The NCAA men's Final Four games will tip off this Saturday starting at 6:09 p.m. ET at the State Farm Stadium in Arizona.
The first game between the No. 11 seed NC State Wolfpack and No. 1 seed Purdue Boilermakers will tip off at 6:09 p.m. ET.
The Wolfpack are the Cinderella team of the tournament, upsetting several teams on their way to their first Final Four appearance since 1983. They upset Duke in the Elite Eight to find their way to the Final Four.
The Boilermakers have been a heavy favorite in the tournament, as indicated by their No. 1 seed. Their 7-foot-4 big man, Zach Edey, has played phenomenally. He posted 40 points in their Elite Eight game against Tennessee.
The Boilermakers haven't been to the Final Four since the 1979-80 season. The Wolfpack's National Championship from the 1983 season is the last time they've made it this far in the tournament.
Following the game between the Wolfpack and Boilermakers, the UConn Huskies will take on the Alabama Crimson Tide in their Final Four game.
The Huskies, like the Boilermakers, were heavy favorites as a No. 1 seed in the tournament. They've dominated this tournament, with their smallest margin of win coming against Northwestern in the second round, when they won by 17 points.
The Crimson Tide are a dark horse in this tournament. They bested the Clemson Tigers in the Elite Eight to find their way to the Final Four. Arguably their most impressive win was defeating No. 1 seed North Carolina in the Sweet 16.
Which two teams will advance to this year's National Championship game?
Here is everything you need to know about the Final Four games, including television and streaming options.
[hyperlink widget_catalog_id="Sling_linkline" link="https://sling-tv.pxf.io/c/2436205/1268416/14334?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sling.com%2Fprogramming%2Fsports%2Fcollege-basketball" title="Watch the NCAA Men's Final Four games on Sling" more_text="MORE:"]
What channel is the Final Four on?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: NCAA March Madness Live, Sling
Both games of the NCAA men's Final Four will air live on TBS. Ian Eagle will call his first Final Four, alongside Bill Raftery, Grant Hill and reporter Tracy Wolfson.
Fans can also stream the game on Sling. Sling is the home for the avid sports fans offering a range of sports channels so you can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
What time does the Final Four start?
- Date: Saturday, April 6
- Time: 6:09 p.m. ET | 5:09 p.m. CT
The NCAA men's Final Four games will begin first with Purdue vs. NC State on Saturday, April 6 at 6:09 p.m. ET.
Following that game, UConn will take on Alabama at 8:49 p.m. ET. Both games will take place at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.
NCAA Men's Final Four tickets
- Tickets: StubHub
Men's Final Four schedule 2024
Final Four
Saturday, April 6
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| No. 1 Purdue vs. No. 11 NC State | 6:09 p.m. | TBS, Sling |
| No. 1 UConn vs. No. 4 Alabama | 8:49 p.m. | TBS, Sling |
National championship
Monday, April 8
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| TBD vs. TBD | 9:20 p.m. | TBS, Sling |