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A heavyweight clash is set for the West Regional Final as No. 1 seed Arizona and No. 2 Purdue meet on Saturday night with a massive piece of history on the line.
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The Wildcats are looking to punch their ticket to the Final Four for the first time since 2001, while the Boilermakers — after falling just short in the 2024 title game — continue their relentless pursuit of the first national championship in program history.
The top-seeded Wildcats earned their spot in the Elite Eight with a record-setting offensive display, dismantling No. 4 Arkansas 109–88 in the Sweet 16. Arizona shot a blistering 63% from the floor, led by standout freshman Brayden Burries, who poured in 23 points. Sophomore big man Motiejus Krivas provided the exclamation point with a massive second-half dunk, helping Tommy Lloyd’s squad reach this stage with a 12-game winning streak in tow.
Purdue, meanwhile, survived a heart-stopper to reach the regional final. The Boilermakers edged out No. 11 Texas 79–77 thanks to a dramatic game-winning tip-in by Trey Kaufman-Renn with just 0.7 seconds remaining. Kaufman-Renn finished with 20 points, while star guard Braden Smith added 16 points and continues to be the engine of a Purdue offense that ranks near the top of the nation in efficiency. After a bumpy road through the first three rounds, the Boilermakers are now just one win away from playing for a title in their home state of Indiana.
There is plenty of star power to boast in this game, from the senior guards in Smith and the Big 12 Player of the Year Jaden Bradley to Kaufman-Renn and freshman Koa Peat inside. Tommy Lloyd and Matt Painter’s squads both enter the Elite Eight with a legitimate chance to be the final team standing in Indianapolis, but only one team will punch its ticket on Saturday night.
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Here’s what you need to know about Saturday’s matchup between Arizona and Purdue, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Arizona vs. Purdue on today?
Arizona vs. Purdue will air on TBS and truTV. The veteran broadcast team of Brian Anderson, Jim Jackson, and Allie LaForce will be on the call from San Jose.
Fans looking to stream Arizona vs. Purdue can watch live on DIRECTV.
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What time is Arizona vs. Purdue today?
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Time: 8:49 p.m. ET | 5:49 p.m. PT
The West Regional Final is set to tip off at 8:49 p.m. ET (5:49 p.m. local time) from the SAP Center in San Jose, California.
Arizona vs. Purdue radio coverage
Listen to every game of the 2026 NCAA men’s basketball tournament live on SiriusXM. The Arizona vs. Purdue broadcast will be available on channel 201.
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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?
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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.
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March Madness tournament schedule 2026
Here is the round-by-round schedule for the 2026 NCAA men’s basketball tournament:
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Round |
Date |
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First Four |
March 17-18 |
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First round |
March 19-20 |
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Second round |
March 21-22 |
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Sweet 16 |
March 26-27 |
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Elite Eight |
March 28-29 |
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Final Four |
April 4 |
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National championship |
April 6 |
