Two powerhouses will meet in the Sweet 16 on Friday, when No. 1 seed Houston clashes with No. 4 seed Purdue. The winner will move on to the Elite Eight, one step closer to the Final Four at the Alamodome in San Antonio.
It’s the perfect March Madness matchup: dynamic and efficient Purdue offense vs. stifling Houston defense. Oh, and let’s not forget the plethora of coaching awards Matt Painter and Kelvin Sampson have accumulated throughout their illustrious careers.
For the Boilermakers, the trio of Trey Kaufman-Renn, Braden Smith and Fletcher Loyer will be tough to contain. The Cougars should be up to the test, though — they ranked No. 1 in scoring defense this season while maintaining the 17th best offensive rating. And senior Houston guard LJ Cryer has blossomed into a star.
You won’t want to miss this game, so let’s dive into it and go over your viewing options. Here’s everything you need to know about Houston vs. Purdue in the Sweet 16 of the 2025 March Madness Tournament.
What channel is Houston vs. Purdue on today?
- TV channel: TBS/truTV
- Live stream: Sling
College basketball fans can watch No. 1 Houston take on No. 4 Purdue live on TBS/truTV. Andrew Catalon (play-by-play), Steve Lappas (analysis) and Evan Washburn (sideline reporting) will comprise the broadcasting team.
Fans looking to stream Houston vs. Purdue can watch live on Sling.
Sling is your home for March Madness. Catch the men’s and women’s tournaments with a range of sports channels, including TNT, TBS, truTV, ESPN, ABC and more.
Houston vs. Purdue start time
- Date: Friday, March 28
- Time: 10:09 p.m. ET (9:09 p.m. CT)
The NCAA tournament game between the Cougars and Boilermakers is set to tip off at 10:09 p.m. ET (9:09 p.m. CT) from the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
March Madness bracket 2025
Check the Sporting News NCAA Tournament live bracket for the latest final scores and next-round matchups.
When is the Final Four in 2025?
- Date: April 5 and 7
- Location: Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas
The 2025 Men’s Final Four is set for April 5 and 7 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The semifinals will be played Saturday night and the national championship game is set for Monday night.
The Alamodome previously hosted the event in 2018, 2008, 2004, and 1998 and has also hosted the Women’s Final Four three times.
March Madness tournament schedule 2025
Here is the round-by-round schedule for the 2025 NCAA men’s basketball tournament:
| Round | Date |
| First Four | March 18-19 |
| First round | March 20-21 |
| Second round | March 22-23 |
| Sweet 16 | March 27-28 |
| Elite Eight | March 29-30 |
| Final Four | April 5 |
| National championship | April 7 |