What time is the NCAA men's championship? How to watch March Madness

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Make sure you double-check the start time for the March Madness final.

The Men's NCAA Tournament National Championship Game will start earlier than usual this year.

No. 1 Michigan will take on No. 2 UConn for a national title on Monday, April 6. Here's how to tune in:

What time does the NCAA championship game start?​

Tip-off for Michigan-UConn is at 8:50 p.m. ET. The 2025 championship game also started at this time, which is 30 minutes earlier than the typical start time.

What channel is the NCAA men's championship game on? Cable channel that airs March Madness​

The national title game will air on TBS, TNT and truTV.

How to stream NCAA championship?​

The title game is available to stream on HBO Max (subscription required), YouTube TV or Sling TV, which carries TBS and truTV.

Who is predicted to win March Madness?​

Michigan is favored to win the NCAA Tournament National Championship Game.

• Moneyline: Michigan (-300); UConn (+240)
• Spread: Michigan (-6.5)
• Total over/under: 145.5

Based on the current futures market, the Michigan Wolverines have an implied 76.5% chance to win the NCAA men’s basketball championship this year, according to BetMGM.

Odds provided by BetMGM, as of 2 p.m. ET, Monday, April 6

Has Michigan ever won March Madness?​

Michigan has won one NCAA men's basketball title. The Wolverines defeated Seton Hall in 1989 in the only one-point overtime NCAA championship game in history, according to NCAA.com.

When was the last time UConn won March Madness?​

The Huskies have won six national titles in men's basketball, all since 1999, according to CBS Sports. The most recent win occurred in 2024, when UConn beat Purdue 75-60.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: What time is NCAA championship game? What channel is March Madness on?

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