How to live stream Queens vs Purdue: March Madness, NCAA Tournament, TV channel

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21 March 2026 at 02:40

Queens University faces Purdue in a Round of 64 matchup during the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Friday as both teams look to advance through the early stages of the bracket.

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Mar 18, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; General view of tournament signage during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

How to Watch Queens vs Purdue

Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
Time: 7:35 PM ET
TV Channel: truTV
Live Stream: DIRECTV (try for free)

The NCAA Tournament continues on Friday, where 16 more teams will advance deeper into the weekend, setting the stage for another day of action-packed upsets and dramatic finishes. As all the top teams in the nation have their eyes set on a national championship, the tournament once again promises the chaos and excitement that make March Madness one of the most thrilling events in sports.

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The Queens Royals (No. 15 seed, 21–13, Atlantic Sun Conference) punched their ticket to the 2026 NCAA Tournament by winning the ASUN Conference Tournament, finishing 21–13 overall with a 13–5 mark in league play and capturing the league’s automatic bid. As a 15‑seed in the West Region, Queens enters March Madness as one of the mid‑major underdogs looking to build on their conference success.

The Purdue Boilermakers (No. 2 seed, 27–8, Big Ten Conference) earned a No. 2 seed in the West Region after finishing 27–8 overall and winning the Big Ten Tournament Championship, solidifying their place as one of the nation’s top teams heading into the bracket. Their résumé from one of college basketball’s premier leagues positions them as heavy favorites in this first‑round matchup, but Queens’ tournament berth and momentum ensure they’ll compete with confidence.

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Watch every matchup during the 2026 NCAA Tournament on DIRECTV.

Games throughout the tournament are broadcast on CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV, with DIRECTV packages providing access to all four networks, so viewers can stream every round live.

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