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It’s down to the Final Four in the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. The bigger draw in this year’s March Madness semifinals is a titanic matchup between the top-seeded Michigan Wolverines and Arizona Wildcats.
At a Glance: Where to Stream Michigan vs. Arizona March Madness Game
- Stream: DirecTV (free trial), Hulu + Live TV (free trial), Sling, HBO Max
- Channel: TBS
- Date, start time: Saturday, April 4 at 8:49 p.m. ET
Arizona has breezed its way to the Final Four with double-digit wins every round. In the Elite Eight, the Wildcats took down No. 2 Purdue 79-64. Michigan has had a similarly easy road to the Final Four, ending with a 95-62 victory against No. 6 Tennessee. Michigan is a narrow favorite to move on to Monday’s championship game.
Where to Stream Michigan vs. Arizona Game Online & Watch for Free
The Michigan vs. Arizona Final Four game will air on TBS. If you don’t have cable, you can watch the game using any live TV streaming service that carries the channel or HBO Max. Here’s a breakdown of the best options, including ways to stream the Michigan vs. Arizona game for free online.
DirecTV
get free trialDirecTV is our top recommendation to sports fans who’ve cut the cord on cable. You can get TBS streams through a few of DirecTV’s plans, including the MySports Genre Pack and all of its larger Signature Packages. The MySports plan is the most affordable option at $69.99 a month ($44.99 for your first month). All DirecTV packages start with a five-day free trial that you can use to watch the Michigan vs. Arizona game for free.
Hulu + Live TV
get free trialHulu + Live TV is another great option for streaming the Michigan vs. Arizona game, and it offers a three-day free trial that you can use to watch for free. TBS is included in the service’s lineup of 90+ channels, and it costs $89.99 a month after the free trial ends.
Sling
Sign upFans can also stream the Michigan vs. Arizona March Madness game using Sling, which carries TBS in its Orange, Blue, and Orange + Blue plans. Pricing starts at $4.99 for a one-day pass and $45.99 for a monthly subscription. Sling does not currently offer a free trial, however.
HBO Max
sign upHBO Max will also offer a livestream of the Michigan vs. Arizona game tonight. You’ll need either the Standard or Premium plan; these start at $18.49 a month. HBO Max doesn’t offer a free trial, but you can use one of the hacks here to get it for free.
When Is Michigan vs. Arizona Game? Date, Start Time
The Michigan vs. Arizona Final Four game is slated for Saturday, April 4. Tip-off is at 8:49 p.m. ET.