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Hawaii faces Arkansas in a Round of 64 matchup during the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Thursday as March Madness officially gets underway.
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Hawaii guard Dre Bullock dunks the ball as the Oregon Ducks host the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors on Nov. 4, 2025, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon.
The NCAA Tournament tips off with 68 teams chasing college basketball’s biggest prize, setting the stage for three weeks of upsets, buzzer-beaters, and dramatic finishes. As all the top teams in the nation have their eyes set on a national championship, the tournament once again promises the chaos and excitement that make March Madness one of the most thrilling events in sports.
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The No. 13 Hawaiʻi Rainbow Warriors (24–8, 14–6 Big West; Big West tournament champions) earned an NCAA Tournament bid and a 13‑seed in the West Region, finishing second in regular‑season Big West play before winning the conference tournament to punch their ticket to March Madness.
They face the No. 4 seed Arkansas Razorbacks (26–8, 13–5 SEC; SEC Tournament champions), who wrapped up a strong season in the Southeastern Conference and secured a high seed by capturing the SEC title under coach John Calipari.
The matchup pits a mid‑major champion with a disciplined defensive profile against an SEC power with NCAA Tournament experience and an All‑America freshman leader.
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Fans can watch every moment of the NCAA Tournament through DIRECTV.
Games throughout the tournament are broadcast on CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV, with DIRECTV packages providing access to all four networks, so viewers can stream every round live.
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Hawaii guard Dre Bullock dunks the ball as the Oregon Ducks host the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors on Nov. 4, 2025, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon.
How to Watch Hawaii vs Arkansas
- Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
- Time: 4:25 PM ET
- TV Channel: TBS
- Live Stream: DIRECTV (try for free)
The NCAA Tournament tips off with 68 teams chasing college basketball’s biggest prize, setting the stage for three weeks of upsets, buzzer-beaters, and dramatic finishes. As all the top teams in the nation have their eyes set on a national championship, the tournament once again promises the chaos and excitement that make March Madness one of the most thrilling events in sports.
– Watch every NCAA Tournament matchup on DIRECTV –
The No. 13 Hawaiʻi Rainbow Warriors (24–8, 14–6 Big West; Big West tournament champions) earned an NCAA Tournament bid and a 13‑seed in the West Region, finishing second in regular‑season Big West play before winning the conference tournament to punch their ticket to March Madness.
They face the No. 4 seed Arkansas Razorbacks (26–8, 13–5 SEC; SEC Tournament champions), who wrapped up a strong season in the Southeastern Conference and secured a high seed by capturing the SEC title under coach John Calipari.
The matchup pits a mid‑major champion with a disciplined defensive profile against an SEC power with NCAA Tournament experience and an All‑America freshman leader.
Live stream Hawaii vs Arkansas with DIRECTV: Start your free trial now!
Fans can watch every moment of the NCAA Tournament through DIRECTV.
Games throughout the tournament are broadcast on CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV, with DIRECTV packages providing access to all four networks, so viewers can stream every round live.
Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
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NHL: Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl out for regular season with lower-body injury
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