The UConn Huskies (35-3) and UCLA Bruins (34-2) will meet on Friday for a spot in the men's NCAA Tournament national championship game. This Final Four matchup starts at 9:30 p.m. ET at Amalie Arena (airing on ESPN). Scroll down to find out how to purchase tickets to watch this game in person.

This marks UConn’s third Final Four appearances in four years; Geno Auriemma’s squad was in this position last year as well, and in 2022 the Huskies lost in the Championship game. The Bruins are making their first Final Four appearance since joining the NCAA in 1984. Before this year, UCLA had only advanced to the Elite Eight twice.

For some, competing on this NCAA stage is not new. UConn has advanced to the Final Four in 16 of the last 17 years and coach Geno Auriemma has led the Huskies to 24 total Final Fours in his career. So while the Huskies are the only No. 2 seed left in a field of No. 1 seeds, they bring a wealth of experience.