NCAA Men’s Championship Game Set for April 6 in Indianapolis

When: Monday, April 6, 2026, tip‑off at 8:50 p.m. ET.
Where: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis.

The tournament’s climax arrives after a two‑week run that began with Selection Sunday on March 15. The Final Four will be contested on Saturday, April 4, before the national title bout the following night.

Top‑seeded Michigan (No. 1) will meet second‑seeded UConn (No. 2) in what promises to be a clash of contrasting styles—Michigan’s disciplined defense versus UConn’s high‑tempo offense.

Broadcasting partners TBS (Final Four) and ABC (championship) will carry the games nationwide, with a projected audience exceeding 30 million viewers.

Fans and alumni are already pouring into Indianapolis, turning the city into a temporary college‑basketball mecca. Hotels report 95 % occupancy, and local businesses anticipate a $150 million economic boost.

The women's championship follows a day earlier, April 5, in Phoenix, underscoring a back‑to‑back celebration of college basketball at the season’s end.