The Sweet 16 continues Friday night with a matchup between No. 1 Michigan and No. 4 Alabama.
Michigan will get a high-level test Friday night with a spot in the next round on the line as they face an Alabama team that has been one of the most productive offenses in the country.
The Wolverines advanced over Saint Louis, 95-72, by controlling the game and limiting mistakes, leaning on half-court execution and defense to get through the first weekend. That formula has worked so far, but it becomes more difficult against an Alabama group that prefers to play fast and generate points in volume.
The Crimson Tide lead the nation in 3-pointers made per game, 3-point attempts per game and 3-point attempt rate. They’ll need to keep that momentum going into today’s matchup to keep the score close.
Alabama vs. Michigan: what to know
- When: March 27, 7:35 p.m. ET
- Where: United Center (Chicago, Illinois)
- Channel: TBS/truTV
- Streaming: Sling TV (1-Day Pass)
The winner of tonight’s game will advance to the Elite Eight and play either No. 6 Tennessee or No. 2 Iowa State this weekend.
Alabama vs. Michigan start time
Tonight’s (March 27) Alabama vs. Michigan game is scheduled to tip off at 7:35 p.m. ET.
How to watch Alabama vs. Michigan for free
You’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the Alabama vs. Michigan game for free if you don’t have cable.
If you aren’t ready to commit to a full-on subscription and just want to tune into today’s game, you can try a Sling TV Orange 1-Day Pass. Priced at $4.99, you’ll get 24 hours of access to all Sling TV Orange has to offer, including TBS. Sling also offers weekend and week-long passes for its Orange plan, which offer between three and seven days of access.
DIRECTV is another great option for streaming live sports; the Choice plan is our favorite and comes with a five day free trial.
The Post has you covered with a printable NCAA bracket featuring the full 68-team March Madness 2026 field.
NCAA Tournament 2026 key dates
- Sweet 16: March 26-27
- Elite 8: March 28-29
- Final 4: April 4
- National Championship: April 6
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