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Tonight’s Illinois (Illini) men’s basketball NCAA Tournament game vs. Penn is on TNT.

Game channel and time

• Channel: TNT (national broadcast).

• Opponent: Penn (First Round, 2026 NCAA Tournament).

• Scheduled tip: About 9:25 p.m. ET from Greenville, South Carolina.

How to watch

• On cable/satellite: Tune directly to your local TNT channel number (varies by provider).

• Streaming options often include live-TV services that carry TNT (check your subscription or provider’s app for exact access).

If your local listing shows a slightly different start time, follow the TNT broadcast window rather than just the listed tip, since earlier games can run long.

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