How To Watch Gonzaga Bulldogs Men’s Basketball in 2025
✦ Edited and fact-checked by Junior Sports Writer Alex Vejar, our junior sports writer with over 10 years of covering sports.
One last dance in the WCC
This isn’t just another season in Spokane; it’s the end of an era. This is Gonzaga’s “Last Dance” in the West Coast Conference before the big move to the Pac-12 in 2026-27. After a 2024-25 season that felt uncharacteristically shaky at times (before a WCC Tournament win and a respectable NCAA Round of 32 exit), the mission is clear: dominate the conference one final time. The Zags even get a preview of their new conference foes, with Washington State and Oregon State joining the WCC for a brief two-year stint before rejoining a new Pac-12x.
The optimism is high, but so is the anxiety. While the frontcourt is arguably the nation’s best, led by All-American candidate Graham Ike and the electric Braden Huff, the Zags have an entirely new backcourt built from the transfer portal. The season’s success hinges on how quickly transfers like Adam Miller and Jalen Warley can gel with the system. It also depends on the health of sharpshooter Steele Venters, who feels like the missing piece after sitting out all of last year.
Watching it all unfold will require a map. Games are spread across ESPN, ESPN2, CBS Sports Network, TNT, truTV, and a crucial one-off on Peacock, with the bulk of the WCC schedule living on ESPN+. I’ve sorted through all of it to build the definitive guide on how to watch Gonzaga basketball live for their historic 2025–2026 campaign.
2025–2026 Gonzaga men’s basketball TV schedule
The Zags waste no time, tipping off the season on November 3 against Texas Southern on ESPN+. The non-conference slate is a monster, designed to test that new backcourt immediately. We’ll get early measurements against Creighton (Nov. 11), Alabama (Nov. 24), Kentucky (Dec. 5), and UCLA (Dec. 13), all on national TV.
Mark your calendar for December 21, as the rivalry game against Oregon is exclusively on Peacock. The WCC schedule, or the “Last Dance” tour, features new trips to Pullman (Jan. 15) and Corvallis (Feb. 7) before the all-important home-and-home with rival Saint Mary’s, which concludes the regular season on February 28.
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Southern Tigers | Monday, Nov. 3 | 9:00 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Oklahoma Sooners | Saturday, Nov. 8 | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN+ |
| Creighton (#23) | Tuesday, Nov. 11 | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN+ |
| At Arizona State Sun Devils | Friday, Nov. 14 | 11:00 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Southern Utah Thunderbirds | Monday, Nov. 17 | TBD | ESPN+ |
| At Alabama (#15) | Monday, Nov. 24 | 9:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Maryland Terrapins | Tuesday, Nov. 25 | 9:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Kentucky (#9) | Friday, Dec. 5 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| North Florida Ospreys | Sunday, Dec. 7 | TBD | TBA |
| UCLA (#12) | Saturday, Dec. 13 | 11:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Campbell Fighting Camels | Wednesday, Dec. 17 | TBD | TBA |
| Oregon Ducks | Sunday, Dec. 21 | TBD | TBA |
| At Pepperdine Waves | Sunday, Dec. 28 | TBD | TBA |
| At San Diego Toreros | Tuesday, Dec. 30 | TBD | TBA |
| Seattle U Redhawks | Friday, Jan. 2 | TBD | TBA |
| Loyola Marymount Lions | Sunday, Jan. 4 | TBD | TBA |
| Santa Clara Broncos | Thursday, Jan. 8 | 11:30 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| At Washington State Cougars | Thursday, Jan. 15 | 10:00 p.m. | CBS Sports Network |
| At Seattle U Redhawks | Saturday, Jan. 17 | TBD | TBA |
| Pepperdine Waves | Tuesday, Jan. 20 | TBD | TBA |
| San Francisco Dons | Saturday, Jan. 24 | 8:00 p.m. | CBS Sports Network |
| At Portland Pilots | Tuesday, Feb. 3 | TBD | TBA |
| At Oregon State Beavers | Saturday, Feb. 7 | TBD | TBA |
| Washington State Cougars | Tuesday, Feb. 10 | 11:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Santa Clara Broncos | Saturday, Feb. 14 | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| At San Francisco Dons | Wednesday, Feb. 18 | 11:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Pacific Tigers | Saturday, Feb. 21 | TBD | TBA |
| Portland Pilots | Tuesday, Feb. 24 | TBD | TBA |
Data effective as of post date.
Best TV plans for watching Gonzaga men’s basketball
To be a Zags fan outside of Spokane, you basically need two things: a “foundational” TV plan that gets you the national channels (ESPN, ESPN2, CBS Sports Network, TNT, truTV) and a subscription to ESPN Select. This combo will cover about 95% of the schedule. Then, you just need to budget for that one-off Peacock game.
My top recommendation for a foundational plan is Stream with DIRECTV (CHOICE package) or Fubo. Both carry the full suite of ESPN channels, CBSSN, and the Turner networks (TNT, truTV) needed for the Players Era Festival and March Madness. Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV are also strong contenders, but always double-check their channel lineups for CBSSN, as that’s a common omission. If you’re in the Inland Northwest, a live TV streaming service will also get you KHQ, though those games are on ESPN+ for everyone else.
No matter which live TV service you pick, you must subscribe to ESPN Select to get the majority of the WCC games on ESPN+. You will also need Peacock for the single Dec. 21 game against Oregon. My advice? Sign up for Peacock for one month in December and cancel it. For fans in rural areas, a traditional satellite package from DIRECTV or DISH will get you all the national channels, but you’ll still need a solid internet connection for those ESPN+ and Peacock streams.
How to watch Gonzaga men’s basketball FAQ
Where can I watch Gonzaga men's basketball for free?
Finding a free, legal stream is tough. Your best bet is using a digital antenna to pick up local channels like KHQ in the Spokane area, though those games are simulcast on ESPN+. Some marquee non-conference games might air on CBS, which an antenna can also pick up, but none are on this year's schedule.
How can I stream Gonzaga basketball without cable?
Your best bet is a "streaming stack." Combine a live TV streaming service like Fubo or Stream with DIRECTV (for national games on ESPN, CBS Sports Network, TNT) with a separate subscription to ESPN Select (for most WCC games). You'll also need Peacock Premium for the December 21 game.
Can I watch Gonzaga basketball on ESPN+?
Yes, and you absolutely must have it. ESPN+ is the primary home for most WCC regular-season games. It also streams the non-conference home games, like the opener, and simulcasts the regional games on KHQ/SWX for fans outside the local broadcast area.
What channel is the Gonzaga game on?
This is the million-dollar question. It changes almost every night! Key games are on ESPN, ESPN2, or CBS Sports Network. The Players Era tournament is on TNT and truTV. The Oregon game is on Peacock. Most WCC games are on ESPN+. Your best bet is to check the schedule above.
Why you should trust us
Our CableTV.com editorial team cross-referenced the official Gonzaga 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.
