Florida vs. Auburn: How to watch, TV channel, start time, head-to-head record

SEC rivals Florida and Auburn will face off in the first of two Final Four games on Saturday evening.

The Gators are in the Final Four for the first time since 2014 in head coach Todd Golden’s third season at the helm. Of the four teams to reach San Antonio, Florida has had the most scares, nearly losing to UConn in the round of 32 then against Texas Tech in the Elite 8.

Their escape plan in both games? Walter Clayton Jr.

The senior guard has been sensational this March, providing clutch shot after clutch shot when Florida needed it most. Clayton Jr. hit two late threes to the give the Gators the lead in the final minute against Texas Tech, a game he finished with a 30 points.

Auburn, the tournament’s top overall seed and South region champ, will be looking to exact revenge on their conference foes when they do battle on Saturday.

The Tigers, led by senior Johni Broome, are in their third Final Four in program history following an incredible 2024/25 campaign in which they lost five games – four of which came against this year’s Elite 8 teams, including Florida.

Auburn has talent all around the floor, but their offense will largely go through Broome, who has been as good as anyone in the tournament. The senior forward had 47 points and 30 rebounds across the Tigers’ Sweet 16 and Elite 8 wins.

Will Broome and company have enough to beat the high-powered Gators?

How to watch Florida vs. Auburn, TV channel and streaming

Florida vs. Auburn will be broadcast live on CBS.

Streaming will be available on Paramount+ and the March Madness Live app.

Florida vs. Auburn start time, date and venue

Florida vs. Auburn in the men's Final Four will tip off at 6:09 PM ET / 5:09 PM CT / 3:09 PM PT on Saturday, April 5 from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

Florida vs. Auburn head-to-head record

Florida	84 wins
Auburn	90 wins

In their only meeting this season, Florida defeated Auburn, 90-81 on February 8, 2025 at Neville Arena, Auburn's home arena.

Five Florida players scored 10+ points, including Clayton Jr. (19 points) and Thomas Haugh (16 points), while Miles Kelly (22 points) and Broome (18 points, 11 rebounds) led the way for Auburn.

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