What time is Texas Tech vs. Alabama today? Channel, live stream, TV schedule to watch March Madness Round 2 game
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After wire-to-wire wins in their opening tournament games, Texas Tech and Alabama face their next tests on the route to March Madness success: themselves.
The Red Raiders and Crimson Tide showcased their might en route to matching 20-point wins on Friday night. Two days later, they'll return to Benchmark International Arena in Tampa with the hopes of repeating their feats -- and notch a place in the Sweet 16 in the process.
Texas Tech is still reeling from the loss of leading scorer JT Toppin, whose ACL tear hangs like a specter over the team's national title chances. Adversity can galvanize rosters. The Red Raiders, despite some inconsistencies, are hoping to ride Christian Anderson's sharp-shooting to a first-ever national title.
They'll get all they can handle in the form of Alabama, a star-laden roster spearheaded by Labaron Philon Jr. The Crimson Tide were without star guard Aden Holloway in Round 1. And yet, Philon -- the nation's 12th-leading scorer -- still shined through, producing 29 points on 55.5% shooting to lift the Tide to a dominant win over Hofstra. Can he keep his strong performances going come Sunday night?
With that, here's a look at the broadcast information for Sunday night's game between Texas Tech and Alabama.
What channel is Texas Tech vs. Alabama on today?
- TV channel: TBS
- Live stream:DIRECTV
TBS will have the broadcast of Texas Tech and Alabama's second-round tilt on Sunday. Tom McCarthy will serve as the game's play-by-play analyst, while Candace and Dan Bonner will offer analysis in the booth. AJ Ross will provide updates from the sidelines.
Cord-cutters can find the action on DIRECTV.
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What time is Texas Tech vs. Alabama today?
- Date: Sunday, March 22
- Time: 9:45 p.m. ET
The Red Raiders and Crimson Tide will meet at 9:45 p.m. ET on Sunday night. It's the final game of Sunday's slate, rounding out an eight-game run in style.
The game's start time is somewhat malleable, dependent on when the prior Midwest Region game -- No. 6 Tennessee vs. No. 3 Virginia -- finishes. That game is set to start at 6:10 p.m. ET.
Texas Tech vs. Alabama radio coverage
- Radio station:SiriusXM, channel 84
Fans looking for a radio option can find Texas Tech vs. Alabama on SiriusXM using channel 84.
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March Madness bracket 2026
Check the Sporting News NCAA Tournament live bracket for the latest final scores and next-round matchups.
When and where is the Final Four in 2026?
- Date: April 4 and 6
- Location: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
The Final Four will take place on April 4 in Indianapolis this year, as the games will take place in Lucas Oil Stadium. Then, the National Championship will be on April 6 in the same venue.
It will be the ninth time that Indianapolis has hosted the Final Four, but fourth time in Lucas Oil Stadium. Previously, Lucas Oil Stadium was the host for Final Fours in 2010, 2015 and 2021, while Market Square Arena and the RCA Dome were also once hosts in Indianapolis.
March Madness tournament schedule 2026
Here is a look for the round-by-round schedule in 2026 NCAA tournament.
| Round | Date |
| First Four | March 17-18 |
| First round | March 19-20 |
| Second round | March 21-22 |
| Sweet 16 | March 26-27 |
| Elite Eight | March 28-29 |
| Final Four | April 4 |
| National championship | April 6 |
