Houston Cougars vs. Florida Gators: How to watch, stream NCAA Tournament National Championship

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The Houston Cougars face off against the Florida Gators on Monday night in the NCAA Tournament National Championship. Here's how to watch.

Who is playing in the NCAA Championship Game?

The Cougars are going against the Gators from the University of Florida. This is Houston's first time in the national championship since 1984.

When and where is the NCAA Championship game?

Game Day: Monday, April 7
Where: Alamodome - San Antonio
Tipoff time: 7:50 p.m. Central Standard Time

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - APRIL 05: The Houston Cougars celebrate a win in the Final Four Game of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Alamodome on April 05, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Brett Wilhelm/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

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Where can I watch the game?

TV channel: CBS
Online stream: March Madness website

Show Your Spirit!

Free Houston watch party

A free watch party will be held at Avenida Houston. It starts with a pre-game party at 6:30 p.m.

Houston, Florida stats

By the numbers:

The Cougars have gone 22-1 against Big 12 opponents, with a 13-3 record in non-conference play. Houston has a 33-4 record against teams over .500.

The Gators are 18-4 in SEC play. Florida ranks fourth in the SEC with 15.5 assists per game led by Walter Clayton Jr. averaging 4.1.

Houston averages 8.2 made 3-pointers per game, 1.5 more made shots than the 6.7 per game Florida gives up. Florida averages 26.8 more points per game (85.3) than Houston gives up to opponents (58.5).