How to Watch UConn vs. Michigan on DIRECTV: TNT, Friday, Nov. 6
By American TV editorial team |
UConn and Michigan meet in men's college basketball on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET at TD Garden in Boston. It's a rematch of the 2026 national championship game, played in the TNT Sports Hall of Fame Series Boston, and it airs on TNT (DIRECTV channel 245) and truTV (channel 246), with streaming on HBO Max.
Opening week also includes Gonzaga–Purdue on TNT. Check DIRECTV options for the channels in your package.
UConn vs. Michigan at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, November 6, 2026 |
| Tipoff | 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) |
| Location | TD Garden, Boston |
| TV | TNT (DIRECTV channel 245), truTV (246), HBO Max |
| Event | TNT Sports Hall of Fame Series Boston |
| Broadcast team | Brian Anderson, Grant Hill and Lauren Jbara |
Is UConn vs. Michigan on DIRECTV?
Yes. TNT is DIRECTV channel 245 and truTV is channel 246. You can also watch in the DIRECTV app by signing in with your account, or on HBO Max with a subscription.
Pregame and doubleheader
TNT's studio show starts at 7 p.m. ET. Earlier the same day at TD Garden, Boston College plays UMass at 4 p.m. ET as the first game of the doubleheader.
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Details reviewed October 29, 2026 from TNT Sports' opening-week announcement, UConn and Michigan athletics schedules, TD Garden's event listing and live AmericanTV.com channel guides. Start times, broadcast assignments, prices and package contents can change and vary by account, device and address. Team, league, network and service names, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.