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A new men’s college basketball champion will be crowned tonight when the Michigan Wolverines face the UConn Huskies at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Top-seeded Michigan is the favorite, especially after dominating the very formidable No. 1 Arizona 91-73 in the Final Four. The Wolverines haven’t come close to losing this tournament, winning every game by 13 points or more. Michigan is chasing the program’s first national title since 1989.
At a Glance: Where to Watch Michigan vs. UConn Championship Game
- Stream: DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, HBO Max
- TV channel: TBS
- Date, start time: Monday, April 6 at 8:49 p.m. ET
But standing between Michigan and the national trophy is a team that has dominated the postseason in recent years. UConn is after its third championship in four years and seventh overall, which would put coach Dan Hurley in dynasty discussion. The Huskies secured their spot in the championship with an 84-70 win against Illinois.
Where to Watch Michigan vs. UConn Championship Basketball Game Online
The Michigan vs. UConn 2026 championship game will air on TBS. If you don’t have cable, here are four ways to livestream the Michigan vs. UConn game online — including two that you can use to watch Michigan vs. UConn for free.
1. Stream for Free With DirecTV
DirecTV carries TBS in a few of its streaming packages, and all plans start with a five-day free trial that you can use to stream Michigan vs. UConn for free. The DirecTV packages that carry TBS are the MySports Genre Pack, Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, and Premier. MySports is the most affordable (if you want to keep it after the free trial) at $44.99 for your first month and $69.99 a month after that.
Get Free Trial at directv2. Stream for Free With Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV is another great way to stream the Michigan vs. UConn championship game for free. TBS is included in the service’s 90+ channel lineup, and you get a three-day free trial to start. After the trial, Hulu + Live TV starts at $89.99 a month.
get free trial at hulu + Live TV3. Stream With Sling
Sling doesn’t offer a free trial, but the service does offer affordable short-term passes that you can use to stream Michigan vs. UConn. Get a one-day pass for $4.99, a three-day pass for $9.99, or a seven-day pass for $14.99. Monthly plans with TBS start at $45.99 a month.
