AEW Collision Airs in Split Slots Due to NCAA Tournament

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Due to the NCAA Tournament, AEW Collision's usual two-hour Saturday night slot on TNT will be split into two, airing as one-hour Slam Dunk Saturday and Slam Dunk Sunday specials at 11 p.m. EST or immediately following the NCAA Tournament. Both nights will feature AEW title matches and other high-profile bouts as the aftermath of AEW Revolution continues to unfold.

Why it matters

AEW Collision is one of the promotion's flagship shows, and these special Slam Dunk editions will provide fans with must-see action despite the disruption to the regular schedule caused by the NCAA Tournament. The title matches and other key matchups will have major implications for the AEW landscape going forward.

The details

On Slam Dunk Saturday, the TNT Championship will be on the line as champion Kyle Fletcher defends against Robbie Eagles. Also, the Brawling Birds will take on the Sisters of Sin, while the Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli and Daniel Garcia) face off against Komander and Máscara Dorada. On Slam Dunk Sunday, the AEW World Trios Champions Místico and JetSpeed will defend their titles against the Don Callis Family (Konosuke Takeshita, Josh Alexander, and El Clon). Additionally, Orange Cassidy and Roderick Strong will team up to face Jay Lethal and Lee Johnson, and Tommaso Ciampa will battle Lio Rush in a singles match.

• Slam Dunk Saturday will air on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00 p.m. EST / 10:00 p.m. CST or immediately following the NCAA Tournament.
• Slam Dunk Sunday will air on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 11:00 p.m. EST / 10:00 p.m. CST or immediately following the NCAA Tournament.

What’s next

The winners of the title matches on Slam Dunk Saturday and Slam Dunk Sunday will have significant implications for the AEW landscape going forward, as they will either retain or capture championship gold.