How To Watch Auburn Tigers Men’s Basketball in 2025
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A closer look at the 2025–2026 Auburn Tigers men’s basketball season
Last season was the stuff of dreams. Auburn, led by SEC Player of the Year Johni Broome, secured a #1 overall seed and cut down the nets as SEC regular-season champions before their Final Four run. Now, the encore. With Broome and a core of veteran leaders gone, the program belongs to new head coach Steven Pearl and star sophomore guard Tahaad Pettiford. This is a “reload, not rebuild” situation, with high-impact transfers like Keyshawn Hall (UCF) and Keshawn Murphy (Mississippi State) expected to fill the gaps immediately.
The transition to Coach Pearl the younger will be a trial by fire. The Tigers face one of the toughest non-conference schedules in the nation, which will test this new roster before SEC play even begins.
The vast majority of the schedule will air across the ESPN family of networks—primarily SEC Network, ESPN, and ESPN2. Games not on the main channels will stream on SEC Network+ via the ESPN app. However, to see every game, you’ll also need Peacock for a key non-conference showdown and access to TNT Sports for the Las Vegas tournament. My goal is to help you figure out exactly what channel the Auburn basketball game is on and find the best plan to watch this new era unfold.
2025–2026 Auburn Tigers men’s basketball TV schedule
There is no grace period for this new team. The season tips off on November 3, but the real tests against preseason favorites come fast. Auburn will face No. 2 Houston, travel to No. 13 Arizona, and compete in the new Players Era Men’s Championship in Las Vegas—all before Christmas.
The holiday clash with No. 1 Purdue on December 20 is a Peacock exclusive, so mark that one on your calendar. SEC play features massive home games against No. 15 Alabama (February 7) and No. 9 Kentucky (February 21), followed by the regular-season finale on March 7 in Tuscaloosa.
Here is a look at how to watch every game on the 2025–2026 Auburn basketball schedule. As the season progresses, the TV schedule will fill in, so bookmark this page for the latest updates.
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | Monday, Nov. 3 | 8:00 p.m. | SECN+ |
| Merrimack Warriors | Thursday, Nov. 6 | 8:00 p.m. | SECN+ |
| Wofford Terriers | Tuesday, Nov. 11 | 8:00 p.m. | SECN+ |
| Houston (#2) | Sunday, Nov. 16 | 3:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| Jackson State Tigers | Wednesday, Nov. 19 | 9:00 p.m. | SEC Network |
| Oregon Ducks | Monday, Nov. 24 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Michigan (#7) | Tuesday, Nov. 25 | 8:30 p.m. | TBA |
| NC State Wolfpack | Wednesday, Dec. 3 | 9:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| At Arizona (#13) | Saturday, Dec. 6 | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| Chattanooga Mocs | Saturday, Dec. 13 | 4:30 p.m. | SEC Network |
| At Purdue (#1) | Saturday, Dec. 20 | 6:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Queens University Royals | Monday, Dec. 29 | 10:00 p.m. | SEC Network |
| At Georgia Bulldogs | Saturday, Jan. 3 | 1:00 p.m. | SEC Network |
| Texas A&M Aggies | Tuesday, Jan. 6 | 9:00 p.m. | SEC Network |
| Arkansas (#14) | Saturday, Jan. 10 | TBD | TBA |
| At Missouri Tigers | Tuesday, Jan. 13 | TBD | TBA |
| South Carolina Gamecocks | Saturday, Jan. 17 | 6:00 p.m. | SEC Network |
| At Ole Miss Rebels | Tuesday, Jan. 20 | TBD | TBA |
| At Florida (#3) | Saturday, Jan. 24 | TBD | TBA |
| Texas | Wednesday, Jan. 28 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| At Tennessee (#18) | Saturday, Jan. 31 | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Alabama (#15) | Saturday, Feb. 7 | TBD | TBA |
| Vanderbilt Commodores | Tuesday, Feb. 10 | 7:00 p.m. | SEC Network |
| At Arkansas (#14) | Saturday, Feb. 14 | 8:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Mississippi State Bulldogs | Wednesday, Feb. 18 | 9:00 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Kentucky (#9) | Saturday, Feb. 21 | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| At Oklahoma Sooners | Tuesday, Feb. 24 | TBD | TBA |
| Ole Miss Rebels | Saturday, Feb. 28 | 8:30 p.m. | SEC Network |
| LSU Tigers | Tuesday, March 3 | 10:00 p.m. | SEC Network |
| At Alabama (#15) | Saturday, March 7 | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN |
Data effective as of post date.
Best TV plans for watching Auburn Tigers men’s basketball
To get 100% of the Auburn basketball schedule, you need a multi-platform plan. The foundation is the ESPN family of networks (ESPN, ESPN2, SEC Network). You will also need Peacock for one game and the TNT Sports channels (TNT and truTV) for the Las Vegas tournament.
My top recommendation for the most complete, all-in-one setup is Hulu + Live TV. Its base plan includes all ESPN channels (SEC Network included), as well as TNT and truTV for the Players Era tournament. This package also includes subscriptions to Disney+ and ESPN+, giving you a massive amount of content for one price.
If you’re looking for a more budget-focused setup, Sling TV is a great à la carte option. You’ll need the Sling Orange plan (which includes ESPN, ESPN2, and TNT) along with the Sports Extra add-on (which includes SEC Network). This combination gets you almost everything. For fans in rural areas, traditional satellite from DIRECTV also offers packages with all the necessary sports channels.
No matter which of those TV services you choose, remember this: You will still need to subscribe to Peacock separately for the December 20 game against Purdue.
How to watch Auburn Tigers men’s basketball FAQ
Where can I watch Auburn men's basketball for free?
The best way to watch Auburn men's basketball for free is with a digital TV antenna, which will get you any marquee games (including March Madness) that air on your local ABC or CBS affiliate. For games on cable channels like ESPN and SEC Network, your best bet is to use a live TV streaming free trial from a service like DIRECTV or Fubo.
How can I stream Auburn basketball without cable?
You have several excellent options. The best streaming services for Auburn fans are Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and DIRECTV, as they all carry the essential college basketball channels in their base plans. A cheaper alternative is ESPN Unlimited, which includes every ESPN channel and SEC Network.
Can I watch Auburn basketball on Peacock?
You can watch one key game on Peacock. The Tigers' non-conference matchup against preseason No. 1 Purdue on December 20, 2025, will stream exclusively on Peacock. The rest of the season's games won't be on that platform.
How can I listen to the Auburn basketball game on the radio?
You can listen to the Auburn Sports Network broadcast for every game. The "Voice of the Tigers," Andy Burcham, has the call. You can stream the audio feed for free on the Auburn Gameday app, the official athletics website, or the TuneIn app.
Why you should trust us
This guide and its TV provider recommendations are the result of in-depth research by the CableTV.com editorial team. We analyzed the full 2025–2026 Auburn broadcast schedule and compared it with the channel lineups of 13 major TV providers, helping us identify the services that offer the most value and comprehensive coverage for Tigers fans this season.
This guide is updated regularly throughout the season to ensure our information is accurate. To learn more about our methods, check out our How We Rank page.
