March Madness games today: Final Four schedule and game breakdowns

All eyes and ears in the men’s college basketball world this weekend turn to Indianapolis, where the star-studded Final Four converge to crown the 2026 national champion. Only one member of this year’s quartet has never claimed the ultimate prize, though a couple of the other semifinalists are attempting to end title droughts that date back several decades. Then there’s the Beast of the Big East looking to continue a mini dynasty with a third net-cutting ceremony in four years.

PREDICTIONS: Picks for Arizona-Michigan | Picks for Illinois-Connecticut X-FACTORS: The four players key to their team's national championship hopes Here’s everything you need to know about Saturday’s semifinal matchups, including viewing info and keys to victory for all the participants. No. 2 Connecticut vs.

No. 3 Illinois Time/TV: 6:09 p. m.

ET, TBS Taking the court first in Indianapolis will be the Huskies, fresh off one of the most improbable finishes in March Madness history, seeking that afore-mentioned third title in four seasons and the program’s seventh championship overall. This is the sixth semifinal appearance for the Fighting Illini, though they’ve yet to win the whole thing. They came close in their most recent trip in 2005 but fell five points short against North Carolina in the title game.