The No. 2 Iowa State Cyclones and No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers will face off in the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 27, at 10:10 PM ET, with the winner advancing to the Elite Eight. The game will air on TBS and truTV, and fans can stream it live via DIRECTV or other authorized platforms.
Iowa State enters the matchup after dominant victories over No. 15 Tennessee State (108–74) and No. 7 Kentucky, showcasing one of the tournament’s most explosive offenses. Tennessee, meanwhile, advanced with wins over No. 11 Miami (OH) (78–56) and No. 3 Virginia, relying on strong defense and tempo control.
The clash pits Iowa State’s offensive depth against Tennessee’s physical defense, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle where execution and late-game composure will decide the outcome. The tournament’s second weekend features several high-profile matchups, including a Big Ten showdown between No. 2 Purdue and No. 3 Illinois in the South regional final.
Fans can follow the tournament across CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV, with DIRECTV offering comprehensive streaming access. The Final Four will be set by the end of the weekend, with only two wins separating the remaining teams from the national championship.