Summary
Illinois and Penn will compete in the Round of 64 in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The game will take place on Thursday, March 19, 2026, and can be watched on TNT or streamed via DIRECTV. Illinois has a strong season record, while Penn enters as the Ivy League champions.
Key Facts
- The game is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 9:25 PM ET.
- It will be broadcast on TNT and available for live streaming via DIRECTV.
- The NCAA Tournament starts with the Round of 64, featuring 32 games over two days.
- Illinois has a 26–7 record and finished second in the Big Ten conference.
- Penn has a 24–8 record and won the Ivy League Tournament.
- Penn enters the tournament as a No. 13 seed in the Midwest Region.
- The tournament games are broadcast on CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV.
- Fans can access live streams through DIRECTV's comprehensive package.
