Final Four 2026: TV info, tipoff times revealed for Saturday, April 4
By Rolando Rosa
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After plenty of excitement in the previous rounds, the Final Four is set for 2026 and it could be an epic doubleheader. Illinois will face UConn while Michigan matches up with Arizona.
The NCAA has recently revealed the TV info and tipoff times for the Final Four. Illinois vs. UConn will be the first game at 6:09 p.m. ET followed by Michigan against Arizona. Both games will be on TBS, TNT, and truTV.
UConn reached the Final Four for a third time in four years with a stunning comeback vs. Duke in the Elite Eight after Braylon Mullins’ steal and subsequent 35-foot 3-pointer with 0.3 seconds to go. Duke became the first No. 1 seed to lead by at least 15 points in an NCAA Tournament game and lose.
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Illinois is in the Final Four for the first time in 21 years after knocking off Iowa in the Elite Eight. Freshman Keaton Wagler had a game-high 25 points for the Illini. Illinois is aiming for its first national title in program history.
Arizona is back in the Final Four for the first time in 25 years, thanks to defeating Purdue 79-64 in the Elite Eight. Freshman Koa Peat had a game-high 20 points for the Wildcats. Arizona’s lone national championship came in 1997.
Michigan routed Tennessee 95-62 in the Elite Eight to advance to the Final Four for the first time since 2018. Yaxel Lendeborg paced Michigan with a game-high 27 points along with seven rebounds and two steals. Michigan’s only national title was in 1989.
