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The UConn and Illinois men’s basketball teams are scheduled to meet in a tournament game at TD Garden in Boston on Saturday, March 30. The game is scheduled to start at 6:09 p.m. ET/5:09 p.m. CT.
UConn, the No. 1 seed, enters the matchup with a 34-3 overall record. In their most recent game, UConn defeated San Diego State 82-52, with Cam Spencer scoring 18 points and Tristen Newton adding 17 points.
Illinois, the No. 3 seed, comes into the contest with a 29-8 overall record. In their last game, Illinois beat No. 2 seed Iowa State 72-69, with Terrence Shannon Jr. leading the Fighting Illini with 29 points and five rebounds.
Dan Hurley is the head coach of the UConn men’s basketball team, while Brad Underwood leads the Illinois Fighting Illini.
### Illinois vs. UConn basketball game time and network
The Illinois Fighting Illini vs. UConn men’s basketball game is scheduled to be broadcast on TBS and truTV at 6:09 p.m. ET/5:09 p.m. CT on Saturday, March 30. The broadcasters for the game are Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Dan Bonner (analyst), Stan Van Gundy (analyst), and Andy Katz (reporter). The winner of this game will advance to play on Saturday, April 6 in Phoenix.
If you don’t have cable or satellite TV, online live-streaming platforms like Sling TV and Max offer fans flexibility and accessibility that aligns with modern sports viewership.
### Best streaming services for the UConn vs. Illinois basketball game
If you have cut the cord, don’t fear because Saturday’s clash between the UConn and Illinois Fighting Illini men’s basketball teams is streaming. There are several streaming platforms ready to give you access to the game.
#### Most channels: Sling TV
If you want to watch the UConn vs. Illinois game on TBS via Sling TV, you’ll need either the Orange Plan or the Blue Plan. Both plans start at $15 for the first month and then increase to $40 per month subsequently, and they both come with 50 hours of free DVR storage. TBS is one of the 26 channels included on both plans, with additional exclusive channels on each plan. The Blue Plan allows streaming on three devices at once.
#### Most affordable: Max
Max is broadcasting men’s college basketball this March. The cheapest package is Max With Ads, which is $9.99 per month and allows streaming on two devices. The second package, Max Ad-Free, is $15.99 per month. The third package, Max Ultimate Ad-Free, is $19.99 per month and allows streaming on four devices at once, with 4K Ultra HD capability.
