What channel is Illinois vs. Iowa on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch March Madness Elite Eight
Here is a complete guide to watching Illinois vs. Iowa, including the start time, TV schedule and live stream information for the 2026 NCAA Tournament game.
What channel is Illinois vs. Iowa on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch March Madness Elite Eight originally appeared on The Sporting News .
Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . For the first time since 2019, conference rivals will collide in the Elite Eight when Illinois and Iowa meet on Saturday evening. The Fighting Illini advanced to the regional final after a dominant 65–55 win over No.
2 seed Houston in the Sweet 16, a defensive masterclass that held the Cougars to just 34% shooting. Leading the charge for Illinois was All-America freshman Keaton Wagler, who continues to cement his status as a projected top-10 NBA pick. Wagler notched a double-double against Houston with 13 points and a career-high 12 rebounds, joining teammate David Mirkovic to become the first freshman duo in NCAA Tournament history to record double-doubles in the same game.
Meanwhile, the Hawkeyes enter the Elite Eight as the tournament's ultimate bracket-buster under first-year head coach Ben McCollum. After upsetting No. 1 Florida in the second round, No.