Illinois plays Houston on Thursday, March 26 at 9:05 p.m. CT (10:05 p.m. ET).

Quick Scoop

  • Matchup: Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Houston Cougars in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.
  • Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026.
  • Tip-off time: 9:05 p.m. CT (10:05 p.m. ET).
  • Location: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas.
  • TV: TBS and TruTV, with streaming available via NCAA March Madness Live/app.

So if you’re in Illinois, plan on a late 9:05 p.m. CT tip on Thursday night with the game on TBS/TruTV from the Toyota Center in Houston.

TL;DR: Illinois plays Houston on March 26 at 9:05 p.m. CT in Houston, on TBS/TruTV.

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