TAMPA, Fla. — The Texas Tech basketball team looks to secure a spot in the Sweet 16 of the 2026 men’s NCAA Tournament when it takes on Alabama today inside Benchmark International Arena.
The Red Raiders and Crimson Tide each picked up 20-point wins to begin their respective March Madness runs and will now meet for a shot at going to Chicago to continue play in the Midwest Region of the tournament.
Here’s how to watch Christian Anderson and the Red Raiders take on Labaron Philon and the Crimson Tide.
What time does Texas Tech play Alabama in 2026 NCAA Tournament?
Texas Tech will take on Alabama at 8:45 p.m. Central in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament game from the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa.
What channel is Texas Tech vs Alabama in March Madness first round
Texas Tech basketball’s second-round game vs Alabama will be broadcast on TBS. The game can also be streamed on Sling, which requires a subscription.
Watch Texas Tech vs Alabama in March Madness on SlingTV
Texas Tech basketball schedule 2025-26
Below are the results of Texas Tech’s past five games of the 2025-26 season
*Big 12 Tournament game
^NCAA Tournament game
Alabama basketball schedule 2025-26
Below are the results of Alabama’s past five games of the 2025-26 season.
*SEC Tournament game
^NCAA Tournament game
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: What channel is Texas Tech vs Alabama on today? Info for March Madness game
Reporting by Nathan Giese, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal / Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
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