What channel is Florida vs. Iowa on? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch March Madness Round 2 game
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The second round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament wraps up on Sunday, March 22. One of the final games of the night will feature No. 1 Florida taking on No. 9 Iowa, with the winner heading to the Sweet 16.
The Gators earned the final No. 1 seed in the tournament field. In the opening round. Florida took on No. 16 Prairie View A&M and cruised to a dominant 114-55 victory.
The Hawkeyes made the tournament with an at-large bid out of the NCAA Tournament. After going 20-11 in the regular season, Iowa picked up an important win over Maryland in the first round of the conference tournament to help ensure its ticket was punched.
The Hawkeyes played No. 8 Clemson in the first round and won 67-61. Iowa was one of the four No. 9 seeds that all pulled off upsets against their 8-seed opponents.
The player to watch for Florida is forward Thomas Haugh, who averaged 17 points and 6.2 rebounds in 33 games this season. For Iowa, keep an eye on guard Bennett Stirtz, who averaged 19.9 points and 4.4 assists during 34 games.
Here's what you need to know about Sunday's matchup between Florida and Iowa, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Florida vs. Iowa on today?
- TV channel: TBS
- Live stream:DIRECTV
The second round matchup between Florida and Iowa will air on TBS. The game will be called by Tom McCarthy, Dan Bonner and AJ Ross.
Fans looking to stream Florida vs. Iowa can watch live on DIRECTV.
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What time is Florida vs. Iowa today?
- Date: Sunday, March 22
- Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
The NCAA Tournament game between Florida and Iowa is set to tip off at 7:10 p.m. ET from Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.
The Gators are the reigning men's basketball national champions after beating Houston 65-63 in the championship. Florida will be looking to make the Sweet 16 for the second consecutive year, and only the second time since 2017.
Iowa is back in the NCAA Tournament after missing the field last season. The Hawkeyes haven't been to the Sweet Sixteen since 1999.
Florida vs. Iowa radio coverage
- Radio station:SiriusXM
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March Madness bracket 2026
Check the Sporting News NCAA Tournament live bracket for the latest final scores and next-round matchups.
When and where is the Final Four in 2026?
- Date: April 4 and 6
- Location: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
The 2026 Men's Final Four is set for April 4 and 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The semifinals will be played Saturday night and the national championship game is set for Monday night.
The home of the Indianapolis Colts previously hosted the event in 2010, 2015 and 2021 and is set to host again in 2029. Indianapolis previously hosted the Final Four at other facilities in 1980, 1991, 1997, 2000 and 2006.
Only Kansas City has been home to the Final Four more often (10 times), but the last one held there was in 1988.
March Madness tournament schedule 2026
Here is the round-by-round schedule for the 2026 NCAA men’s basketball tournament:
RoundDateFirst FourMarch 17-18First roundMarch 19-20Second roundMarch 21-22Sweet 16March 26-27Elite EightMarch 28-29Final FourApril 4National championshipApril 6