How to Watch the Texas Longhorns vs NC State: TV Channel, Time, & First Four Broadcast Info
By Craig Dudek
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The NCAA Men’s Basketball postseason is officially underway as the Texas Longhorns and NC State Wolfpack prepare to face off in the First Four. With both programs currently sitting outside the AP Top 25 rankings, this matchup offers a clear opportunity to advance and play No. 6 BYU in the main bracket.
Texas finished tenth in the SEC with a 9-9 conference record, while NC State wrapped up its ACC schedule at 10-8. Fans and analysts have discussed this game as the “FBI Bowl” due to past controversies surrounding head coaches Sean Miller and Will Wade. It also serves as a direct rematch of their November meeting at the Maui Invitational, where Texas secured a 102-97 victory. Keep reading for everything you need to know ahead of tip off, including the official start time, the venue location, the TV channel, and how to stream the game live.
When is Texas vs NC State? What Time Does It Start?
The First Four matchup between the Texas Longhorns and the NC State Wolfpack is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Tip off is set for 9:15 PM ET. The game takes place at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio.
Where is Texas vs NC State?
The postseason game between Texas and NC State is being played at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio. Because this event is a neutral site contest, neither program is playing on its actual home court. For the purposes of this matchup, the NC State Wolfpack serve as the designated home team, while the Texas Longhorns take the floor as the away team.
How Can I Watch Texas vs NC State?
Fans looking to follow the NCAA Men’s Basketball matchup between the Texas Longhorns and the NC State Wolfpack can watch the game live on truTV. As the designated television network for this contest, truTV provides the broadcast feed when the teams take the court. Check your local listings to confirm the exact channel number for truTV through your cable or satellite provider ahead of the scheduled 9:15 PM ET tip off.
How Can I Stream Texas vs NC State?
With the matchup airing on truTV, viewers have direct streaming options through the network’s digital platforms. For those looking for alternatives to traditional cable, several live TV streaming services carry truTV, including Sling TV. You can check with your preferred live TV streaming service to access the network and watch the 9:15 PM ET broadcast.
Who Will Win Texas vs NC State?
Data from Kalshi on March 16th.
This First Four showdown is a virtual coin flip. Both teams limp into Dayton on losing streaks, with Texas dropping five of its last six games and NC State losing nine of its final 11 to close the regular season. Their earlier meeting at the Maui Invitational produced a 102-97 Texas victory fueled by scorching three-point shooting (16-of-32 from deep). Fans can use Kalshi to track these implied probabilities and make their own predictions on the outright winner as tip-off approaches.
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.
