The final of the 2026 Big 12 Tournament pits the No. 5 Houston Cougars against the Arizona Wildcats. This meeting comes just three weeks after these two teams last met, with the Wildcats claiming a narrow 73-66 win in that game en route to the regular-season conference title.
Arizona reached the final with an 82-80 win in a nail-biting semifinal against Iowa State. Houston recorded a dominant 69-47 win over Kansas to secure a place in the final.
How to Watch No. 5 Houston vs. Arizona in the 2026 Big 12 Tournament Final
The Wildcats and Cougars will face off on Saturday at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. ET (5 p.m. local time, 3 p.m. PT). The Big 12 championship game will be broadcast live on ESPN, with Dan Shulman calling the play-by-play, Jay Bilas as the analyst, and Kris Budden as the sideline reporter.
Fans looking to watch the Houston vs. Arizona men’s basketball clash online can do so by subscribing to fuboTV, YouTube TV, Sling Orange, or Hulu+ Live TV.
Radio coverage of the game will also be available to Wildcats fans on “Wildcats Sports Radio 1290 AM.” Fans of the Cougars can listen to this game live on “KPRC 950 AM.”
Houston Cougars and Arizona Wildcats Records Heading Into the Big 12 Final
Going into the Big 12 championship game, the Cougars hold a 28-5 record (14-4 in Big 12) with a five-game winning streak. Meanwhile, the Wildcats have a 31-2 record for the season (16-2 in the Big 12) and are on an eight-game winning streak.
The Wildcats have one of the best offensive records in the nation, averaging more than 85 points per game. On Saturday, they will face a stellar defensive team in Houston that concedes fewer than 63 points per game.
Key Players to Watch in the Big 12 Championship Game
Brayden Burries has been the leader for Arizona on offense, averaging 16.0 points per game this season. Tobe Awaka registered a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds in the semifinal against Iowa State.
Kingston Flemings set the tone for Houston in their semifinal with 21 points. The Cougars’ point guard averages 16.5 points and 5.4 assists per game this season. He will be supported by Chris Cenac, who recorded 17 points and 14 rebounds on Friday.
Houston and Arizona Meet for Second Straight Big 12 Final
This will be a repeat of the 2025 Big 12 final, with Houston coming out on top against Arizona, 72-64. The Cougars will be playing in their third straight conference final, while the Wildcats are back for their second straight final. The team that comes out on top on Saturday will receive a guaranteed berth in the NCAA Tournament.
