How to Watch Tennessee vs Vanderbilt: TV Channel, Start Time, and ESPN Broadcast Details
By Craig Dudek
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The No. 25 Tennessee Volunteers take on the No. 22 Vanderbilt Commodores in a pivotal SEC Tournament quarterfinal matchup. This game marks the third meeting between the programs this season after the in-state rivals split their regular season games. Vanderbilt secured the No. 4 conference tournament seed after defeating Tennessee on their recent senior night. Tennessee enters the contest as the No. 5 seed following a victory over Auburn. Viewers can expect a competitive game between head coaches Rick Barnes and Mark Byington as both programs look to solidify their NCAA Tournament resumes. Fans can catch all the action on March 13 when the game begins at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The broadcast airs live on ESPN, and viewers have multiple streaming options available to watch the event.
When is Tennessee vs Vanderbilt? What time does it start?
The neutral site matchup between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Vanderbilt Commodores takes place on March 13, 2026. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 PM ET.
Where is the Tennessee vs Vanderbilt game?
This SEC Tournament game is being played at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. For this neutral site event, the Vanderbilt Commodores serve as the designated home team, while the Tennessee Volunteers act as the designated away team.
How can I watch the Tennessee vs Vanderbilt game?
The upcoming matchup between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Vanderbilt Commodores will be broadcast on television. Viewers looking to watch the game live can tune in to the ESPN network.
How can I stream the Tennessee vs Vanderbilt game?
Because the game is broadcast on ESPN, viewers have several ways to stream the action live. Fans with a qualifying cable or satellite subscription can stream the broadcast directly using the ESPN app or the ESPN website by logging in with their TV provider credentials.
If you do not have a traditional cable package, you can still stream the game through various live TV subscription services that carry the ESPN network. These streaming platforms include:
Check your specific subscription package details to ensure you have access to ESPN before the broadcast begins.
Who will win the Tennessee vs Vanderbilt game?
Data from Kalshi on March 13th.
Tennessee looks to avoid the slow starts that occurred in their recent win against Auburn and during their 86-82 loss to Vanderbilt. The Volunteers currently hold a 22-10 overall record. Vanderbilt enters the game with a 24-7 overall record, achieving back to back 20 win seasons for the first time in program history. As fans look ahead to this in-state rematch, many are using Kalshi to track the latest game predictions.
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.
