We are nearing the end of the 2026 NCAA Tournament, and four teams are still in the hunt to win a national championship. March Madness now heads to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis for the Final Four and the national championship game.
When Will the 2026 NCAA Tournament National Championship Game Be Played?
One of the most-watched sporting events in the United States is almost upon us, as the national championship game will take place on Monday, April 6, as the 2026 NCAA Tournament concludes.
Four teams are vying for a place in the March Madness finale, and the two Final Four matchups will take place on Saturday. Here’s a look at the rest of the NCAA Tournament schedule:
Saturday
- No. 3 Illinois vs. No. 2 UConn | 6:09 p.m. ET | TBS/truTV
- No. 1 Arizona vs. No. 1 Michigan | 8:49 p.m. ET | TBS/truTV
Monday
- 2026 NCAA Tournament championship game | 8:50 p.m. ET | TBS/truTV
The first Final Four matchup pits the UConn Huskies against the Illinois Fighting Illini. One of the most successful teams in March Madness since the turn of the century, UConn will be looking to win its seventh NCAA Tournament title. On the other hand, Illinois has never won the NCAA Tournament and will make its first Final Four appearance since 2005.
The Huskies go into the Final Four after a thrilling last-second win over Duke on the back of Braylon Mullins’ incredible 3-pointer from the logo. Illinois has cruised into the Final Four, inspired by strong all-around performances from guard Keaton Wagler and forward David Mirković.
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Two top seeds will collide in the other Final Four game, as the star-studded Arizona Wildcats face the dominant Michigan Wolverines. Both teams have 35+ wins this season, and this matchup could well go down to the wire.
Yaxel Lendeborg will look to carry Michigan on his back once again, as he has done time and again this season. The senior forward is averaging 15.2 points and 7 rebounds per game, and has hit the 20-point mark in each of Michigan’s last three games.
Top-scorer Brayden Burries and forward Koa Peat have been leading the charge for Arizona this season. With point guard Jaden Bradley also hitting his stride, the Wildcats do not have too many weaknesses.
The two teams that win their Final Four games will collide in the national championship game on Monday. The March Madness finale will tip off at 8:50 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on TBS and HBO Max.
