It's March Madness season, and we’ve made it to the Sweet 16. All eyes are on the nation’s best teams in college basketball as they fight for a spot in the Elite Eight.
Houston Cougars vs. Purdue Boilermakers is sure to be a good watch as the first and fourth seeds try to clinch a spot in the Elite Eight. Cougars coach Kelvin Sampson has yet to lead a team to an NCAA National Championship, so the pressure is on as they attempt to secure a victory for Houston. Purdue has also never won a National Championship game, so both teams are looking to make history this year.
If you want to watch Houston vs. Purdue for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Houston vs. Purdue?
Houston Cougars vs. Purdue Boilermakers starts at 10:09 p.m. ET on March 28. This Sweet 16 game takes place at Lucas Oil Stadium.
How to watch Houston vs. Purdue for free
Houston Cougars vs. Purdue Boilermakers airs on TBS. It is possible to access TBS with streaming services that offer free trials:
DirectTV (five-day free trial) — CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV
Hulu + Live TV (three-day free trial) — CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV
By making the most of these free trials, you can watch Florida Gators vs. Maryland Terrapins (plus more March Madness games) without actually spending anything.
How to watch Houston vs. Purdue from anywhere in the world
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