How To Watch Maryland Terrapins 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 Maryland women’s basketball
Last season’s Sweet 16 run was a return to form for Maryland, ending in a hard-fought battle against South Carolina. But that success came at a cost. The Terps lost their top three producers, including WNBA draft pick Shyanne Sellers, leaving massive holes in scoring, ball handling, and defense. For many programs, this would signal a long, painful rebuild. For head coach Brenda Frese, it was just an opportunity to hit the transfer portal.
And did she ever. In a stunning turn of events that got the fanbase buzzing, Maryland landed two of the single biggest prizes in the portal. Yarden Garzon, a 6’3″ guard from rival Indiana and her former team’s all-time 3-point leader, brings immediate All-Big Ten-level scoring. She’s joined by Oluchi Okananwa, the defensive-minded 2025 ACC Tournament MOP from Duke.
The offense will now run through proven senior scorer Kaylene Smikle, with the tough Bri McDaniel returning from an ACL injury to lock down the perimeter. There’s certainly reason to tune in this season. Unfortunately, this season’s viewing schedule is the most complex yet, with the majority of games split between FOX Sports and NBC Sports platforms. My goal is to make sense of this TV landscape and show you exactly how to watch Maryland women’s basketball.
2025–2026 Maryland women’s basketball TV schedule
The season tips off on November 3 at the Xfinity Center against Loyola (MD). Later that month, the Terrapins head to the Discover Puerto Rico Classic for key non-conference tests against Kentucky and Hofstra.
In December, Maryland will dive into some Big Ten matchups against Minnesota and Wisconsin before the full conference slate takes over in the new year. Mid-January marks the Terps’ grueling road trip to Los Angeles, where they’ll face USC and UCLA back-to-back. Other key home dates include marquee matchups against Ohio State (Jan. 11) and Iowa (Jan. 22).
Check out the full Terrapins TV schedule in the table below, including dates, times, and channels.
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola Maryland Greyhounds | Monday, Nov. 3 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| UMBC Retrievers | Thursday, Nov. 6 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Georgetown Hoyas | Sunday, Nov. 9 | TBD | TBA |
| Towson Tigers | Thursday, Nov. 13 | TBD | TBA |
| Princeton Tigers | Sunday, Nov. 16 | TBD | TBA |
| Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | Thursday, Nov. 20 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| George Mason Patriots | Sunday, Nov. 23 | 2:30 p.m. | Big Ten Network |
| At Kentucky Wildcats (#24) | Wednesday, Nov. 26 | 5:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Hofstra Pride | Thursday, Nov. 27 | 3:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers | Wednesday, Dec. 3 | TBD | TBA |
| At Minnesota Golden Gophers | Sunday, Dec. 7 | 4:00 p.m. | Big Ten Network |
| Delaware State Hornets | Wednesday, Dec. 10 | TBD | TBA |
| Central Connecticut Blue Devils | Friday, Dec. 19 | TBD | TBA |
| Wisconsin Badgers | Monday, Dec. 29 | TBD | TBA |
| At Illinois Fighting Illini | Thursday, Jan. 1 | 4:00 p.m. | Big Ten Network |
| Indiana Hoosiers | Sunday, Jan. 4 | 6:00 p.m. | Big Ten Network |
| At Rutgers Scarlet Knights | Thursday, Jan. 8 | TBD | B1G+ |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | Sunday, Jan. 11 | TBD | TBA |
| At USC (#18) | Thursday, Jan. 15 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At UCLA (#3) | Sunday, Jan. 18 | 4:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Iowa (#21) | Thursday, Jan. 22 | TBD | TBA |
| Washington Huskies | Wednesday, Jan. 28 | TBD | TBA |
| At Michigan State (#23) | Wednesday, Feb. 4 | TBD | TBA |
| At Nebraska Cornhuskers | Saturday, Feb. 7 | 2:00 p.m. | Big Ten Network |
| Penn State Lady Lions | Thursday, Feb. 12 | TBD | TBA |
| At Ohio State Buckeyes | Sunday, Feb. 15 | TBD | TBA |
| Purdue Boilermakers | Sunday, Feb. 22 | TBD | TBA |
| Northwestern Wildcats | Wednesday, Feb. 25 | TBD | TBA |
Data effective as of post date.
Best TV plans for watching Maryland women’s basketball
Okay, let’s untangle the Big Ten media deal. It’s complicated, and to get 100% of Maryland’s games this year, you’ll need multiple subscriptions. The games are split into two main categories.
- National broadcasts: Big Ten Network, FOX, FS1, NBC, etc.
- Streaming exclusives: B1G+, Peacock Premium, and FloHoops
Here’s the setup I recommend. First, you’ll need a foundational live TV streaming service. I recommend Hulu + Live TV because it includes every FOX Sports and NBC Sports channel alongside ESPN staples, which are crucial for watching the NCAA Tournament. This one subscription covers the core national broadcasts.
Next, you must subscribe to B1G+ and Peacock Premium. These services aren’t optional for Maryland fans because of the sheer number of games each carries. But FloHoops is more skippable if you’re okay with missing the two Discover Puerto Rico Classic games.
Paying well over $100 per month to watch Terrapin basketball is just nasty. But you can be more strategic by avoiding a robust live TV subscription and instead signing up for FOX One. That’ll get you FOX, FS1, and Big Ten Network. Then, you can add B1G+ directly to your FOX One subscription. The downside is that you’ll still need a separate Peacock Premium subscription for its NBC games and exclusives, plus you’ll want ESPN channel access come March Madness.
How to watch Maryland women’s basketball FAQ
Where can I watch Maryland women's basketball for free?
Your best free option is a digital TV antenna, which will get you any marquee Maryland games airing on your local FOX or NBC affiliate. For games on cable channels like Big Ten Network or FS1, your main strategy is to use a live TV streaming free trial from a service like YouTube TV or Fubo.
How can I stream Maryland basketball without cable?
The most complete way to watch Maryland basketball without cable is with a combination of streaming subscriptions. A live TV streaming service (like Hulu + Live TV or Fubo) will get you FOX Sports and NBC Sports channels. But you'll also need subscriptions to B1G+, Peacock Premium, and FloHoops this season.
Can I watch Maryland basketball on Peacock?
Yes, a Peacock Premium subscription is essential for watching any Big Ten basketball team. This season, three of Maryland's toughest conference matchups (Ohio State, USC, and Iowa) will stream exclusively on Peacock.
What channels broadcast Maryland women's basketball?
Most Maryland games air across the FOX Sports and NBC Sports family of networks. You'll need access to Big Ten Network, FOX, FS1, and NBC to cover the televised portion of their schedule. Streaming-wise, you'll also need B1G+, Peacock Premium, and FloHoops in your lineup.
Why you should trust us
Our CableTV.com editorial team cross-referenced the official Maryland 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.
