A spot in the Final Four is on the line when the No. 2 Purdue Boilermakers and the No. 1 Arizona Wildcats meet in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament tonight.
Arizona has won 12 straight and is coming off a dominant 109–88 win over Arkansas in the Sweet 16. It’s the most recent of the Wildcats’ big wins, but every win in the tournament so far has been by 10+ points, starting with a 92-58 blowout against Long Island University.
Purdue has had less of an easy road. The Boilermakers survived a thriller against Texas in the Sweet 16, winning 79–77 on a last-second tip-in with under a second remaining.
Purdue vs. Arizona: what to know
- When: March 28, 8:49 p.m. ET
- Where: SAP Center (San Jose, California)
- Channel: TBS/truTV
- Streaming: Sling TV (1-Day Pass)
The winner of tonight’s game will advance to the Final Four and play either No. 2 UConn or No. 1 Duke.
Purdue vs. Arizona start time
The Purdue vs. Arizona game is scheduled to tip off at 8:49 p.m. ET tonight, March 28.
How to watch Purdue vs. Arizona live
You’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the Purdue vs. Arizona game for free if you don’t have cable.
If you aren’t ready to commit to a full-on subscription and just want to tune into today’s game, you can try a Sling TV Orange 1-Day Pass. Priced at $4.99, you’ll get 24 hours of access to all Sling TV Orange has to offer, including TBS. Sling also offers weekend and week-long passes for its Orange plan, which offer between three and seven days of access.
DIRECTV is another great option for streaming live sports; the Choice plan is our favorite and comes with a five day free trial.
The Post has you covered with a printable NCAA bracket featuring the full 68-team March Madness 2026 field.
NCAA Tournament 2026 key dates
- Elite 8: March 28-29
- Final 4: April 4
- National Championship: April 6
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