March Madness 2026: How to watch the UConn vs. Michigan State Sweet 16 game in the men's NCAA basketball tournament
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No. 2 UConn will face No. 3 Michigan State in a March Madness 2026 Sweet 16 showdown this Friday night. The two teams have met twice before at the NCAA tournament, in 2009 and 2014, and have a 1-1 record. Which of them will break that tie and move on to the Elite Eight? We'll have to wait and see. The game is scheduled for Friday, March 27 at 9:45 p.m. ET, it will air on CBS and streams on Paramount+.
For a list of key dates, teams, and how to watch every March Madness game, we've got you covered. Here's a look at how to watch the entire NCAA tournament all the way up to the Championship Final.
How to watch Duke vs. St. John's in the March Madness Sweet 16:
Dates: March 27, 2026
Time: 9:45 p.m.
TV channel: CBS
Streaming: DirecTV, Paramount+ and more
When is the UConn vs. Michigan State game?
The UConn vs. Michigan State game is this Friday, March 27. Tipoff is at 9:45 p.m. ET.
Where to watch the UConn vs. Michigan State game:
Friday's UConn vs. Michigan State game airs on CBS.
Where to stream March Madness games without cable:
The UConn vs. Michigan State game will stream live on Paramount+ Premium. You'll also be able to access every men's March Madness game on live TV services like DirecTV and YouTube TV.
Which teams are competing in the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament?
The following is a breakdown of every Sweet 16 game schedule including who's playing and how to watch.
All times Eastern
Thursday, March 26
7:10 p.m.: No. 2 Purdue vs. No. 11 Texas (CBS)
7:30 p.m: No. 4 Nebraska vs. No. 9 Iowa (TBS/truTV)
9:45 p.m.: No. 1 Arizona vs. No. 4 Arkansas (CBS)
10:05 pm.: No. 2 Houston vs. No. 3 Illinois (TBS/truTV)
Friday, March 27
7:10 p.m.: No. 1 Duke vs. No. 5 St. John's (CBS)
7:35 p.m.: No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 4 Alabama (TBS/truTV)
9:45 p.m.: No. 2 UConn vs. No. 3 Michigan State (CBS)
10:10 p.m.: No. 2 Iowa State vs. No. 6 Tennessee (TBS/truTV)
2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament schedule:
The schedule and locations for the men's tournament:
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
