One of the later games of the Round of 32 tips off tonight, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most evenly matched contests of the weekend. No. 5 Texas Tech takes on No. 4 Alabama after both teams cruised through their first-round matchups. The Red Raiders rolled past Akron 91-71, while the Crimson Tide answered with a dominant 90-70 win in the first round. With nearly identical performances and just one seed separating the two, this game has all the makings of a classic.

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Oddsmakers agree it’s a coin flip. Texas Tech opened as a slight 1.5-point favorite, but the line has since flipped to Alabama by 1.5, showing just how tight this matchup is expected to be. For Texas Tech, it’s a chance to prove they belong among the tournament’s top contenders and punch a ticket to the Sweet 16. Awaiting the winner will be either Michigan or Saint Louis, but first, the Red Raiders will need to bring their best in what should be one of the most competitive games of the round.

Sunday night’s Texas Tech vs Alabama game tips off at 8:45 p.m. CST, and basketball fans across the country can tune in with Sling TV.

When is Texas Tech vs Alabama?

What: No. 5 Texas Tech vs No. 4 Alabama – March Madness Second Round

When: Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 8:45 p.m. CST

Where: Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL

How to stream the Texas Tech vs Alabama game without cable

Sunday’s marquee matchup between the Red Raiders and the Crimson Tide will air nationally on TBS, making it super easy to catch even if you don’t have cable. While all of the top streaming platforms carry TBS in at least one of their base packages, we recommend going with Sling TV since it’s the most affordable, plus there’s a great deal right now to save you even more money.

Sling Blue includes TBS and starts at just $45.99/month, which is already cheaper than just about any other streaming platform. But with this limited-time deal, if you sign up for Sling Orange & Blue, the platform will give you half-off your first month, bringing it down to as little as $29.99 depending on where you live. With March Madness only lasting three weeks, one month will cover the entire tournament. Here are all the ways to catch the Texas Tech game with Sling:

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Sling TV 3-Month Prepay (Starting at $49.99 – $159.99 then monthly recurring payments)

Sling TV Blue (Starting at $49.99/month)

Sling TV Orange & Blue (Starting at $64.99/month; half off your first month)

The only issue with Sling is that it doesn’t carry CBS, and a few games of this tournament air only on CBS. While this doesn’t affect Sunday night’s Tech-Alabama game, if you want to catch as much of the action as possible, you can go with any of these other streaming options:

fuboTV ($48.99 for the first month, then $73.99/month with a 7-day free trial)

DIRECTV STREAM ($89.99/month; there are no free trials right now for the base plan)

Hulu + Live TV ($89.99/month with a 3-day free trial; also includes Disney+ and ESPN+)

YouTube TV ($59.99/month for the first two months, then $82.99/month with a variable free trial)

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This article originally published at How to watch Texas Tech vs Alabama without cable tonight.