Arizona (the Arizona Wildcats men’s basketball team) play Purdue next, in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 8:49 PM (TBS/truTV).

Quick Scoop: Who does Arizona play?

Right now, when people ask “who does Arizona play,” they’re almost always talking about the Arizona Wildcats men’s basketball team, since they’re on a deep March Madness run.

  • Arizona is a 2-seed and currently 35–2, sitting at 1st in the Big 12.
  • Their next opponent is Purdue , listed as a 2-seed matchup in the Elite Eight.
  • The game is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 8:49 PM , on TBS / truTV , with tickets showing from around 187 USD.

So if you’re checking “who does Arizona play” today in the tournament context, the answer is: Purdue in the Elite Eight on March 28, 2026.

Extra context and timing

  • This Elite Eight game comes right after Arizona’s high-scoring win over Arkansas, 109–88, which punched their ticket to this round.
  • Arizona hasn’t been to the Elite Eight since 2015, so this matchup with Purdue is a big national storyline and a trending talking point around college hoops right now.

Think of it as one of those classic “blue-blood vs powerhouse” clashes: Arizona’s up-tempo offense against Purdue’s size and half-court execution.

If you meant a different Arizona team…

“Arizona” could also mean:

  • Arizona Wildcats football – their 2026 regular season schedule is posted, but those games are months away and not the big trending item right now.
  • Other Arizona Wildcats sports (baseball, women’s basketball, etc.), which each have their own schedules.

But given the date and what’s hot online, the Arizona vs. Purdue Elite Eight game is the matchup almost everyone’s referring to.

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