UConn vs. Michigan: How to watch the men's NCAA National Championship game tonight live without cable

[ASFN Admin]

Michigan will face UConn in the grand conclusion to the men's 2026 NCAA basketball tournament tonight. The National Championship game tips off at 8:50 p.m. ET on TBS, TNT and TruTV. Headed into tonight's game, the March Madness final odds favor Michigan over UConn. But will the Wolverines defeat the Huskies? You'll have to tune in to find out live. Here's how to watch the National Championship game without cable.

How to watch the Michigan vs. UConn game:​

Date: Monday, April 6, 2026

Time: 8:50 p.m. ET

TV channel: TBS, TNT, TruTV

Streaming: DirecTV, YouTube TV and more

Michigan vs. UConn National Championship game time:​

The Michigan vs. UConn game is this Monday, April 6. Tipoff is at 8:50 p.m. ET.

What channel is the NCAA championship game on?​

The UConn vs. Michigan National Championship game will air on TBS, TNT and TruTV.

Where to stream the NCAA National Championship game: ​

No cable? No problem. You can access the March Madness final game on services like DirecTV and YouTube TV. And if you subscribe to the HBO Max Standard plan (ad-free tier), you can stream the game live on there, too.

Men's NCAA tournament schedule:​

All times Eastern

Monday, April 6 (National Championship)

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  UConn vs. Michigan: 8:50 p.m. (TBS/TNT/truTV)
  

Men's NCAA tournament key dates:​

All times Eastern

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  Selection Sunday: 6 p.m. ET Sunday, March 15 on CBS
  
  
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  First Four: Tuesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 18
  
  
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  First round: Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20
  
  
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  Second round: Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22
  
  
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  Sweet 16: Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27
  
  
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  Elite Eight: Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29
  
  
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  Final Four: Saturday, April 4 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis
  
  
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  NCAA championship game: Monday, April 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis
  

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