Local Teams Gear Up for Weekend Action (Image Credits: Upload.wikimedia.org)
Las Vegas – Sports enthusiasts in the Entertainment Capital have a full slate of action across multiple networks today, highlighted by women’s college basketball tournaments and early MLB excitement.[1][2]
Local Teams Gear Up for Weekend Action
The Vegas Golden Knights return home Friday for a matchup against Minnesota at 7 p.m. on KMCC-34. Fans can tune into the VGK Radio Network on KKGK-AM 1340 or KFLG-FM 94.7 for coverage.[2]
UNLV men’s basketball faces San Diego State Friday at 7 p.m. on CBSSN, with radio on KWWN 1100 AM and 100.9 FM. The women’s team enters the Mountain West tournament Saturday. No local games air today, leaving room for national highlights.[2]
Women’s College Basketball Takes Center Stage
Tournament play dominates the morning and afternoon with key second-round contests from major conferences. Viewers will see high-stakes matchups that could shape bracket implications.[1]
- 7 a.m., ESPN: California vs. Syracuse (ACC Tournament, 2nd Round)
- 8 a.m., ESPN: Auburn vs. Ole Miss (SEC Tournament, 2nd Round)
- 8:30 a.m., ESPN: Illinois vs. Michigan State (Big Ten Tournament, 2nd Round)
- 10:30 a.m., ESPN: Alabama vs. Tennessee (SEC Tournament, 2nd Round)
- 11 a.m., ESPN: Oregon vs. Maryland (Big Ten Tournament, 2nd Round)
Additional games appear on networks like SECN, ACCN, and BTN throughout the day, including Georgia Tech vs. Virginia Tech and more.[2]
MLB Spring Training and World Baseball Classic
Spring training ramps up with exhibition games across Florida and Arizona fields. The 2026 World Baseball Classic adds international flair early in the day.
| Time | Matchup | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| 3 a.m. | World Baseball Classic Pool (TBD) | FS1 |
| Noon | Australia vs. Czechia (WBC Pool C) | ESPN |
| Noon | L.A. Dodgers vs. Cincinnati (Spring Training) | ESPN / SNLA |
| 1 p.m. | N.Y. Yankees vs. Boston (Spring Training) | ESPN |
Other spring tilts include San Diego vs. Seattle on MLBN. Check regional sports networks for team-specific broadcasts.[3][4]
NBA, NHL, and More Evening Highlights
NBA action features Western Conference battles, while NHL delivers prime-time rivalries. Motorsports and golf fill gaps for variety.
- 4 p.m., ESPN: Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics (NBA)
- 4 p.m., ESPN: Florida Panthers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL)
- 4 p.m., FS1: ARCA Menards Series (General Tire 150, Phoenix)
- 5 p.m., NBA TV: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Houston Rockets (NBA)
- 9:30 p.m., ESPN: New York Islanders vs. Los Angeles Kings (NHL)
Golf fans catch the Arnold Palmer Invitational on TGC starting 11 a.m. Tennis from BNP Paribas Open airs on TTC.[2][5]
Key Takeaways:
- Women’s college hoops leads with five ESPN games before noon.
- WBC and spring training offer baseball variety from dawn.
- No local pro or college games today; save energy for VGK Friday.
Sports viewing in Las Vegas blends national spectacles with anticipation for hometown heroes. Grab the remote and plan your day around these matchups. What game tops your watchlist? Tell us in the comments.
