2026 Men's Final Four Teams, Schedule, and How to Watch

The NCAA Tournament's Final Four begins this weekend in Indianapolis.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:04pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the chaotic action of a college basketball game, with players' movements and the court's lines fractured into sharp, overlapping shapes in a vibrant color palette.The 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament reaches its dramatic conclusion as four teams compete for the national championship in Indianapolis.Indianapolis Today

The 2026 men's college basketball season will come to a close this weekend with the Final Four games taking place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. UConn will face Illinois and Michigan will battle Arizona on Saturday, April 4, with the championship game scheduled for Monday, April 6. The Final Four and championship games will air live on TBS and be available for streaming on the March Madness Live app and Sling TV.

Why it matters

The Final Four is one of the most anticipated events in college basketball, as the top teams compete for the national championship. This year's tournament has featured some exciting matchups, and fans are eager to see which teams will advance to the final game.

The details

The Final Four games on Saturday, April 4 will feature UConn taking on Illinois at 6:09 p.m. ET, followed by Michigan battling Arizona at 8:49 p.m. ET. The championship game will be played on Monday, April 6. All of the Final Four and championship games will be broadcast live on TBS and available for streaming on the March Madness Live app and Sling TV.

  • The Final Four games take place on Saturday, April 4.
  • The championship game is scheduled for Monday, April 6.

The players

UConn

A top-seeded team in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Illinois

A top-seeded team in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Michigan

A top-seeded team in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Arizona

A top-seeded team in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

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What they’re saying

“The Final Four is one of the most anticipated events in college basketball, as the top teams compete for the national championship.”

— Craig Meyer, USA TODAY Sports Reporter

“This year's tournament has featured some exciting matchups, and fans are eager to see which teams will advance to the final game.”

— Austin Curtright, USA TODAY Sports Reporter

What’s next

The winner of the 2026 NCAA Tournament has yet to be determined. Fans will have to tune in to the Final Four and championship game to find out which team will be crowned the national champion.

The takeaway

The 2026 men's college basketball season is coming to an exciting conclusion with the Final Four and championship game taking place in Indianapolis. Fans can look forward to some thrilling matchups as the top teams compete for the national title.