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Tennessee vs. Kentucky Livestream: How to Watch the Sweet 16 Game Online
The No. 3 Kentucky Wildcats look to upset the No. 2 Tennessee Vols for a third time this season — here’s how to watch the game without cable
By Oscar Hartzog
March 28, 2025
how to watch tennessee vs kentucky march madness
Zakai Zeigler #5 of the Tennessee Volunteers brings the ball up court during the game against the UCLA Bruins in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament Second Round at Rupp Arena on March 22, 2025 in Lexington, Kentucky.
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It’s an SEC showdown in one of today’s best March Madness games with the No. 3 Kentucky Wildcats facing the No. 2 Tennessee Volunteers. Kentucky made the Sweet 16 with an 84-75 win over Illinois, and Tennessee advanced after beating UCLA 67-58. The winner of tonight’s game will play either Houston or Purdue in the Elite Eight.
At a Glance: How to Watch Tennessee vs. Kentucky Game
Stream: DirecTV Stream, Sling, Hulu + Live TV
TV Channel: TBS, TruTV
Date, Start Time: Friday, March 28 at 7:39 p.m. ET
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The top SEC contenders have already squared off twice this season, with Kentucky upsetting Tennessee in both games. Can the Wildcats pull it off a third time?
If you’re unsure how to tune into the game, read on. Below is a quick guide to the best ways to watch Tennessee vs. Kentucky online, plus key details about the Sweet 16 matchup.
How to Watch Tennessee vs. Kentucky March Madness Game Online
Today’s Tennessee vs. Kentucky March Madness game is airing on TBS and TruTV. If you don’t have cable, you can livestream the Tennessee vs. Kentucky game using any live TV streaming service that carries one of the channels or Max.
