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NIT games on TV today: Full schedule, times, TV channels, live streams, scores for 2026 quarterfinals originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The 2026 National Invitation Tournament will continue this week with eight teams competing in the quarterfinal round.
Tulsa and Wichita State will meet in the first NIT quarterfinal matchup on Tuesday night, and Saint Joseph's will face New Mexico in the second game of the doubleheader. Dayton, Illinois State, Auburn and Nevada will hit the court on Wednesday.
Which teams will advance to the semifinals?
Here is everything you need to know about today's schedule, including tipoff times and TV and streaming options for NIT games.
NIT games on TV today
Quarterfinals: Tuesday, March 24
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa vs. Wichita State | 7 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, Fubo |
| New Mexico vs. Saint Joseph's | 9 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, Fubo |
Quarterfinals: Wednesday, March 25
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton vs. Illinois State | 7 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Auburn vs. Nevada | 9 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, Fubo |
How to watch NIT 2026: TV channels, live streams
NIT games will air on ESPN2 (quarterfinals and championship) and ESPN (semifinals). Viewers can also stream NIT games on the ESPN app and Fubo.
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NIT bracket 2026
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NIT schedule, scores 2026
Round 1: Tuesday, March 17
| Game |
|---|
| Liberty 77, George Mason 71 |
| UNCW 68, Yale 67 |
| Wichita State 74, Wyoming 70 |
| Oklahoma State 84, Davidson 80 |
| Tulsa 89, Stephen F. Austin 84 (OT) |
| Seattle U 67, St. Thomas (Minn.) 52 |
| Auburn 78, South Alabama 67 |
| UNLV 75, UC Irvine 72 |
Round 1: Wednesday, March 18
| Game |
|---|
| Wake Forest 82, Navy 72 |
| Illinois State 79, Kent State 58 |
| George Washington 79, Utah Valley 78 |
| Dayton 80, Bradley 66 |
| New Mexico 107, Sam Houston 83 |
| Nevada 89, Murray State 75 |
| Saint Joseph's 69, Colorado State 64 |
| California 91, UIC 73 |
Round 2: Saturday, March 21
| Game |
|---|
| Dayton 80, UNCW 61 |
| Nevada 73, Liberty 63 |
Round 2: Sunday, March 22
| Game |
|---|
| Illinois State 78, Wake Forest 75 |
| Auburn 91, Seattle U 85 |
| Tulsa 77, UNLV 66 |
| New Mexico 86, George Washington 61 |
| Wichita State 96, Oklahoma State 70 |
| Saint Joseph's 76, California 75 |
Quarterfinals: Tuesday, March 24
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa vs. Wichita State | 7 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, Fubo |
| New Mexico vs. Saint Joseph's | 9 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, Fubo |
Quarterfinals: Wednesday, March 25
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton vs. Illinois State | 7 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Auburn vs. Nevada | 9 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, Fubo |
Semifinals: Thursday, April 2
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| TBD vs. TBD | 7 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| TBD vs. TBD | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
Championship: Sunday, April 5
NIT sites 2026
(Note: First-round, second-round and quarterfinal games will be played at the home venue of the higher-seeded team.)
| Round | Date | Location | Site |
| First Round | March 17-18 | Higher seed hosts | Campus sites |
| Second Round | March 21-22 | Higher seed hosts | Campus sites |
| Quarterfinals | March 24-25 | Higher seed hosts | Campus sites |
| Semifinals | April 2 | Indianapolis | Hinkle Fieldhouse |
| Championship | April 5 | Indianapolis | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
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