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Quick response: The best way to watch the 2024 Big Ten Tournament is with a free trial of DirecTV Stream or fubo.
The 2024 Big Ten Tournament provides some of the most exciting college basketball games of the year in the country, with top teams like Purdue, Illinois, Nebraska and Northwestern putting on stellar performances. We are now just a few games away from the Big Ten Championship, which will take place on Sunday, March 17, before March Madness next week.
Want to watch the last few Big Ten basketball games of the season? Read on. Below is a quick guide to where to watch Big Ten games (online and on TV), including how to watch Big Ten basketball for free online.
How to watch the 2024 Big Ten basketball tournament
The 2024 Big Ten Tournament airs on Peacock (Wednesdays only), Big Ten Network and CBS. For fans using cable or satellite, make sure your subscription includes the Big Ten Network and CBS. If you’ve ditched your cable box, you can watch Big Ten basketball games online using any of the live TV streaming services listed below. If you also want to watch Wednesday’s games (Maryland vs. Rutgers and Penn State vs. Michigan), you’ll also need a Peacock subscription.
Stream Big Ten basketball games on DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream carries local channels like CBS in all of its packages, and you can also watch the Big Ten Network by getting DirecTV Stream’s Sports Pack add-on. The service starts with a five-day free trial, and then the entertainment plan + sports package combo costs $84.98 per month for the first three months. After those three months, the price increases to $94.98 per month.
Stream Big Ten Basketball Games on fubo
Another great live TV streaming service with a free trial is fubo. The service’s Pro plan (its most affordable package) includes both CBS and the Big Ten Network, allowing you to stream live Big Ten basketball games online. The free trial lasts seven days, after which plans start at a discounted $59.99 for the first month, before the price increases to $79.99 per month thereafter.
Stream Big Ten basketball games on Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV is a great option if you want to consolidate your streaming setup into one account. The service includes access to 90 live TV channels (including CBS and the Big Ten Network), plus free subscriptions to ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu (on demand). That makes it a great value at $76.99 per month and means you’ll have fewer streaming fees each month. Unfortunately, however, Hulu + Live TV doesn’t offer a free trial like the two options above.
How to watch the Big Ten basketball tournament for free
If you want to watch the Big Ten Tournament without paying, check out these free trials from DirecTV Stream and fubo. Both are long enough to get you through the rest of the tournament, meaning you can stream Big Ten games through the Championship for free. Sign up for DirecTV Stream’s five-day trial here or fubo’s seven-day trial here, but just be sure to cancel to avoid fees.
2024 Big Ten Basketball Tournament Schedule
The 2024 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament is now in its first round and concludes with the championship game on Sunday, March 17. Here’s the full schedule for the remaining games (times ET):
Wednesday, March 13: First round
Game 1: No. 12 Maryland vs. No. 13 Rutgers — 6:30 p.m. on Peacock
Game 2: No. 11 Penn State vs. No. 14 Michigan — 25 minutes into Peacock’s Game 1
Thursday, March 14: Second round
Game 3: No. 8 Michigan State vs. No. 9 Minnesota — 12 p.m. on Big Ten Network
Game 4: No. 5 Wisconsin vs. Game 1 winner — 25 minutes after Game 3 on Big Ten Network
Game 5: No. 7 Iowa vs. No. 10 Ohio State — 6:30 p.m. on Big Ten Network
Game 6: No. 6 Indiana vs. Game 2 winner — 25 minutes after Game 5 on Big Ten Network
Friday, March 15: Quarter-finals
Game 7: No. 1 Purdue vs. Game 3 winner — 12:00 p.m. on Big Ten Network
Game 8: No. 4 Northwestern vs. Game 4 winner — 25 minutes after Game 7 on Big Ten Network
Game 9: No. 2 Illinois vs. Game 5 winner — 6:30 p.m. on Big Ten Network
Game 10: No. 3 Nebraska vs. Game 6 winner — 25 minutes after Game 9 on Big Ten Network
Saturday, March 16: Semi-Finals
Game 11: Game 7 winner vs. Game 8 winner — 1 p.m. CBS
Game 12: Game 9 Winner vs. Game 10 Winner — 25 minutes after Game 11 on CBS
Sunday, March 17: Championship
Game 11 winner vs. Game 12 winner — 3:30 p.m., CBS
