Who's Commentating the Notre Dame vs Villanova Match — And Where to Watch It

On 1 November 2026, the NCAA Division I competition between Notre Dame and Villanova goes live at 14:30 UK time. If you are tuning in from the United States, the call is being served through FOX and FOX One, the American network behind this year's coverage. For those across the pond, the broadcast is mirrored on Sky, so both British and American audiences can follow the action in real time. The match is a doubleheader, which means it is shaping up to be one of the more consequential games of the season.

The play-by-play voice is Kevin Kugler, who has anchored the NCAA basketball game of the week since the 2006-07 season. In 2008 he replaced Harlan as Westwood One's lead play-by-play voice for the Final Four, and he has called the games ever since alongside John Thompson and Bill Raftery. He has also handled play by play for the NCAA basketball game of the week since the 2006-07 season and called past Final Fours working alongside well-known voices including Bill Walton, Jim Gray and former Georgetown coach John Thompson.

Analyst and Reporter

By Kevin Kugler's side is Bill Raftery, who has served as an analyst and color commentator for CBS Sports' college basketball coverage since 1983. During CBS' coverage of March Madness he had long partnerships with James Brown and Sean McDonough, and rose to prominence during his 15-year partnership (2000-14) with Verne Lundquist. His presence on the call is a sure sign of quality commentary.

The sideline reporting is being handled by Kim Adams, who learned how to report, shoot and edit video while working in the Big Ten Network's orbit. She did sideline reporting for Big Ten basketball games and later took on the reporter role, a job she has now held across numerous games this season.

Watch It Live

Head to FOX and FOX One if you are in the United States, or tune into Sky for the mirrored British feed. The Notre Dame vs Villanova match opens 1 November 2026 at 14:30 UK time, with Kevin Kugler on play-by-play, Bill Raftery offering analyst commentary, and Kim Adams handling the sidelines.

Article generated: 1 November 2026, 14:32 GMT