So, you’re looking for the UConn game today? If you’ve been watching the Huskies lately, you know Dan Hurley has this team playing like they’re possessed by the ghost of every Big East legend combined. Today is Tuesday, January 13, 2026, and the No. 3 ranked UConn men’s basketball team is heading into a hostile environment at the Prudential Center to face No. 25 Seton Hall.
The UConn game today tips off at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Seriously, don’t miss it. The Huskies are currently riding a massive 12-game winning streak. They are 16-1 overall and sitting pretty at 6-0 in the Big East. But "The Rock" in Newark is where dreams go to die for top-five teams.
What Time is the UConn Game Today and Where Can I Watch?
If you're frantically scrolling through your guide, here is the quick breakdown. The game is being broadcast on truTV. Yeah, the channel you usually only find during the first weekend of March Madness.
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The tip is set for 8:00 p.m. sharp in the Eastern Time Zone. If you’re a West Coast Husky fan (shoutout to the alumni out in Cali), you’re looking at a 5:00 p.m. start.
- Matchup: No. 3 UConn vs. No. 25 Seton Hall
- Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Channel: truTV
- Location: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
Why This Big East Clash is Actually a Trap Game
Look, I get it. UConn looks invincible. Tarris Reed Jr. is playing like a man among boys in the paint, and Alex Karaban is... well, he’s Alex Karaban. He just doesn’t make mistakes. But Seton Hall is 14-2 and they just cracked the Top 25. They’ve won three straight.
The Pirates are gritty. They play that ugly, physical, Newark-style basketball that makes even the best offenses look stagnant. The Huskies are 6.5-point favorites according to the Vegas sharps, but anyone who knows the Big East knows that spreads don't mean much on a Tuesday night in Jersey.
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The last four times UConn has traveled to the Prudential Center with fans in the building? It hasn't been pretty. Seton Hall has actually won those last four home matchups against the Huskies. That’s a stat that should make every UConn fan a little nervous.
Key Players to Watch Tonight
Keep an eye on Tarris Reed Jr. early. Hurley has been vocal about Reed being the "dominant big" that championship teams require. If he establishes himself in the first five minutes, Seton Hall is going to have to double-team, which opens up the perimeter for Braylon Mullins and Silas Demary Jr.
On the flip side, Seton Hall relies heavily on Mike Williams and Adam "Budd" Clark. Clark is a junior guard who can flat-out score, and if he gets into a rhythm, the Prudential Center crowd will get loud enough to shake the rafters.
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Dealing with the truTV Factor
It’s kind of weird seeing a regular-season game on truTV, right? Usually, we’re used to FS1 or FOX for the big conference matchups. But the Big East TV deal in 2026 has spread things out a bit. If you’re streaming, you can usually find it through the TNT/TBS app or services like Max, which now integrates most of the Warner Bros. Discovery sports content.
Check your login credentials now. There is nothing worse than realizing you're signed out of your provider five minutes before tip-off while the Huskies are already on a 6-0 run.
What's Next for the Huskies?
After tonight’s slugfest in Newark, the schedule doesn’t get much easier. UConn will travel to Washington D.C. to take on Georgetown this Saturday, January 17. That one is a noon tip on FOX.
Then they come back home to Hartford for a game against Villanova on January 24. It’s the meat of the conference schedule, where the "grind" everyone talks about actually happens.
If you're wondering about the UConn women's team, they aren't playing today. Geno Auriemma's squad—currently undefeated and ranked No. 1—doesn't take the court until Thursday, January 15, against Villanova at Gampel Pavilion. That one is a 7:00 p.m. start.
Actionable Steps for Fans Tonight:
- Check your channel: Confirm you actually have truTV in your package. It’s often in a "sports" or "extended" tier.
- Monitor the start: Big East games on truTV sometimes run late if the preceding program (usually a replay of Impractical Jokers) bleeds over, but expect the ball to be in the air by 8:10 p.m. ET.
- Watch the Paint: If Tarris Reed Jr. picks up two early fouls, Dan Hurley’s blood pressure will skyrocket, and the game plan will change instantly.