From the opening tip of the Final Four to the final buzzer of the title game in New Orleans, 2022 NCAA Tournament storylines have been dominated by rewarding, entertaining and bracket-busting college basketball games. And, after starting with 68 teams, we're down to two. On Monday night in the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, it will be No. 1 Kansas squaring off with No. 8 North Carolina. A battle of blue bloods with the national title on the line -- what more could one ask for?
A reminder: This year's TV schedule cycles in TBS as the host for the last three games of the men's NCAA Tournament. (Next year, CBS will be airing the national semifinals and championship game.)
As always, you can also watch every game in the tourney via March Madness Live. Here are the tip times for the Final Four and national title game.
All times Eastern
2022 NCAA Tournament TV schedule, announcing teams
National championship
Monday, April 4 -- Caesars Superdome in New Orleans
9:20 p.m. | (1) Kansas vs. (8) North Carolina | TBS | March Madness Live |
Announcers: Jim Nantz / Bill Raftery / Grant Hill // Tracy Wolfson
The Michigan Wolverines may not be in the 2022 NCAA Tournament anymore, but you cannot deny there are two fantastic matchups ahead of us for the Final Four.
The No. 1 seed Kansas Jayhawks take on the No. 2 seed Villanova Wildcats in the opening game of the doubleheader later this evening.
This is a fantastic coaching duel between Kansas’ Bill Self and Villanova’s Jay Wright. Self is looking to guide Kansas to the championship for the first time since 2008, while Wright has been to the championship twice in the last decade, winning both times.
Villanova will be a bit shorthanded, as star forward Justin Moore tore his Achilles in the Elite Eight game against Houston. Kansas, meanwhile, has stayed fully healthy throughout the tournament and should be ready to go.
Villanova vs. Kansas
Date: Saturday, April 2, 2022
Time: 6:09 p.m. EST
Location: Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana
Channel: TBS
DraftKings Sportsbook Odds: Kansas -4.5, Over/Under 132.5
Following the Villanova/Kansas game is the one we are all waiting for — the No. 2 seed Duke Blue Devils vs. the No. 8 seed North Carolina Tar Heels.
Everyone and their mother knows this is Mike Krzyzewski final season as Duke’s head coach. It’s been talked about since it was announced last season and quite frankly, I’m over it.
However, I can’t deny the leadup to this game is amazing. Coach K lost his final home game at Cameron to the hands of North Carolina, and the Tar Heels have been one of the hottest teams in the tournament, so you know this one is bound to be a slugfest.
Both teams are healthy heading into this matchup, so we should get the absolute best out of both squads in this one.
Duke vs. North Carolina
Date: Saturday, April 2, 2022
Time: 8:49 p.m. EST
Location: Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana
Channel: TBS
DraftKings Sportsbook Odds: Duke -4, Over/Under 151
The winners of both games advance to the NCAA Tournament Finals on Monday, April 4. That game will be played on TBS at 9:20 p.m. EST.
UPDATE: In case you’re looking for how to watch tonight’s NCAA basketball national championship game, you can get everything you need to know about the Kansas vs. North Carolina game here.
The 2022 NCAA men’s basketball tournament is heating up as the Final Four tips off this weekend from to decide which two teams will be playing for a championship next week. It all starts on Saturday with both games being broadcast live on TBS. Here’s everything you need to know in order to watch these March Madness games live.
• You can watch the Final Four games live with Sling (promotional offers) or with DirecTV Stream (free trial), or see more live streaming and TV options for the games provided below.
In the first Final Four showdown of the day, Bill Self and the No. 1 seed Kansas Jayhawks (32-6) face another team with a championship pedigree in Jay Wright and the No. 2 seed Villanova Wildcats (30-7) on Saturday with tipoff coming at 3:09 p.m. PT/6:09 p.m. ET. Who is favored to win? Currently, the Kansas Jayhawks are the favorites heading into Saturday’s matchup.
LATEST ODDS (via Fanduel)
Moneyline: KAN: (-192) | VIL: (+158)
Point spread: KAN: -4 | VIL +4
Over/Under: 133
In the evening matchup, the Coach Mike Krzyzewski is hoping he can notch another big win in what will be his final postseason tournament as he gets set to retire at the end of the season. To get to the title game, Coach K and the No. 1 seed Duke Blue Devils (32-6) will need to get that victory over a team they know all too well: the North Carolina Tar Heels (28-9) who have torn through this tournament and are peaking at the right time heading into this game, which tips off at 5:49 p.m. PT/8:49 p.m. ET. So, which team is favored in this one? Oddsmakers like Duke to win this one heading into Saturday evening’s matchup.
LATEST ODDS (via Fanduel)
Moneyline: DUKE: (-190) | UNC: (+160)
Point spread: DUKE: -4 | UNC +4
Over/Under: 151
HOW TO WATCH THE FINAL FOUR
What: The No. 2 seed Villanova Wildcats face the No. 1 seed Kansas Jayhawks in the Final Four at the 2022 NCAA men’s college basketball tournament.
Where: Mercedes-Benz Superdome | New Orleans, Louisiana.
When: Both Final Four games will take place on Saturday, April 2.
• No. 1 seed Kansas vs. No. 2 seed Villanova at 3:09 p.m. PT/6:09 p.m. ET
• No. 2 seed Duke vs. No. 8 seed North Carolina at 5:49 p.m. PT/8:49 p.m. ET
TV channel: Both games will be broadcast live on TBS.
How to watch live stream online: You can watch this game live with Sling (promotional offers) or with DirecTV Stream (free trial). You can also get this game on Hulu + Live (free trial) if you prefer that service and their pricing plans. If you already have a subscription with a cable provider, you can download the March Madness Live app or sign into the March Madness Live website and stream games live throughout the tournament.
More ways to watch: Verizon Fios, AT&T U-verse, Comcast / Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, Cox, DIRECTV, Dish.
WHERE TO GET FINAL FOUR GEAR
• Kansas Jayhawks Final Four t-shirts, hoodies, caps and more | Sale items
• Villanova Wildcats Final Four t-shirts, hoodies, caps and more | Sale items
• Duke Blue Devils Final Four t-shirts, hoodies, caps and more | Sale items
• North Carolina Tar Heels Final Four t-shirts, hoodies, caps and more | Sale items
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