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It's a rematch 65 years in the making.

It was in 1957 when UNC and Kansas faced off in the national championship game, albeit in a drastically different format. Then, just 23 schools played in the tournament, as opposed to the zaftig field we have today.

It was a game to remember: The Tar Heels won their first championship in a triple-overtime win over the Jayhawks, and they had to defeat basketball icon Wilt Chamberlain to do it. Chamberlain would win the tournament's Most Outstanding Player despite playing on the losing team.

MORE: Watch UNC vs. Kansas on Sling TV

Well, heading into their seventh overall meeting in the NCAA Tournament, the Jayhawks hold a 4-2 tournament series lead over the Tar Heels, despite North Carolina holding the biggest win. The last time the two teams met in the tourney was in 2013, with Kansas handing UNC a 70-58 beatdown.

Hopefully this year's tournament matchup is more reminiscent of their '50s throwdown than 2013.

Here's what you should know to catch the showdown on blue bloods on Monday:

What time does the NCAA Tournament championship start?

• Tipoff: 9:20 p.m. ET/6:20 p.m. PT

Tipoff for the national title game UNC and Kansas is 9:20 p.m. ET on Monday, April 4. The time, while a bit later in the evening on the East Coast, is the customary tipoff time for the game to start.

What channel is UNC vs. Kansas on tonight?

• TV channel: TBS
• Live stream: Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, March Madness Live

Unlike recent years, the March Madness final will air on TBS, as opposed to CBS. There will be familiar voices on the call, however: Jim Nantz will be on the play-by-play mic, with Bill Raftery and Grant Hill filling out the broadcast booth. Tracy Wolfson will work the sidelines.

For those looking to live stream the NCAA Tournament final, there are several options, including YouTube TV, Hulu+ Live TV and DirecTV Stream.

Sling TV's Blue package offers the cheapest solution, at $24.99 for the first month:

UNC NCAA Tournament 2022 record

Kansas NCAA Tournament 2022 record

Where is the NCAA Tournament championship in 2022?

• Location: Caesars Superdome

The Caesars Superdome — formerly known as the Mercedes-Benz Superdome — hosts the Kansas vs. UNC showdown.

This is the first time since 2012 that the final game of the March Madness tournament will be in "NOLA." Kansas lost to Kentucky 67-59.

Who won the national championship in 2021?

The Baylor Bears were the sole survivors of the 2021 March Madness tournament, holding off Gonzaga to win their first hoops championship. 

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