March Madness 2026: How to watch the Michigan vs. Alabama Sweet 16 game in the men's NCAA basketball tournament

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The Michigan Wolverines will face the Alabama Crimson Tide at the men's Sweet 16 this week during March Madness. Here's how to watch. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Gregory Shamus via Getty Images

It'll be a battle of two offensive powerhouses this Friday when the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines face the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide in the men's Sweet 16 round of March Madness. Even though Alabama continues to play without one of their leading scorers, Aden Holloway, this tournament, they've made it this far without him, and the game is anyone's to win. The game will tip off at 7:35 p.m. ET at Chicago's United Center, and it will air on TBS and truTV, and stream on HBO Max.

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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 Championship Final. 

Dates: March 27, 2026

Time: 7:35 p.m.

TV channel: TBS/truTV

Streaming: DirecTV, HBO Max and more

The Michigan vs. Alabama game is this Friday, March 27. Tipoff is at 7:35 p.m. ET.

Friday's Michigan vs. Alabama game airs on TBS and truTV.

Every game of the 2026 men's March Madness Tournament that's on TBS, TNT or truTV will stream on HBO Max. You'll also be able to access the game on live TV services like DirecTV.

The following is a breakdown of every Sweet 16 game schedule including who's playing and how to watch. 

All times Eastern

Thursday, March 26

  • 7:10 p.m.: No. 2 Purdue vs. No. 11 Texas (CBS)

  • 7:30 p.m: No. 4 Nebraska vs. No. 9 Iowa (TBS/truTV)

  • 9:45 p.m.: No. 1 Arizona vs. No. 4 Arkansas (CBS)

  • 10:05 pm.: No. 2 Houston vs. No. 3 Illinois (TBS/truTV)

Friday, March 27

  • 7:10 p.m.: No. 1 Duke vs. No. 5 St. John's (CBS)

  • 7:35 p.m.: No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 4 Alabama (TBS/truTV)

  • 9:45 p.m.: No. 2 UConn vs. No. 3 Michigan State (CBS)

  • 10:10 p.m.: No. 2 Iowa State vs. No. 6 Tennessee (TBS/truTV)

The schedule and locations for the men's tournament:

  • Selection Sunday: 6 p.m. ET Sunday, March 15 on CBS

  • First Four: Tuesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 18

  • First round: Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20

  • Second round: Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22

  • Sweet 16: Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27

  • Elite Eight: Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29

  • Final Four: Saturday, April 4 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis

  • NCAA championship game: Monday, April 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis

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