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The 2026 NCAA March Madness tournament has started off with a bang. Many top-seeded teams have breezed through the first round already, but we’ve also witnessed a fair share of major upsets. No. 11 Texas defeated No. 6 BYU, No. 12 High Point stunned No. 5 Wisconsin, No. 11 VCU erased a 19-point deficit to knock off No. 6 North Carolina in overtime, and No. 9 TCU beat No. 8 Ohio State. As we enter day two of the first round, one game we’re excited to watch is No. 7 UCLA Bruins vs. No. 10 UCF Knights.
Entering March Madness, the Bruins, led by Coach Mick Croning, is one of the hottest programs to watch. With Donovan Dent and Tyler Bilodeau continuing to be a dynamic duo alongside their fiery offense, UCLA could potentially make a deep run in the tournament if they can stay healthy. Both players sustained injuries during the Big Ten tournament, even as the Bruins picked off Michigan State. Both players are expected to play, but can they sustain a high-level of play through the later rounds?
We believe UCLA has the better odds entering the game, but the Knights shouldn’t be slept on. With rebounding machine Jamichael Stillwell, UCF could dominate the paint and squeeze out another March Madness upset. This is also UCF’s first NCAA tournament since 2019, and just the first time since joining the Big 12.
When Does the UCLA vs. UCF Game Start?
UCLA vs. UCF game will start on March 20 at 7:25 p.m. ET/4:25 p.m. PT at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
Where to Watch UCLA vs. UCF Online
The UCLA vs. UCF game will broadcast live on TBS, but can be streamed through Sling TV. Keep reading for how to sign up for the streaming service.
Here’s How to Watch the UCLA vs. UCF March Madness Game on Sling TV
Sling TV offers the Blue, Orange and Sling Orange + Blue packages, which come with TBS, ESPN, NBC, USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW, Bravo and others. Blue is one of the most affordable options and comes with more than 40 channels and can be streamed on up to three devices at a time.
You can watch cable networks, including ESPN2, ESPN3 (for ABC simulcast), Disney Channel, Freeform, MotorTrend, A&E, AMC, BBC America, BET, CNN, Comedy Central, Food Network, Fuse, HGTV, History Channel, IFC, Lifetime, Nick Jr., QVC, TNT, Travel Channel, Vice and many others.
Meanwhile, starting at $4.99 for the Sling 1-Day Pass, you can access Sling Blue for 24 hours. Additionally, the Sling 3-Day Pass goes for $9.99 to access Sling Blue from Friday-to-Sunday. Sling 7-Day Pass, which goes for $14.99, gets you access for seven days of Sling Blue.
Please note: Prices and channel availability depends on your local TV market. You can learn more about Sling TV here.
