How to live stream UCF vs UCLA: March Madness, NCAA Tournament, TV channel

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21 March 2026 at 02:30

UCF faces UCLA 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 19, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; A general view of the backboard stanchion with NCAA March Madness logos during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

How to Watch UCF vs UCLA

Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
Time: 7:25 PM ET
TV Channel: TBS
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 UCF Knights (No. 10 seed, 21–11, 9–9 Big 12 Conference) earned an at-large bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament after finishing 21–11 overall against a strong Big 12 schedule. Their .500 mark in conference play reflects the league’s difficulty, and they enter the bracket as a dangerous double-digit seed capable of competing with high-major opponents.

The UCLA Bruins (No. 7 seed, 23–11, 13–7 Big Ten Conference) secured a 7-seed following a 23–11 season and solid Big Ten performance, including a strong conference record that helped them land an at-large berth. With experience against top competition throughout the year, UCLA comes into this 7-10 matchup looking to take advantage of its seeding edge in what projects to be a tightly contested first-round game.

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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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