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Arizona will play Purdue in the Elite Eight of the men's March Madness tournament this weekend. Here's how to watch. (Ben Solomon/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
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Two of the nation's top teams will face off in the Elite Eight round of March Madness this Saturday when No. 2 Purdue plays No. 1 Arizona. The game will tip off Saturday, March 28, at 8:49 p.m. ET live from SAP Center in San Jose, CA, and it will air on TBS and truTV. Both teams are Final Four material, but only one can advance; here are the early predictions for Saturday's game.
For a list of key dates, teams, and how to watch every March Madness game, we've got you covered. Here's a look at how to watch the entire NCAA tournament all the way up to the Championship Final.
How to watch Purdue vs. Arizona in the March Madness Elite Eight:
Dates: March 28, 2026
Time: 8:49 p.m.
TV channel: TBS/truTV
Streaming: DirecTV, Sling and more
When is the Purdue vs. Arizona game?
The Purdue vs. Arizona game is this Saturday, March 28. Tipoff is at 8:49 p.m. ET.
Where to watch the Purdue vs. Arizona game:
Saturday's Purdue vs. Arizona game airs on TBS and truTV.
Where to stream March Madness games without cable:
Every game of the 2026 men's March Madness Tournament that's on TBS, TNT, or truTV will stream on HBO Max. You'll also be able to access the game on live TV services like Sling and DirecTV.
Which teams are competing in the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament?
The following is a breakdown of Saturday's Elite Eight game schedule including who's playing and how to watch.
All times Eastern
Saturday, March 28
6:09 p.m.: No. 3 Illinois vs. No. 9 Iowa (TBS/truTV)
8:49 p.m: No. 1 Arizona vs. No. 2 Purdue (TBS/truTV)
Sunday, March 29
TBD
TBD
2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament schedule:
The schedule and locations for the men's tournament:
Selection Sunday: 6 p.m. ET Sunday, March 15 on CBS
First Four: Tuesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 18
First round: Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20
Second round: Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22
Sweet 16: Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27
Elite Eight: Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29
Final Four: Saturday, April 4 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis
NCAA championship game: Monday, April 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis
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