How To Watch LSU Tigers 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 LSU women’s basketball
The LSU Tigers are in for a complete strategic shift after a 31–6 finish and Elite Eight run last season. With key players like Angel Reese and Aneesah Morrow long gone to the WNBA, head coach Kim Mulkey has reworked her roster in Baton Rouge with a new class of recruits and transfers. The program has moved from a post-centric offense to what could be a fast and dynamic guard-heavy team.
The foundation is the elite returning duo of senior Flau’jae Johnson and junior Mikaylah Williams. They are now the undisputed cornerstones. Around them, Mulkey has built an embarrassment of riches. She landed star guard MiLaysia Fulwiley from rival South Carolina via the transfer portal. That move alone sent shockwaves through the SEC and got the fan base buzzing. The core question is no longer if LSU has the talent, but how the new squad will mesh and improve over recent seasons.
The Tigers’ national prominence means they have a massive TV footprint. You’ll find them on ABC, ESPN, and SEC Network. For all other games, ESPN+ and SEC Network+ (SECN+) will be your streaming must-haves. If all that channel lingo went over your head, don’t worry. My job is to make sure you know exactly how to watch LSU women’s basketball games ahead of every tip-off.
2025–2026 LSU women’s basketball TV schedule
The Tigers start the 2025–2026 season at home on Tuesday, November 4, against Houston Christian. The schedule is highlighted by a historic effort to elevate HBCU programs, with four matchups against HBCU teams. There’s also a marquee non-conference test on December 4, with a trip to Durham for the ACC/SEC Challenge against Duke.
SEC play begins on New Year’s Day against Kentucky. Sprinkled in are two exciting matchups against Texas on January 11 (at home) and February 5 (on the road). But the main date I have circled on the LSU TV schedule is Saturday, February 14. That’s when South Carolina comes to the PMAC for a Valentine’s Day showdown that will air in primetime on ABC, marking MiLaysia Fulwiley’s first game against her former team.
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Christian Huskies | Tuesday, Nov. 4 | 8:00 p.m. | SECN+ |
| SE Louisiana Lady Lions | Thursday, Nov. 6 | 8:00 p.m. | SECN+ |
| At Georgia Southern Eagles | Sunday, Nov. 9 | 2:00 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Charlotte 49ers | Wednesday, Nov. 12 | 8:00 p.m. | SECN+ |
| At Tulane Green Wave | Monday, Nov. 17 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPNU |
| Alcorn State Lady Braves | Thursday, Nov. 20 | 8:00 p.m. | SECN+ |
| Marist Red Foxes | Friday, Nov. 28 | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Washington State | Saturday, Nov. 29 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| At Duke | Thursday, Dec. 4 | 9:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| At New Orleans Privateers | Sunday, Dec. 7 | 4:00 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters | Saturday, Dec. 13 | 6:00 p.m. | ESPNU |
| Morgan State Lady Bears | Tuesday, Dec. 16 | 12:00 p.m. | SECN+ |
| UT Arlington Mavericks | Sunday, Dec. 21 | 2:00 p.m. | SEC Network |
| Alabama State Lady Hornets | Sunday, Dec. 28 | 4:00 p.m. | SEC Network |
| Kentucky Wildcats | Thursday, Jan. 1 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Vanderbilt | Sunday, Jan. 4 | 5:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| At Georgia Lady Bulldogs | Thursday, Jan. 8 | 6:30 p.m. | SECN+ |
| Texas | Sunday, Jan. 11 | 3:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| At Oklahoma | Sunday, Jan. 18 | 3:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Texas A&M Aggies | Thursday, Jan. 22 | 9:00 p.m. | SEC Network |
| Florida Gators | Monday, Jan. 26 | 8:00 p.m. | SEC Network |
| Arkansas Razorbacks | Thursday, Jan. 29 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Alabama Crimson Tide | Sunday, Feb. 1 | 12:00 p.m. | SEC Network |
| At Texas | Thursday, Feb. 5 | 9:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| At Auburn Tigers | Sunday, Feb. 8 | 2:00 p.m. | SEC Network |
| South Carolina | Saturday, Feb. 14 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| At Ole Miss | Thursday, Feb. 19 | 9:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| Missouri Tigers | Sunday, Feb. 22 | 4:00 p.m. | SEC Network |
| Tennessee | Thursday, Feb. 26 | 6:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| At Mississippi State Bulldogs | Sunday, March 1 | 4:00 p.m. | SEC Network |
Data effective as of post date.
Best TV plans for watching LSU women’s basketball
To follow the Tigers this season, your entire TV plan needs to be built around the ESPN family of networks. There are two categories of games: the major national broadcasts and the digital-only streams. The biggest games will air on linear channels: ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and SEC Network. The rest of the schedule will stream exclusively through ESPN+ and SECN+ via the ESPN app.
The easiest, most straightforward subscription that gets you all of that ESPN and SEC coverage is ESPN Unlimited ($29.99/mo.). But if you want a more robust live TV plan, I recommend going with Hulu + Live TV ($88.99–$99.99/mo.). It includes all the necessary ESPN and SEC channels, plus you’ll get other must-have sports networks from FOX Sports and TNT Sports.
Pro tip: Already have a cable or satellite package that includes SEC Network? You don’t need a separate subscription for SECN+. Just download the ESPN app and log in with your TV provider credentials to stream all those digital-only games at no extra cost. Your provider may even include complimentary ESPN Unlimited access for those ESPN+ exclusives.
How to watch LSU women’s basketball FAQ
Where can I watch LSU women's basketball for free?
You have two main strategies for watching LSU games for free. The best truly free way is with a digital TV antenna, which will get you marquee matchups on your local ABC affiliate. For all the games on premium channels like ESPN and SEC Network, your best (legal) option is to use a free live TV streaming trial from a service like DIRECTV or Fubo.
How can I stream LSU basketball without cable?
The best way to watch LSU basketball without cable is with either an ESPN Unlimited subscription or a live TV streaming service. Services like DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, and Fubo will give you access to all the essential channels (ABC, ESPN, SEC Network) needed to watch every televised game and unlock the SEC Network+ streams on the ESPN app.
Do I need ESPN+ or SEC Network to watch LSU?
Yes, you'll need both to be fully covered this season. Many of LSU's biggest conference games will air on SEC Network, while occasional streaming exclusives will appear on ESPN+.
How can I watch MiLaysia Fulwiley's LSU debut?
MiLaysia Fulwiley's official debut as an LSU Tiger will be in the season opener on November 4 against Houston Christian. SEC Network+ will carry that game, which you can stream in the ESPN app by logging in with an ESPN Unlimited subscription or a valid TV provider that includes the SEC Network.
Why you should trust us
Our CableTV.com editorial team cross-referenced the official LSU 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.
