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Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 13, watch Chicago Fire weeknights at 9pm on The U for your chance to win two VIP Gold Passes to Rescueverse: A Salute to TV’s First Responders, March 21 and March 22, 2026 at the Westin O’Hare, Chicago.
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Get a Preview of the IHSA State Finals in the IHSA March Madness Tip-Off Show

Get a look at the girls and boys basketball teams vying for a spot in the IHSA State Finals in the IHSA March Madness Tip-Off Show. Hosted by Kenny McReynolds, hear expert predictions on which teams will advance, plus exclusive interviews with Chicago basketball legends, Derrick Rose and Toni Foster.

Catch it Saturday, February 28, at 4pm on The U or Sunday, March 1, at 1pm on The U Too.

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IHSA Coverage Tips Off with a Girls Super-Sectional Game Monday on The U

This Monday, Game of the Week presents an IHSA Girls Basketball Super-Sectional game at 7pm on The U. Teams competing will be announced later in the week. 

WCIU, The U is on WCIU, Channel 26.1, Xfinity 183/1026, Astound TV 6, Dish 26, DirecTV 26, DirecTV Stream, Spectrum Charter 22/616, U-Verse 10/1010, YouTube TV and FuboTV.

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Upcoming Games

Mar 2nd 7:00pm

Girls Basketball Super-Sectional

Watch on The U

Mar 5th 10:00am

Girls Basketball 1A Semifinal

Watch on The U Too

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U Dog of the Week! Meet Lexi

Meet Lexi from South Barrington, the U Dog of the Week. Nothing pairs better with her bone than quality programming on The U!

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Basketball is Back: Watch 30 Boys and Girls High School Games on The U and The U Too This winter sports season, The U, Chicago’s home for local high school sports, is ramping up the excitement with an action-packed schedule featuring 30 boys' and girls' basketball games including the IHSA Girls and Boys State Finals.

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