How to Watch the Arkansas Razorbacks vs Hawai’i: Time, TV Channel, & Postseason Details
By Craig Dudek
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The 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball postseason features an interesting first-round matchup as the Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors take on the Arkansas Razorbacks. Arkansas enters this neutral-site contest at 26-8, securing the No. 14 spot in the AP Top 25 after finishing as the SEC regular-season runner-up and capturing the conference tournament championship. Head coach John Calipari brings his tested squad across the country to face Eran Ganot and his 24-8 Hawai’i team, who won the Big West Tournament to make their first appearance since 2016.
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A key storyline centers on the travel draw. Calipari openly joked about the 2,000-mile trip to the Pacific Northwest, contrasting with a Hawai’i team that waited in Las Vegas to avoid travel fatigue. Fans are also focusing on how Hawai’i will defend SEC Player of the Year Darius Acuff Jr. Continue reading for the official start time, the game location, the specific TV channel, and all available streaming options so you are ready for tip-off.
When is the Arkansas vs Hawai’i Game? What Time Does It Start?
The postseason matchup between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors takes place on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Tip-off is scheduled for 4:25 PM ET. The game will be played at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.
Where is the Arkansas Razorbacks vs Hawai’i Game?
This opening-round game takes place at the Moda Center, located in Portland, Oregon.
Because this is a neutral-site tournament event, the Arkansas Razorbacks serve as the designated home team. The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors operate as the designated away team for the contest.
How Can I Watch the Arkansas vs Hawai’i Matchup?
Fans looking to catch the live action between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors can find the game on TBS.
The TBS network is providing the exclusive national television broadcast for this postseason matchup. You can access the channel through your standard cable or satellite provider.
How Can I Stream the Arkansas Razorbacks vs Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors?
Warner Bros. Discovery provides a direct streaming option for the TBS broadcast through its Max platform via the B/R Sports Add-On. Viewers with a traditional cable or satellite package can also stream the game by logging in with their provider credentials on the official TBS app or website.
Cord-cutters have several live TV streaming services to choose from. You can stream the matchup by subscribing to platforms that carry TBS, including FuboTV, Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV Stream. Make sure to verify your specific channel package before the game begins.
Who Will Win the Arkansas vs Hawai’i Game?
Data from Kalshi on March 17th.
Based on the current markets on Kalshi, the Arkansas Razorbacks are the clear favorites to win this matchup. The prediction market data gives Arkansas an implied win probability of 90%. The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors face a steep disadvantage, holding just a 10% implied win probability.
Arkansas carries serious momentum into Portland. The Razorbacks captured the SEC Tournament championship by defeating Vanderbilt 86-75 in Nashville on March 15, their first conference tournament title since 2000. That run elevated them from a projected No. 5 seed to a No. 4 seed and vaulted them to No. 14 in the AP Top 25. SEC Player of the Year and tournament MVP Darius Acuff Jr. has been virtually unstoppable in one-on-one situations, and Hawai’i’s no-switch defensive scheme could leave individual defenders isolated against him.
Still, the Rainbow Warriors shouldn’t be completely counted out. Hawai’i boasts a top-30 three-point defense, and the team has been stationed on the mainland since winning the Big West Tournament in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, Arkansas is making a cross-country trip of over 2,000 miles to Portland after playing in Nashville just days ago. Head coach Eran Ganot’s squad also features size inside with 7-foot center Isaac Johnson and 6-foot-10 forward Harry Rouhliadeff, which could help disrupt Arkansas’s rhythm. If Hawai’i can slow the tempo and force Arkansas into a half-court grind, this 4-vs-13 matchup could be more competitive than the markets suggest.
Creative Manager and Writer at Sportradar. Craig has previously worked as a camera operator and video director in radio and television, as well as a content coordinator in the non-profit sector.
