NCAA Men's Championship Game Time Announced For Monday Night
NCAA Mens Championship Game Time Announced For Monday Night...
The 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship game will tip off at 9:20 PM ET on Monday, April 8, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The highly anticipated matchup between the tournament's final two teams will air live on TBS, capping off March Madness with college basketball's biggest prize.
Interest in the game time surged Monday morning as fans prepare watch parties and make last-minute travel plans. The championship concludes a tournament that saw record TV ratings and bracket engagement this year, with underdog stories capturing national attention.
Indianapolis police announced enhanced security measures around the stadium following Saturday's Final Four games. Ticket resale prices currently range from $800 to $12,000 on secondary markets, reflecting intense demand.
This marks the eighth time Indianapolis has hosted the men's basketball championship. The city last hosted in 2021 under COVID-19 restrictions, making this the first normal-capacity final there in five years.
Monday's winner will cut down the nets approximately around 11:30 PM ET if the game follows typical timing. Fans without tickets can watch the broadcast on TBS, TruTV, or stream via the NCAA March Madness Live app with cable authentication.
