Where to Stream Tonight’s Alabama vs. Michigan March Madness Game

By Oscar Hartzog

Oscar Hartzog

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The 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament continues today with more Sweet 16 action. The first two rounds of this year’s March Madness tournament produced a few upsets, including No. 9 Iowa taking down No. 1 Florida in the second round.

At a Glance: How to Watch Alabama vs. Michigan March Madness Game

• Stream: Sling
• TV channel: TBS/truTV
• Date, start time: Friday, March 27 at 7:35 p.m. ET

One of the biggest games of the Sweet 16 round is No. 4 Alabama vs. No. 1 Michigan, taking place on Friday at 7:35 p.m. ET. The Crimson Tide dominated their first two March Madness games, defeating No. 13 Hofstra 90-70 and No. 5 Texas Tech 90-65. Michigan, however, has been even stronger. The Wolverines went 101-80 against No. 16 Howard in their tournament opener and took down No. 9 Saint Louis 95-72 on Saturday.

Michigan is the favorite to win tonight with a moneyline of -480. Alabama has a moneyline of +360, and the spread is 9.5 points. The winner of tonight’s game will face either No. 6 Tennessee or No. 2 Iowa State in the Final Four.

Where to Stream Alabama vs. Michigan March Madness Basketball Game Online

The Alabama vs. Michigan Sweet 16 game is airing live on TBS and truTV. If you don’t have cable, one of the best ways to livestream the Alabama vs. Michigan game online is with Sling.

The most affordable way to watch the Alabama vs. Michigan game on Sling is with one of the service’s short-term passes. Sling offers a one-day pass for just $4.99, a three-day pass for $9.99, or a seven-day pass for $14.99. All of these get you access to TBS and truTV livestreams without a monthly subscription.

Monthly Sling plans with TBS and truTV include the Sling Orange, Blue, and Orange + Blue packages. Orange and Blue both start at $45.99 a month. The main difference is that Orange offers ESPN and Blue offers local channels (in select markets).

Sling’s largest package is Orange + Blue, which delivers up to 50+ channels. This larger package normally costs $60.99 per month, but Sling is currently offering a discount on your first month that brings your first bill down to just $29.99.

What Time Is the Alabama vs. Michigan Game? Date, Start Time

Alabama faces Michigan today, Friday, March 27. Tip-off is at 7:35 p.m. ET.