The NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Game is just days away, but first the Final Four have to face off to determine who gets play for the title.
The second game of this year’s Final Four is a battle of No. 1 seeds with the Michigan Wolverines (35-3) taking on the Arizona Wildcats (36-2).
Both teams have rolled through the bracket easily thus far, winning each game by an average of 20 points or more. Michigan advanced into the Final Four with a huge 95-62 victory over No. 6 Tennessee, while Arizona beat Purdue, 79-64, in the Elite Eight to reach the Final Four..
Michigan vs. Arizona: what to know
- When: April 4, 8:49 p.m. ET
- Where: Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis, Indiana)
- Channel: TBS
- Streaming: DIRECTV
The winner of tonight’s game will advance to the National Championship game and face either Illinois or UConn.
Michigan vs. Arizona start time
Michigan vs. Arizona is scheduled to tip off at 8:49 p.m. ET tonight, April 4.
How to watch Michigan vs. Arizona for free
If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the game for free.
DIRECTV is our top pick for watching college basketball live for free — its five-day free trial includes TBS, where the Final Four is airing. When the trial is over, you’ll pay as low as $59.99/month and gain access to over 90 live channels.
If you aren’t ready to commit to a full-on subscription, you can try a Sling Orange 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.
The Post has you covered with a printable NCAA bracket featuring the full 68-team March Madness 2026 field.
NCAA Tournament 2026 key dates
- Final 4: April 4
- National Championship: April 6
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