How To Watch BYU Cougars Men’s Basketball in 2025
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In his first season, head coach Kevin Young led BYU on a shocking run to the Sweet 16, tying for third in the brutal Big 12. That scrappy, overachieving 2024–2025 team is now gone, having lost star Egor Demin to the NBA draft and key playmakers Dallin Hall, Fousseyni Traore, and Trevin Knell. This season, the narrative is completely different. Don’t call it a rebuild; it’s the most aggressive reload in program history.
Coach Young landed the No. 3 recruiting class in the nation, headlined by AJ Dybantsa, the consensus No. 1 overall recruit and the favorite to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The hype is sky-high, though a recent exhibition loss to Nebraska has fans online buzzing about the team’s chemistry and lack of a true, proven point guard. The pressure is on returning senior Richie Saunders and five-star Baylor transfer Rob Wright III to run the offense and feed the new superstar.
As a member of the Big 12, the Cougars’ games are spread across a massive media rights deal. You’ll find them on ESPN, ESPN2, FOX, FS1, and CBS Sports Network. But the most critical streaming services will be Big 12 Now on ESPN+ for exclusive games and Peacock for two key non-conference matchups. I’ve sorted through the entire 2025–2026 BYU basketball roster and schedule to build the ultimate guide to watching BYU men’s basketball this season.
2025–2026 BYU men’s basketball TV schedule
This schedule is a monster. The season opener on November 3 is a blockbuster against Villanova on TNT. Before conference play even begins, the new-look Cougars will face preseason No. 4 UConn on FOX, No. 24 Wisconsin on Peacock, and a loaded field at the ESPN Events Invitational over Thanksgiving.
Then the Big 12 gauntlet is relentless, starting January 3 at Kansas State. The schedule features two rivalry games against new conference foe Utah, including a Saturday night primetime matchup on FOX. The toughest stretch of the season comes in back-to-back weeks, with BYU traveling to No. 19 Kansas and then hosting No. 2 Houston.
Here is a look at every game on the 2025–2026 BYU men’s basketball schedule.
Every game and channel of the 2025–2026 BYU men's basketball season
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova Wildcats | Monday, Nov. 3 | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, TruTV |
| Holy Cross Crusaders | Saturday, Nov. 8 | 9:00 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Delaware Blue Hens | Tuesday, Nov. 11 | 9:00 p.m. | CBS Sports Network |
| UConn (#4) | Saturday, Nov. 15 | 7:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Wisconsin (#24) | Friday, Nov. 21 | 4:00 p.m. | Peacock |
| At Miami Hurricanes | Thursday, Nov. 27 | 5:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| California Baptist Lancers | Wednesday, Dec. 3 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Clemson Tigers | Tuesday, Dec. 9 | 6:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| UC Riverside Highlanders | Saturday, Dec. 13 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Pacific Tigers | Tuesday, Dec. 16 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Abilene Christian Wildcats | Friday, Dec. 19 | 9:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Eastern Washington Eagles | Monday, Dec. 22 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Kansas State Wildcats | Saturday, Jan. 3 | 1:30 p.m. | CBS |
| Arizona State Sun Devils | Wednesday, Jan. 7 | 9:00 p.m. | Peacock |
| At Utah Utes | Saturday, Jan. 10 | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| TCU Horned Frogs | Wednesday, Jan. 14 | 11:00 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| At Texas Tech (#10) | Saturday, Jan. 17 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Utah Utes | Saturday, Jan. 24 | 5:30 p.m. | FOX |
| Arizona (#13) | Monday, Jan. 26 | 9:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| At Oklahoma State Cowboys | Wednesday, Feb. 4 | 9:00 p.m. | FS1 |
| Houston (#2) | Saturday, Feb. 7 | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| At Baylor Bears | Tuesday, Feb. 10 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Colorado Buffaloes | Saturday, Feb. 14 | 4:00 p.m. | FS1 |
| At Arizona (#13) | Wednesday, Feb. 18 | 9:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| Iowa State (#16) | Saturday, Feb. 21 | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| UCF Knights | Tuesday, Feb. 24 | 11:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Cincinnati Bearcats | Tuesday, March 3 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Texas Tech (#10) | Saturday, March 7 | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN |
Data effective as of post date.
Best TV plans for watching BYU men’s basketball
BYU has one of the most complicated TV schedules in all of college basketball. To get 100% coverage, you need a foundational live TV service plus two separate streaming subscriptions. The core channels you need are the ESPN family of channels, FOX, FS1, and CBS Sports Network (CBSSN). The essential add-ons are Big 12 Now on ESPN+ and a separate Peacock subscription.
My top recommendation for the most complete, one-stop shop is Hulu + Live TV. Its base plan includes all the ESPN channels, FS1, CBSSN, and TNT/truTV (for the opener), and it automatically bundles ESPN+ at no extra cost. This gets you the vast majority of games in one bill. YouTube TV and Fubo are also strong options that carry most of the linear channels, but you will have to subscribe to ESPN+ separately.
No matter which of those live TV services you choose, you will still need to subscribe to a Peacock Premium plan (starting at $10.99/mo.) to get the exclusive games against Wisconsin and Arizona State. That’s the only way to guarantee you can watch every BYU basketball game live this season.
How to watch BYU men’s basketball FAQ
Where can I watch BYU men's basketball for free?
Games that air on national broadcast networks like FOX or CBS (like the January 3 game at K-State) can be watched for free with a simple over-the-air digital antenna. For all other games, your only "free" option is to use a limited-time free trial from a live TV streaming service like Fubo or DIRECTV.
How can I stream BYU basketball without cable?
The best way is with a live TV streaming service. Hulu + Live TV is my top pick because it includes the main linear channels (ESPN, FS1, etc.) and bundles Big 12 Now on ESPN+. You can also use services like Sling TV, DIRECTV, or Fubo to get the main channels.
Can I watch BYU basketball on ESPN+?
Yes, and you absolutely must have it. Big 12 Now on ESPN+ is available through ESPN Select, the exclusive streaming home for many college sports live events. These games are not available on the regular ESPN channels, so a subscription is essential for any serious Cougar fan. Fortunately, some providers (like DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, and Spectrum) include ESPN Unlimited access at no extra cost.
Who are the BYU basketball radio announcers?
The "Voice of the Cougars," Greg Wrubell, handles the play-by-play for all games and is a must-listen for BYU fans. He is joined by analyst Mark Durrant. You can listen to their broadcast for free on the BYUradio app or on their flagship station, KSL NewsRadio (102.7 FM / 1160 AM).
Why you should trust us
Our CableTV.com editorial team cross-referenced the official BYU men’s basketball schedule with the channel lineups of every major TV provider. Using those details, we selected our viewing recommendations based on channel availability, pricing, and ease of use.
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.
