What time is the Men's Final Four today? TV schedule, channel, live stream for 2026 March Madness semifinals

The most exciting matchups of March Madness are still ahead. The Men's Final Four gets started in Indianapolis this weekend.

As always, the 2026 NCAA Tournament has brought drama, upsets and chaos to the court. Only two No. 1 seeds remain in the field, and they'll be battling it out in the semifinals. After UConn vs. Illinois gets things started, Arizona and Michigan will fight for a spot in the national championship game.

Defending champion Florida was eliminated in the second round of the tournament, and Duke collapsed against UConn in the Elite Eight. This year's Final Four features a brand new set of teams, adding another layer of intrigue to the semifinals.

Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 Men's Final Four, including TV and streaming options for both games.

What time is the Men's Final Four today?

• Date: Saturday, April 4
• Time: 6:09 p.m. ET | 8:49 p.m. ET

UConn vs. Illinois will tip off at 6:09 p.m. ET, and Michigan vs. Arizona will start at 8:49 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 4. Both games will be played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

What channel is the Men's Final Four on today?

• TV channel: TBS, truTV
• Live stream: DIRECTV

Both semifinal games and the national championship game will air on TBS and truTV. Fans can stream those games live on DIRECTV.

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Men's Final Four schedule 2026

Final Four

Saturday, April 4

National championship

Monday, April 6

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