NIT Semifinals: Today’s Matchups, Start Times, and TV Channels
The 2026 NIT has reached its semifinals stage. Four teams remain: New Mexico, Tulsa, Illinois State and Auburn.
Semifinal schedule and matchups
The semifinals take place Thursday, April 2, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. New Mexico faces Tulsa at 7 p.m. Eastern.
Illinois State meets Auburn in the second game at 9:30 p.m. Eastern. The start times could shift if the first game runs long.
Where and when the title is decided
The winners will play for the NIT championship on Sunday, April 5. That game occurs one day after the NCAA Final Four semifinals.
Hinkle Fieldhouse has hosted the NIT semifinals and final since 2024. The venue sits about seven miles north of Lucas Oil Stadium.
Broadcast details and streaming
Both NIT Semifinals will air on ESPN. The championship game will be shown on ESPN2.
Streaming options include the ESPN app, which needs a cable login, and Fubo, which offers a free trial. These TV Channels carry the full event.
Key notes and context
- Tulsa is the only semifinalist with previous NIT titles, winning in 1981 and 2001.
- The NIT semifinals occur in the same host city as the NCAA Final Four this year.
- For bracket details and further coverage, visit Filmogaz.com.
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