Texas defeated No. 11 NC State, No. 6 BYU and No. 3 Gonzaga.
Here's what you need to know about Thursday's matchup between Purdue and Texas, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Purdue vs. Texas on today?
- TV channel: CBS
- Live stream: Fubo, Paramount+
Purdue vs. Texas will air on CBS. Brian Anderson and Jim Jackson will be on the call, and Allie LaForce will serve 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 Purdue vs. Texas today?
- Date: Thursday, March 26
- Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
The NCAA tournament game between Purdue and Texas is set to tip off at 7:10 p.m. ET from the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif.
Purdue vs. Texas radio coverage
- Radio station: SiriusXM
Listen to every game of the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament live on SiriusXM. The Purdue vs. Texas broadcast will be available on channel 201.
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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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