March 27, 2026, 12:24 a.m. ET
- No. 1 seed Arizona defeated No. 4 Arkansas to advance to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2015.
- The Wildcats will face No. 2 Purdue in the West regional final in San Jose, California.
- Arizona’s Elite Eight game against Purdue is scheduled for Saturday, March 28.
- Tickets are still available starting at $193.
No. 1 seed Arizona is headed to the Elite Eight, and the Wildcats looks good doing it.
As a favorite to win the tournament, Arizona was a frequent bracket pick after winning the Big 12 tournament and now they’re dancing to the Elite Eight after defeating No. 4 Arkansas on Thursday night.
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The Wildcats raced out to an early lead with a balanced attack and never looked back. Arizona hit the century mark with more than five minutes left in the game.
Arizona is now heading back to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2015, where they’ll remain in San Jose, Calif. to take on No. 2 Purdue after the Boilermakers needed last-second heroics to defeat No. 11 Texas.
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Arizona March Madness Elite 8 opponent
Arizona reached the NCAA Tournament after winning the Big 12 tournament, before defeating No. 4 Arkansas on Thursday. Now, they have advanced to the Elite Eight, where they will play No. 2 Purdue.
Arizona vs. Purdue March Madness Elite 8 schedule
Arizona will take on Purdue after beating Arkansas. The two teams are scheduled to tip off at 8:49 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 28 in San Jose, Calif. Shop Arizona Elite Eight tickets now.
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Arizona vs. Purdue March Madness game locations
Arizona will play its Elite Eight game at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. Shop your Arizona NCAA Tournament tickets now.
When is Arizona vs. Purdue Elite 8 game?
Arizona and Purdue will play on Saturday, March 28. The game is scheduled to tip off at 8:49 p.m. ET.
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When is March Madness 2026?
The First Four tipped off the 2026 March Madness tournament on Tuesday, March 17. The two rounds run between Thursday, March 19 and Sunday, March 22. The tournament concludes with the Final Four on Saturday, April 4 and the National Championship game on Monday, April 6.
March Madness 2026 full schedule for the men’s tournament
- April 6: National Championship
- March 19-20: First round
- March 21-22: Second round
- March 26-27: Sweet 16
- March 28-29: Elite 8
- April 4-5: Final Four
