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Michigan vs. UConn free live stream: How to watch 2026 NCAA Tournament championship without cable

Michigan and UConn stand alone in one final bout to determine who will be crowned the 2026 champion of college basketball. The two teams will tip off on Monday night at 8:30 p.m. ET from the home of the Indianapolis Colts, Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis, Ind.

The Wolverines dominated Arizona on Saturday night, scoring at least 90 points for a record fifth-straight NCAA tournament game. Michigan will now play in its eighth national final, but is still looking for its second National Championship win.

Meanwhile, UConn is back in the title game for the third time in four years after defeating Illinois on Saturday night. The Huskies, who won back-to-back titles in 2023 and 2024, will be underdogs in this game vs. the Wolverines.

For Michigan, a win caps off the best season in program history with a chance to be considered one of the best single-season teams in NCAA history. For UConn, winning cements a dynasty with a third title under Dan Hurley.

The Sporting News has everything that you need to know in order to stream Michigan vs. UConn on Monday night.

Michigan vs. UConn  live stream

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* **TV channel:** TBS, TNT, and truTV

* **Live stream:** [DIRECTV](https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-101660097-17023952?sid=site-us-a4474b691e07607136aa3ed2)

Michiganvs. UConn will air on TBS, along with TNT and truTV. Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery, and Grant Hill are calling the games with reporter Tracy Wolfson. Gene Steratore will serve as rules analyst.

Fans looking to stream the NCAA championship game can watch live on [DIRECTV](https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-101660097-17023952?sid=site-us-a4474b691e07607136aa3ed2).

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Michigan vs. UConn  start time

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* **Date:** Monday, April 6

* **Time:** 8:30 p.m. ET

Michigan vs. UConn will tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind.

Michigan 2026 NCAA Tournament record

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Date

Round

Opponent

Result

March 19

Round of 64

vs. No. 16 Howard

W, 101-80

March 21

Round of 32

vs. No. 9 Saint Louis

W, 95-72

March 27

Sweet 16

vs. No. 4 Alabama

W, 90-77

March 29

Elite Eight

vs. No. 6 Tennessee

W, 95-62

April 4

Final Four

vs. No. 1 Arizona

W, 91-73

UConn 2026 NCAA Tournament record

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Date

Round

Opponent

Result

March 20

Round of 64

vs. No. 15 Furman

W, 82-71

March 22

Round of 32

vs. No. 7 UCLA

W, 73-57

March 27

Sweet 16

vs. No. 3 Michigan State

W, 67-63

March 29

Elite Eight

vs. No. 1 Duke

W, 73-72

April 4

Final Four

vs. No. 3 Illinois

W, 71-62

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