The fifth-seeded San Diego State men’s basketball team will play the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, the University of Connecticut, in a Sweet 16 game on Thursday.
The Aztecs dominated a second-round game on Sunday against Yale to earn a spot in the next round and a rematch with the team’s 2023 NCAA Tournament championship opponent. In that game, UConn defeated SDSU 76-59, and UConn coach Dan Hurley describes this year’s Huskies squad as “bulletproof” with “elite offense, elite defense.”
The game will take place in Boston. Here’s everything you need to know to watch:
Game time: Thursday’s game tips off at 4:39 p.m. PDT.
On TV: TBS will broadcast this matchup, with Kevin Harlan, Dan Bonner, Stan Van Gundy and Andy Katz calling the game from the sideline. Check your local listings to find the correct channel. Fans with cable can also use their subscription to to NCAA.com to watch games online or via the March Madness Live app.
Streaming: New this year, cord cutters can watch games airing on truTV, TBS and TNT by adding the B/R Sports Add-On — which is currently available as a free trial — to their Max streaming subscription. For those who will need to sign up for Max, monthly subscriptions start at $9.99.
For fans without a streaming provider, now may be a good time to try one out. YouTube TV has a free trial.
NCAA.com also shows games for a limited time before asking for a cable provider , but it will have live updates throughout the game, including statistics.
Watch parties: If you don’t have cable or want to watch with other fans, here are a few options. For a full list of official watch parties, go to sdsualumni.org.
- Alesmith Brewing Company: The local beer company behind State Ale will host a watch party in its tasting room. Fans are asked to RSVP on eventbrite. 9990 AleSmith Court, San Diego. alesmith.com
- Novo Brazil Brewing Co.: The MESA Foundation recommends any of the Novo Brazil Brewing locations in Mission Valley, Imperial Beach or Chula Vista. sdsualumni.org
- The Original 40 Brewing Company: Fans can enjoy happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. and $5 beers. 3117 University Ave., San Diego. facebook.com/Original40Beer
- U-31: This bar and night club will have all-day happy hour and $4 beers and well cocktails. 3112 University Ave., San Diego. facebook.com/u31bar
- Viejas Arena: SDSU will host a ticketed event for students, faculty, staff and season ticket holders with no access for the general public. These individuals should look for direct communication from the university of access. 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, San Diego. as.sdsu.edu/viejas_arena
Outside of San Diego, fans and alumni are gathering at watch parties in Texas, Massachusetts, Colorado and elsewhere in California.
- Boston: Fans traveling to watch the game in person can go to a pregame gathering starting at 4:30 p.m. ET at The Harp. 85 Causeway St., Boston. theharp.com
- Denver: The Rocky Mountain Aztecs will meet at The Dam Grille. 8000 East Quincy Ave., Denver. facebook.com/groups/aztecnationcolorado
- Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Alumni Chapter will gather at Busby’s in Santa Monica. 3110 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. busbyswest.com
- Plano: Fans near Dallas can meet up at McNeal’s Tavern & Eatery. 1422 K Ave., Plano. mcnealsplano.com
- Sacramento: The meet-up location for the Sacramento Alumni Chapter will be 32 Brew Street, located in the Sky River Casino. 1 Sky River Parkway, Elk Grove. skyriver.com/dining-and-drinks/32-brews-street
- San Francisco: Bay Area Aztecs will gather at multiple locations across the region: Shanghai Kelly’s (2064 Polk St., San Francisco), Rookies Sports Lodge (99 First St., San Jose) and Norm’s Place (356 Hartz Ave., Danville). facebook.com/bayareaaztecs
Radio: Ted Leitner will call the game live on San Diego Sports 760.
