Arizona vs Purdue: March Madness Game Time, TV Channel, Live Stream

The Elite Eight matchup between the top-seeded Wildcats and second-seeded Boilermakers tips off on Saturday in San Jose.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 7:49pm

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The 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament continues with the Elite Eight on Saturday, as the top-seeded Arizona Wildcats take on the second-seeded Purdue Boilermakers in San Jose, California. Arizona advanced by routing Arkansas, while Purdue outlasted Texas to reach this stage.

Why it matters

This Elite Eight matchup features two of the top teams in the country, with Arizona the No. 1 seed in the West Region and Purdue the No. 2 seed. The winner will advance to the Final Four, just two wins away from a national championship.

The details

Arizona (35-2) is led by star guard Brayden Burries, while Purdue (30-8) is paced by forward Trey Kaufman-Renn. The game will tip off at 6:09 p.m. CT and will be televised nationally on CBS.

  • The game will tip off at 6:09 p.m. CT on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • Arizona advanced to the Elite Eight by routing Arkansas in the Sweet Sixteen on Thursday.
  • Purdue reached the Elite Eight by outlasting Texas in the Sweet Sixteen on Thursday.

The players

Brayden Burries

The star guard for the top-seeded Arizona Wildcats.

Trey Kaufman-Renn

The standout forward for the second-seeded Purdue Boilermakers.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited for the challenge of facing Purdue. They're a great team, but we feel confident in our ability to win this game and advance to the Final Four.”

— Brayden Burries, Arizona Guard

“Arizona is a tough opponent, but we're ready for the challenge. We've worked hard all season to get to this point, and we're going to leave it all on the court on Saturday.”

— Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue Forward

What’s next

The winner of the Arizona-Purdue game will advance to the Final Four, which will take place on April 4 and 6 in Atlanta.

The takeaway

This Elite Eight matchup between the top-seeded Wildcats and second-seeded Boilermakers promises to be an exciting and closely contested game, with both teams looking to punch their ticket to the Final Four.