Iowa basketball vs Illinois live updates, latest news, bracket predictions, odds

Iowa basketball plays Illinois on Saturday in the Elite Eight round of Men's March Madness. The NCAA Tournament regional final will be played at Toyota Center in Houston. The 9-seed Hawkeyes knocked off top-seeded Florida in the round of 32 in Tampa, Fla.

Then Iowa beat the 4-seed Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Sweet 16. Here's what you need to know about the Hawkeyes vs. Illini matchup: What time does Iowa play Illinois in 2026 NCAA Tournament?

The Hawkeyes will face off against the Illini at 5:09 p. m. CT on Saturday, March 28.

What channel is Iowa vs Illinois in March Madness Elite Eight? Head coach Ben McCollum and his team can be seen on TBS and truTV in the Elite Eight round of March Madness. The game will be streamed on HBOMax.