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when does iowa basketball play next

Iowa men’s basketball’s next game is against Illinois on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 6:09 p.m. Central Time, in the South Regional Final at the Toyota Center in Houston, airing on TBS/truTV.

Quick Scoop: When does Iowa basketball play next?

For the current postseason, “Iowa basketball” refers to the Iowa Hawkeyes men’s team, which just advanced with a win over Nebraska. Their next listed matchup is:

  • Opponent: Illinois (No. 3 seed)
  • Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
  • Time: 6:09 p.m. CT
  • Event: South Regional Final (NCAA Tournament)
  • Location: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas
  • TV: TBS and truTV

Think of this as the last step before a potential Final Four run, with Iowa trying to ride momentum from its recent win over Nebraska into a high-stakes showdown with Illinois.

Fast facts (mini list)

  1. This is a neutral-site NCAA Tournament regional game, not in Iowa City.
  1. The listed time (6:09 p.m.) is Central, which matches local time in Houston and in Iowa.
  1. Broadcast details (TBS/truTV) mean it’s part of the national TV window of March Madness coverage.

Short TL;DR

Iowa men’s basketball plays Illinois next in the South Regional Final on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 6:09 p.m. CT in Houston, on TBS/truTV.

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