Purdue and Arizona, two of the top teams in the men's NCAA tournament, will face off in the Elite Eight round of March Madness Saturday. The No. 2 Purdue vs. No. 1 Arizona game tips off at 8:49 p.m. ET live from SAP Center in San Jose, California. It will air on TBS and truTV. Don't have access to either of those channels? You can catch the game for as little as $4.99 with a Sling Day Pass.
Both teams are Final Four material, but only one can advance. Odds for the Purdue vs. Arizona game favor Arizona. For a list of key dates, teams and how to watch every March Madness game, we've got you covered. Here's a look at how to watch the entire NCAA tournament all the way up to the finals.
How to watch Purdue vs. Arizona in the March Madness Elite Eight:
Date: March 28
Time: 8:49 p.m. ET
TV channel: TBS/truTV
Streaming: Sling TV and more
When is the Purdue vs. Arizona game?
The Purdue vs. Arizona game is Saturday, March 28. Tipoff is at 8:49 p.m. ET.
Where to watch the Purdue vs. Arizona game
The Purdue vs. Arizona game will air on TBS and truTV.
Where to stream March Madness games without cable
Every game of the 2026 men's March Madness tournament that's on TBS, TNT or truTV will be available to watch with Sling Day Pass.
Which teams are competing in the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament?
All times Eastern
Saturday, March 28
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No. 3 Illinois vs. No. 9 Iowa, 6:09 p.m. (TBS/truTV)
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No. 1 Arizona vs. No. 2 Purdue, 8:49 p.m. (TBS/truTV)
Sunday, March 29
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TBD
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TBD
2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament schedule
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Sweet 16: Thursday, March 26, and Friday, March 27
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Elite Eight: Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29
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Final Four: Saturday, April 4 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis
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NCAA championship game: Monday, April 6, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis