What Channel Is UConn Men's Basketball On? Live Stream, Start Time for NCAA Tournament Game vs. UCLA

What Channel Is UConn Men's Basketball On? Live Stream, Start Time for NCAA Tournament Game vs. UCLA
Tarris Reed Jr.

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No. 2 UConn will look to secure a spot in the Sweet 16 when it takes on No. 7 UCLA.

The Huskies avoided an upset against No. 15 Furman in the first round, eliminating the Paladins behind a spectacular performance from Tarris Reed Jr. The senior center scored 31 points on 12-of-15 shooting from the field and grabbed 27 rebounds (16 defensive, 11 offensive).

UCLA escaped the first round with a 75-71 victory over No. 10 UCF. Eric Dailey Jr. led the Bruins with 20 points, and Xavier Booker and Trent Perry each scored 15 points.

Here is everything you need to know about UConn vs. UCLA, including TV and streaming options for the game.

What channel is UConn vs. UCLA on today?

UConn vs. UCLA will air live on TNT. Andrew Catalon and Steve Lappas will be on the call, and Evan Washburn will serve as the sideline reporter.

Fans looking to stream UConn vs. UCLA can watch live on DIRECTV.

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UConn vs. UCLA start time

  • Date: Sunday, March 22
  • Time: 8:45 p.m. ET

UConn vs. UCLA is scheduled to tip off at 8:45 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 22. The game will be played at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.

NCAA Tournament schedule today

Round 2

Sunday, March 22

GameTime (ET)TV/Live stream
No. 2 Purdue vs. No. 7 Miami (Fla.)12:10 p.m.CBS, Fubo, Paramount+
No. 2 Iowa State vs. No. 7 Kentucky2:45 p.m.CBS, Fubo, Paramount+
No. 4 Kansas vs. No. 5 St. John's5:15 p.m.CBS, Fubo, Paramount+
No. 3 Virginia vs. No. 6 Tennessee6:10 p.m.TNT, DIRECTV
No. 1 Florida vs. No. 9 Iowa7:10 p.m.TBS, DIRECTV
No. 1 Arizona vs. No. 9 Utah State7:50 p.m.truTV, DIRECTV
No. 2 UConn vs. No. 7 UCLA8:45 p.m.TNT, DIRECTV
No. 4 Alabama vs. No. 5 Texas Tech9:45 p.m.TBS, DIRECTV

NCAA Tournament sites 2026

RoundCityVenue
First FourDayton, OhioUD Arena
First/SecondBuffalo, N.Y.KeyBank Center
First/SecondGreenville, S.C.Bon Secours Wellness Arena
First/SecondOklahoma CityPaycom Center
First/SecondPortland, Ore.Moda Center
First/SecondTampa, Fla.Benchmark International Arena
First/SecondPhiladelphiaXfinity Mobile Arena
First/SecondSan DiegoViejas Arena
First/SecondSt. LouisEnterprise Center
East RegionalWashington, D.C.Capital One Arena
West RegionalSan Jose, Calif.SAP Center
South RegionalHoustonToyota Center
Midwest RegionalChicagoUnited Center
Final FourIndianapolisLucas Oil Stadium