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While it’s hard to know what, exactly, will happen when the Kentucky Wildcats and Illinois Fighting Illini meet in the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament, it’s safe to assume that this will be a high-scoring affair.
Both teams rank among the top 10 in scoring offense, with Kentucky averaging 85 points per game and Illinois averaging 83.9.
In the first round, Kentucky advanced following a 76-57 win against Troy, while the Fighting Illini put up 86 points in a win over Xavier on Friday.
A trip to the Sweet 16 is on the line; here’s how to tune in to what’s shaping up to be an exciting matchup.
What time is Kentucky vs. Illinois?
Kentucky plays Illinois in the Midwest regional second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament today, March 23. Tip-off is at approximately 5:15 p.m. ET.
What channel is the Kentucky vs. Illinois game on?
The Kentucky vs. Illinois game is airing on CBS.
How to watch Kentucky vs. Illinois in the NCAA Tournament:
Cut the cable cord already? No problem! There are still options to watch March Madness.
One we recommend is DIRECTV and its Stream via Internet plans. Similarly to a cable subscription, you’ll lock into pricing for two years, but you’ll gain access to live TV via your home Wi-fi and DIRECTV’s Gemini streaming device, rather than via satellite.
The essentials, plus regional sports, MLB, NBA, college sports networks, and more.
($112.98/mo. w/ req’d $15/mo. ARS fee & Regional Sports Fee of $17.99/mo.)
In addition to DIRECTV, here are a few more ways you can stream Kentucky vs. Illinois:
- Hulu + Live TV: $82.99/month, includes CBS, truTV, TBS, and TNT
- Paramount+ with Showtime: $12.99/month, includes live CBS
This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Streaming Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping, Page Six, and Decider.com. Angela keeps readers up to date with cord-cutter-friendly deals, and information on how to watch your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and movies on every streaming service. Not only does Angela test and compare the streaming services she writes about to ensure readers are getting the best prices, but she’s also a superfan specializing in the intersection of shopping, tech, sports, and pop culture. When she’s not writing about (or watching) TV, movies, and sports, she’s also keeping up on the underrated perfume dupes at Bath & Body Works and testing headphones. Prior to joining Decider and The New York Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews.
