What time is Illinois vs. Penn today? Channel, live stream, TV schedule to watch March Madness Round 1 game
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Illinois and Penn will face off in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
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Led by veteran head coach Brad Underwood, Illinois will enter the bracket as the No. 3 seed in the South Region. Keaton Wagler is the team's top scorer (17.9 points per game), but the Fighting Illini are balanced offensively with four other players averaging at least 10 points per game.
No. 14 Penn punched its ticket to the NCAA Tournament with back-to-back overtime wins in the Ivy League Tournament. Unfortunately for the Quakers, leading scorer Ethan Roberts will miss the game because of a concussion, and TJ Power is questionable with an illness.
Here's what you need to know about Thursday's matchup between Illinois and Penn, including broadcast information and start time.
What time is Illinois vs. Penn today?
- Date: Thursday, March 19
- Time: 9:25 p.m. ET
The NCAA tournament game between Illinois and Penn is set to tip off at 9:25 p.m. ET from Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C.
What channel is Illinois vs. Penn on today?
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream:DIRECTV
Illinois vs. Penn will air on TNT. Ian Eagle, Grant Hill, Bill Raftery and Tracy Wolfson will be on the call.
Fans looking to stream Illinois vs. Penn can watch live on DIRECTV.
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Illinois vs. Penn radio coverage
- Radio station:SiriusXM
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March Madness bracket 2026
Check the Sporting News NCAA Tournament live bracket for the latest final scores and next-round matchups.
When and where is the Final Four in 2026?
- Date: April 4 and 6
- Location: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
The 2026 Men's Final Four is set for April 4 and 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The semifinals will be played Saturday night, and the national championship game is set for Monday night.
The home of the Indianapolis Colts previously hosted the event in 2010, 2015 and 2021 and is set to host again in 2029. Indianapolis previously hosted the Final Four at other facilities in 1980, 1991, 1997, 2000 and 2006.
Only Kansas City has been home to the Final Four more often (10 times), but the last one held there was in 1988.
March Madness tournament schedule 2026
Here is the round-by-round schedule for the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament:
RoundDateFirst FourMarch 17-18First roundMarch 19-20Second roundMarch 21-22Sweet 16March 26-27Elite EightMarch 28-29Final FourApril 4National championshipApril 6