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What channel is Virginia vs. Tennessee on? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch March Madness Round 2 game

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The No. 3 seed Virginia Cavaliers and No. 6 seed Tennessee Volunteers are set for a heavyweight clash in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Both teams come into this matchup after solid first-round performances, with the Cavaliers surviving a scare from Wright State and the Volunteers dominating Miami (OH) to punch their ticket to Sunday's showdown.

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This matchup features two of the nation's most disciplined defensive units. Ryan Odom has revitalized Virginia in his first year, leading them to a 30-win season and their first March Madness win since 2019. Meanwhile, Rick Barnes has the Volunteers eyeing their fourth consecutive Sweet 16 appearance, relying on the physical play of Nate Ament and the backcourt leadership of Ja'Kobi Gillespie.

The Cavaliers will need to maintain their perimeter shooting, led by Jacari White and Thijs De Ridder, to crack a Tennessee defense that specializes in forcing contested shots and dominating the offensive glass.

Tennessee’s path to victory lies in its physicality. If they can neutralize Virginia’s shot-blockers and capitalize on second-chance points, the Vols could pull off the slight "upset" by seed. Historically, Tennessee has held the upper hand recently, winning the last two meetings in the series, though this is their first NCAA tournament encounter since the 1980s.

Here's what you need to know about Sunday's matchup between Virginia and Tennessee, including broadcast information and start time.

What channel is Virginia vs. Tennessee on today?

The second-round game between Virginia and Tennessee will be broadcast nationally on TNT. The veteran broadcast team of Andrew Catalon (play-by-play), Steve Lappas (analyst), and Evan Washburn (reporter) will be on the call from Philadelphia.

Fans looking to stream Virginia vs. Tennessee can watch live on DIRECTV.

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What time is Virginia vs. Tennessee today?

  • Date: Sunday, March 22
  • Time: 6:10 p.m. ET

The NCAA tournament game between Virginia and Tennessee is set to tip off at 6:10 p.m. ET from Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Virginia is making its first deep tournament run since their 2019 national title, while Tennessee is looking to cement itself as a perennial Sweet 16 fixture under Rick Barnes; though the Volunteers have never made the Final Four in program historu. These programs last met in 2024, but the stakes have never been higher than this win-or-go-home scenario in Philly.

Virginia vs. Tennessee radio coverage

Listen to every game of the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament live on SiriusXM channel 204

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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

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