Quick Read
- Michigan will face Tennessee at 2:15 p.m. ET on CBS in Chicago.
- Duke and UConn are scheduled to tip off at 5:05 p.m. ET on CBS in Washington, D.C.
- Both Elite Eight games will be available for streaming via Fubo and Paramount+.
The NCAA has officially finalized the schedule for Sunday, March 29, 2026, setting the stage for two high-stakes Elite Eight matchups that will determine the next participants in the Final Four. As the tournament reaches its regional final phase, the spotlight shifts to Chicago and Washington, D.C., where four storied programs will compete for a spot in the national semifinals.
Midwest Regional Final: Michigan vs. Tennessee
The first contest of the day will feature the No. 1 seed Michigan Wolverines against the No. 6 seed Tennessee Volunteers. Following their 90-77 victory over Alabama in the Sweet 16, the Wolverines are set to take the court at the United Center in Chicago at 2:15 p.m. ET. Tennessee, which earned its spot after a 76-62 win over Iowa State, enters the matchup ranked No. 11 in KenPom metrics, setting up a clash between Michigan’s top-ranked defense and the Volunteers’ formidable unit.
East Regional Final: Duke vs. UConn
The second game of the afternoon features a marquee battle between No. 1 seed Duke and No. 2 seed UConn at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:05 p.m. ET. The Blue Devils, led by head coach Jon Scheyer, are coming off a 70-65 win over St. John’s, bolstered by the return of junior guard Caleb Foster. They will face a UConn squad that narrowly defeated Michigan State 67-63 to advance.
Broadcast and Viewing Information
Both Elite Eight games will be broadcast on CBS, with streaming options available via Fubo and Paramount+. As fans prepare for the Sunday schedule, the proximity of the tournament’s peak to recent shifts in national timekeeping remains a factor for viewers across different time zones. With the transition to Daylight Saving Time having occurred earlier this month, the prime-time afternoon slots are designed to capture maximum engagement as teams vie for a national championship.
The strategic scheduling of these matchups during the late-afternoon window reflects a deliberate effort by the NCAA to consolidate viewership during the final weekend of March, balancing the physical demands on student-athletes with the broadcasting requirements of a high-traffic sports weekend.