How To Watch Arkansas Razorbacks Men’s Basketball in 2025

✦ Edited and fact-checked by Sports Editor Taylor Kujawa, our resident TV expert with over eight years of covering sports.

A closer look at Arkansas men’s basketball

Last year was a “tale of two seasons.” After a rocky 1–6 start to SEC play, John Calipari’s first-year squad gradually found its footing and transformed. That team rallied to win four of its last five, snagged a No. 10 seed, and then upset Kansas and St. John’s to reach the NCAA Sweet Sixteen. The “Calipari Hysteria” was officially validated. That late-season surge was both a fun run and a foundational preview of what can be. Naturally, the expectations in Fayetteville are much higher this season.

Of course, this is a Calipari-built team, which means reloading is a way of life. The Hogs lost their top three scorers from that Sweet Sixteen team, including Adou Thiero to the NBA and Boogie Fland to the transfer portal. To replace that production, Calipari brought in a robust freshman class, headlined by two five-star guards: Darius Acuff Jr. and Meleek Thomas. The entire season will hinge on how they mesh with the returning core of DJ Wagner, Karter Knox, and Billy Richmond III. Calipari also added much-needed toughness and size from the portal with Nick Pringle and Malique Ewin.

The schedule is a true test, with non-conference battles against Michigan State, Duke, and Houston. But let’s be honest, the entire college basketball world is focused on January 31, when Kentucky comes to Bud Walton Arena. It is, without a doubt, one of the biggest rivalry games this season.

Figuring out how to watch every dribble can be tricky, as most Razorbacks games are split across ESPN channels, SEC Network, and SEC Network+ (SECN+). To make it simple, I’ve laid out the full TV schedule and my expert recommendations on the best ways to watch.

2025–2026 Arkansas men’s basketball TV schedule

Coach Calipari has scheduled a brutal non-conference slate to forge this team’s identity before the SEC grind begins. The Hogs open the season at Bud Walton Arena on November 3, but the first major tests come quickly with a road game at Michigan State (Nov. 8) and a neutral-site showdown with Duke in Chicago (Nov. 27).

The SEC opener on January 3 against Tennessee will be a massive measuring stick. But of course, we’re all excited for that game on January 31. Calipari against Kentucky. In Fayetteville. It’s going to be electric. Check out the full Razorbacks TV schedule in the table below.

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Best TV plans for watching Arkansas men’s basketball

Here’s the most important thing to understand about watching SEC sports: You need a TV provider that carries SEC Network. That’s non-negotiable.

The good news is that this is simpler than in other conferences. You don’t need to buy a separate streaming subscription like B1G+ or Peacock. Instead, many early-season and non-conference home games air on SEC Network+, which is a digital-only stream. You unlock access to SECN+ for free in the ESPN app simply by logging in with your valid TV provider credentials.

So, the whole strategy is just finding the best service that carries the SEC Network.

My top recommendations for the most straightforward, all-in-one experience are Hulu + Live TV and Stream with DIRECTV. Both include the entire ESPN family (ESPN, ESPN2, SEC Network) and other core college basketball channels in their base packages. Hulu includes SECN+ games within its own app, but you can also sign into the ESPN app with your Hulu or DIRECTV account to stream that content.

If you are a more budget-focused cord-cutter, the new ESPN Unlimited service is a great option. It comes with every ESPN channel, as well as access to SEC Network and SECN+. You’ll just need a separate service for games on CBS Sports, FOX Sports, and TNT Sports channels.

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