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How to watch March Madness First Four games Wednesday on Sling

March 18, 2026, 10:36 a.m. ET
  • No. 11 SMU vs. No. 11 Miami (Ohio) and No. 16 Lehigh vs. No. 16 Prairie View face off Wednesday night in the First Four.
  • Both games air on truTV, which is available to live stream with Sling.
  • Viewers can stream the events live using various Sling TV packages and passes.

Only two spots remain in the NCAA Tournament's Round of 64 as March Madness is all systems go.

Following thrilling victories by No. 11 Texas and No. 16 Howard on Tuesday night, which were decided by a combined score of five points, four teams vie for the final two spots in big dance as No. 16 Lehigh faces No. 16 Prairie View, while No. 11 SMU vs. No. 11 Miami (Ohio) compete in the First Four's finale.

For those looking to find a quick and easy way to watch both matchups tonight, it's as easy as securing one of Sling's many streaming options.

Find out more information and how to get in the game for tonight's First Four matchups below:

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When is the First Four?

The First Four began on Tuesday, March 17 as No. 11 Texas beat No. 11 N.C. State while No. 16 Howard topped No. 16 UMBC.

The final games are set for Wednesday, March 18, featuring No. 16 Lehigh vs. No. 16 Prairie View at 6:40 p.m. ET, followed by No. 11 SMU vs. No. 11 Miami (Ohio) at 9:15 p.m. ET.

What channel are First Four games on?

Both First Four games on Wednesday, March 18 are on truTV. All the action can be streamed live with Sling.

First Four schedule

Wednesday, March 18

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