Michigan and UConn to Face Off in NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship

The Wolverines and Huskies will battle for the title on Monday night in Indianapolis.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 4:20am

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The UConn Huskies, led by head coach Dan Hurley, will take on the Michigan Wolverines, coached by Dusty May, in the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship game on Monday, April 6th. UConn is seeking its seventh national title, while Michigan is looking for its first championship since 2018.

Why it matters

This matchup features two of the most successful college basketball programs in recent years. UConn has won back-to-back titles in 2023 and 2024, while Michigan is making its first National Championship appearance since 2018. The outcome will determine the next men's basketball champion and add another chapter to the storied histories of these two elite programs.

The details

UConn defeated Illinois 71-62 in the Final Four, while Michigan beat Arizona 91-73 to advance to the title game. UConn coach Dan Hurley, in his eighth season, has a chance to become the only active Division I men's basketball coach with more than two national championships. Michigan's Dusty May, in his second year as head coach, led the Wolverines to the Big Ten regular season title and was named the conference's Coach of the Year.

  • The National Championship game will tip off around 8:50 p.m. ET on Monday, April 6, 2026.
  • UConn last won the national title in 2024, while Michigan's last championship was in 2018.

The players

Dan Hurley

The 53-year-old head coach of the UConn Huskies, who has led the program to two national titles in the past four seasons.

Dusty May

The 49-year-old head coach of the Michigan Wolverines, who is in his second season with the program after previously leading FAU to the Final Four in 2024.

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What they’re saying

“We must be prepared for a tough battle against a Michigan team that has proven it can win on the biggest stage. Our guys are ready for the challenge.”

— Dan Hurley, Head Coach, UConn Huskies

“This is the moment we've been working towards all season. We're excited for the opportunity to compete for a national championship against a storied program like UConn.”

— Dusty May, Head Coach, Michigan Wolverines

What’s next

The winner of the National Championship game will be crowned the 2026 NCAA men's basketball champion.

The takeaway

This matchup between UConn and Michigan features two of the most successful college basketball programs of the past decade, with the Huskies seeking their seventh title and the Wolverines looking for their first championship since 2018. The outcome will add another chapter to the storied histories of these elite programs and determine the next men's basketball national champion.