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
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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.
DirecTV is currently offering its Choice tier (typically $115+/month with fees) for just $80 (after fees) for the first month ($105/month for the following two months).
DirecTV’s Choice tier gives you access to tons of sports channels, including ESPN, the ACC Network, the Big Ten Network, the SEC Network and plenty of local regional sports networks. Plus, you’ll get access to ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox.
Whichever package you choose, you’ll get unlimited Cloud DVR storage and access to ESPN’s new streaming tier, ESPN Unlimited.
The best part is that you can currently try all this out for free for five days. If you’re interested in trying a live-TV streaming service for the start of March Madness but aren’t ready to commit, we recommend starting with DirecTV.
Men’s NCAA tournament schedule:
All times Eastern
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Monday, April 6 (National Championship)
UConn vs. Michigan: 8:50 p.m. (TBS/TNT/truTV)
Men’s NCAA tournament key dates:
All times Eastern
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