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Game time set for Iowa State vs. Kentucky in March Madness second round
Iowa State men’s basketball will play Kentucky in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament in St. Louis, Missouri, on Sunday, March 22.
The No. 2-seed Cyclones (28-7) are coming off a 108-74 win over Tennessee State. The No. 7-seed Wildcats (22-13) are coming off a thrilling 89-84 win over No. 10-seed Santa Clara, which featured a buzzer-beating logo 3-pointer by Kentucky to send the game into overtime.
Check below for the need-to-know game information for Iowa State’s first-round matchup in the NCAA Tournament:
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When is Iowa State vs. Kentucky in Men’s March Madness?
- Date: Sunday, March 22
- Location: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri
What time does Iowa State play Kentucky in 2026 NCAA tournament?
- Time: approximately 1:45 p.m. CT
What channel is Iowa State vs Kentucky in March Madness?
- TV: CBS
- Stream: FUBO (free trial)
- Can’t watch? We’ll have live updates on DesMoinesRegister.com