How To Watch Kansas State Wildcats Women’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 Kansas State women’s basketball
Kansas State women’s basketball was an absolute blast to watch last season. A 28–8 record, a quarterfinal finish in the tough Big 12, and a thrilling run to the Sweet Sixteen had the program back in the national conversation. That team, built around the singular dominance of Ayoka Lee, was special. But in an offseason that triggered a massive transfer exodus, that entire core is gone. And I mean everyone. Star guard Serena Sundell is now in the WNBA, while the rest of the starting lineup graduated or transferred.
This is a complete and total rebuild, forcing head coach Jeff Mittie to recruit an entirely new foundation from the transfer portal. The new-look roster is headlined by two-time All-WCC guard Tess Heal (from Santa Clara/Stanford) and, in a fascinating move, Nastja Claessens. Claessens is a 6-foot-2 Belgian forward who was already drafted by the WNBA (30th overall by the Mystics) but chose to play collegiately first. The team’s identity will transform from Lee’s post-centric offense to a fast, versatile, guard-driven system that has to build chemistry on the fly in the demanding Big 12 Conference.
Fortunately, the Kansas State viewing experience is pretty straightforward. The vast majority of the TV schedule will live on ESPN+, with marquee games appearing on FS1 and ESPN2. In this guide, I’ll map out exactly how to watch K-State WBB games as this exciting new era begins.
2025–2026 Kansas State women’s basketball TV schedule
Kansas State kicks things off this season at home in Bramlage Coliseum on Monday, November 3, against Omaha. But the first major test for this new group comes over Thanksgiving at the Cancun Challenge, where they’ll face the tough slate of Columbia, North Carolina, and South Dakota State.
In the expanded Big 12, the Sunflower Showdown rivalry games against Kansas remain the dates to circle. The ‘Cats head to Lawrence on January 25 and will host the Jayhawks on February 21. The regular season concludes on March 1 with a huge home game against Iowa State.
Here’s a closer look at the complete 2025–2026 K-State women’s basketball schedule. I’ll update channel listings as the season progresses.
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha Mavericks | Monday, Nov. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| At SMU Mustangs | Saturday, Nov. 8 | 5:00 p.m. | ACC Extra |
| Lamar Cardinals | Monday, Nov. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| South Dakota Coyotes | Thursday, Nov. 13 | 5:00 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Texas A&M Aggies | Sunday, Nov. 16 | 2:00 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Troy Trojans | Tuesday, Nov. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| At Green Bay Phoenix | Saturday, Nov. 22 | 2:00 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Columbia Lions | Thursday, Nov. 27 | 1:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At North Carolina (#11) | Friday, Nov. 28 | 11:00 a.m. | TBA |
| South Dakota State Jackrabbits | Saturday, Nov. 29 | 11:00 a.m. | TBA |
| At Ole Miss (#12) | Sunday, Dec. 7 | 3:00 p.m. | TBA |
| San Diego State Aztecs | Wednesday, Dec. 10 | 12:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Creighton Bluejays | Sunday, Dec. 14 | 3:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At TCU (#17) | Saturday, Dec. 20 | TBD | TBA |
| West Virginia Mountaineers | Sunday, Jan. 4 | TBD | TBA |
| At Houston Cougars | Wednesday, Jan. 7 | TBD | TBA |
| Utah | Saturday, Jan. 10 | TBD | TBA |
| At Texas Tech Lady Raiders | Saturday, Jan. 17 | TBD | TBA |
| Houston Cougars | Wednesday, Jan. 21 | TBD | TBA |
| At Kansas Jayhawks | Sunday, Jan. 25 | TBD | TBA |
| Colorado Buffaloes | Thursday, Jan. 29 | TBD | TBA |
| At Arizona State Sun Devils | Sunday, Feb. 1 | TBD | TBA |
| At Arizona Wildcats | Wednesday, Feb. 4 | TBD | TBA |
| BYU Cougars | Saturday, Feb. 7 | TBD | TBA |
| Oklahoma State Cowgirls (#22) | Tuesday, Feb. 10 | TBD | TBA |
| At Iowa State (#14) | Sunday, Feb. 15 | TBD | TBA |
| At UCF Knights | Wednesday, Feb. 18 | TBD | TBA |
| Kansas Jayhawks | Saturday, Feb. 21 | TBD | TBA |
| At Baylor (#16) | Monday, Feb. 23 | TBD | TBA |
| Iowa State (#14) | Sunday, March 1 | TBD | TBA |
Data effective as of post date.
Best TV plans for watching Kansas State women’s basketball
To follow K-State women’s basketball this season, ESPN+ via an ESPN Select or Unlimited subscription is a must-have. But you can actually get all of that coverage and more through live TV providers like DIRECTV, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV. Each of those services offers complimentary ESPN Unlimited access depending on your chosen TV plan.
I prefer Hulu + Live TV for watching college basketball because it integrates all ACC Network Extra (ACCNX) and ESPN+ coverage into the Hulu app. That means you don’t have to jump between different apps to watch most of the Wildcats’ games. The only time app-hopping is completely unavoidable is when Kansas State competes in the Cancun Challenge. All of those tournament games stream exclusively on FloHoops, which is a pricy service for just three matchups.
How to watch Kansas State women’s basketball FAQ
How can I stream Kansas State basketball without cable?
You can stream most K-State games using any live TV streaming service that offers ESPN and FOX Sports channels. I prefer Hulu + Live TV for its integrated ESPN+ access, but you can also go a cheaper route with standalone streaming services. This season, a combination of ESPN Unlimited, FOX One, and FloHoops will have you completely covered.
Can I watch Kansas State basketball on ESPN+?
Yes, ESPN+ (now in the rebranded ESPN Select plan) is the primary broadcast partner for K-State and the Big 12. Nearly all games not broadcast on a major national network (such as FS1 or ESPN2) will stream exclusively in the ESPN app.
What happened to Ayoka Lee?
After a historic, record-breaking career, Ayoka Lee graduated from Kansas State University and chose not to pursue a professional basketball career. The 2025–2026 Wildcats consist of a completely rebuilt roster, now led by new additions like Tess Heal and Nastja Claessens.
Why you should trust us
Our CableTV.com editorial team cross-referenced the official Kansas State women’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.
