The Illinois Fighting Illini meet the VCU Rams in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament second round of March Madness action Saturday on CBS.
Here’s what you need to know about tonight’s matchup, how to watch, the 2026 March Madness bracket, odds, picks and predictions:
What channel is Illinois Fighting Illini vs VCU Rams game on TV Saturday, March 21? How to watch VCU-Illinois March Madness 2026 NCAA tournament second round game live
The Illinois Fighting Illini VCU Rams will air on CBS Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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What time is VCU Rams vs Illinois Fighting Illini game start Saturday, March 21? When is Illinois-VCU March Madness 2026 NCAA tournament second round game live
The Illinois Fighting Illini VCU Rams will play on CBS at 7:50 p.m. ET, Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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How to stream Illinois-VCU Saturday, March 21. Where to watch VCU-Illinois March Madness 2026 NCAA tournament second round game live
The Illinois Fighting Illini VCU Rams will stream via Paramount+ and SlingTV at 7:50 pm. ET, Saturday, March 21, 2026. Fans can download Paramount+ in the Apple App Store or on Google Play. Fans can download SlingTV in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
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Where to stream 2026 NCAA tournament men’s basketball March Madness games
The NCAA tournament will stream on Paramount+. Fans can download Paramount+ in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
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Visit www.in.betmgm.com for the latest odds of every NCAA tournament men’s basketball game.
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