UConn vs. Michigan: How to Watch the National Championship Game Tonight
The wait for the 2026 National Championship is almost over. After three weeks of upsets and bracket-busting runs, the NCAA Tournament has narrowed down to a collision of two powerhouses: the UConn Huskies and the top-seeded Michigan Wolverines.
With tip-off scheduled for tonight, Monday, April 6, in Indianapolis, the sports world is bracing for a historic conclusion. Whether you’re watching to see if Dan Hurley can cement the first modern college basketball dynasty or if Michigan can finally secure its first title since 1989, you don't want to miss a second of the action.
From the exact tip-off time at Lucas Oil Stadium to the best streaming platforms for cord-cutters, here is everything you need to know to watch the National Championship game tonight.
What Time Is the National Championship Game Tonight?
The 2026 NCAA Men’s National Championship game between UConn and Michigan is scheduled to tip off at 8:50 p.m. ET (5:50 p.m. PT).
Pregame coverage begins much earlier. TBS will start its "Road to the Final Four" broadcast at 6:30 p.m. ET, featuring the traditional mix of highlights, coaching interviews, and analysis leading up to the final game of the 2025-26 season.
What Channel Is the National Championship Game On?
The game will be broadcast across three Turner Sports networks:
- TBS (Primary broadcast)
- TNT
- TruTV
For the first time, Ian Eagle will lead the call for the National Championship, joined by Bill Raftery, Grant Hill, and reporter Tracy Wolfson.
THE STAGE IS SET ????
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) April 5, 2026
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How to Stream the National Championship Game
If you have cut the cord, you have several options to watch the game live without a cable subscription:
- Max: The game will stream live on Max (via the B/R Sports Add-on) for all subscribers.
- March Madness Live: You can stream the game on the official app or NCAA.com. Note that while there is a "preview" window, you will eventually need to log in with a TV provider (cable, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, etc.).
- Live TV Services: Platforms including YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and DirecTV Stream all carry TBS, TNT, and TruTV.
There are tons of opportunities to watch the two teams face off.
The Matchup: UConn vs. Michigan
UConn enters tonight looking to become the first program since the 1960s-70s UCLA dynasty to win three championships in four years. Led by Dan Hurley, the Huskies have won 12 straight NCAA Tournament games by double digits.
Michigan, the No. 1 seed out of the Midwest, is looking for its first national title since 1989. The Wolverines have been dominant throughout the tournament, led by a high-octane offense that hasn't scored fewer than 75 points in a single tournament game this year.