How To Watch Michigan State Spartans 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 Michigan State women’s basketball
For the first time in the Robyn Fralick era, the secret is out. Last season’s 22–10 record and NCAA Tournament appearance marked a significant step forward for Michigan State, demonstrating that the joyful yet headstrong culture Fralick is building in East Lansing is effective. Now, high expectations surround this Spartans team, which is a new kind of pressure they haven’t faced in a while.
While the team lost a huge veteran core in Julia Ayrault and Jaddan Simmons, their undisputed star, Grace VanSlooten, is back after a dominant first year in green and white. She’s joined by returning starter Theryn Hallock and a high-impact transfer class, including 18-ppg scorer Jalyn Brown (from Arizona State) and Rashunda “Spider” Jones (from Purdue).
Following this team means navigating the complex Big Ten media deal, with games mainly on FOX Sports channels, B1G+, and Peacock Premium. To simplify things, I’ve created this comprehensive guide on how to watch Michigan State women’s basketball all season. Keep scrolling for the full TV schedule and my TV provider recommendations.
2025–2026 Michigan State women’s basketball TV schedule
The MSU season tips off at the Breslin Center on Tuesday, November 4, against Mercyhurst. The Big Ten schedule, which begins December 7 at Wisconsin, is as tough as ever and includes home games against West Coast powers USC (Jan. 22) and UCLA (Feb. 11).
As always, the dates I have circled are the rivalry matchups with Michigan. The Spartans host the first battle on February 1 and travel to Ann Arbor for the rematch on February 15. The regular season then concludes at home with a massive Senior Day game against Ohio State on March 1.
To help you follow along, I’ve laid out the complete 2025–2026 MSU women’s basketball schedule in the table below.
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyhurst Lakers | Tuesday, Nov. 4 | 6:30 p.m. | B1G+ |
| Eastern Michigan Eagles | Sunday, Nov. 9 | 2:00 p.m. | B1G+ |
| Youngstown State Penguins | Wednesday, Nov. 12 | 6:30 p.m. | B1G+ |
| Western Michigan Broncos | Sunday, Nov. 16 | 2:00 p.m. | B1G+ |
| Eastern Illinois Panthers | Thursday, Nov. 20 | 6:30 p.m. | B1G+ |
| Oakland Golden Grizzlies | Sunday, Nov. 23 | 2:00 p.m. | B1G+ |
| At Temple Owls | Friday, Nov. 28 | 6:30 p.m. | — |
| At Clemson Tigers | Sunday, Nov. 30 | 6:30 p.m. | — |
| At Wisconsin Badgers | Sunday, Dec. 7 | 6:00 p.m. | Big Ten Network |
| At DePaul Blue Demons | Sunday, Dec. 14 | 5:30 p.m. | FS1 |
| At Indiana State Sycamores | Sunday, Dec. 21 | 3:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Rutgers Scarlet Knights | Sunday, Dec. 28 | 2:00 p.m. | B1G+ |
| At Indiana Hoosiers | Thursday, Jan. 1 | 12:00 p.m. | Big Ten Network |
| Illinois Fighting Illini | Sunday, Jan. 4 | 12:00 p.m. | Big Ten Network |
| At Washington Huskies | Thursday, Jan. 8 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Oregon Ducks | Sunday, Jan. 11 | 5:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | Thursday, Jan. 15 | 7:00 p.m. | Big Ten Network |
| At Iowa | Sunday, Jan. 18 | 8:00 p.m. | Big Ten Network |
| USC | Thursday, Jan. 22 | 8:00 p.m. | Big Ten Network |
| At Purdue Boilermakers | Thursday, Jan. 29 | 6:00 p.m. | Big Ten Network |
| Michigan | Sunday, Feb. 1 | 12:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Maryland | Wednesday, Feb. 4 | 6:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Penn State Lady Lions | Saturday, Feb. 7 | 1:00 p.m. | TBA |
| UCLA | Wednesday, Feb. 11 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Michigan | Sunday, Feb. 15 | 4:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Northwestern Wildcats | Wednesday, Feb. 18 | 6:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Minnesota Golden Gophers | Sunday, Feb. 22 | 6:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | Sunday, March 1 | 12:00 p.m. | Big Ten Network |
Data effective as of post date.
Best TV plans for watching Michigan State women’s basketball
For complete Spartans TV coverage, your first step is to subscribe to a foundational service that provides access to the main national broadcasts on FOX, FS1, and Big Ten Network. My top recommendation is a live TV streaming service like Hulu + Live TV or Stream with DIRECTV, as they include all those channels plus the ESPN networks you’ll need for the NCAA Tournament.
Unfortunately, a single service no longer covers everything in the Big Ten. You’ll also need separate subscriptions to both Peacock Premium and B1G+, as a significant number of conference games stream exclusively on those platforms. For diehard fans who want every game, these are not optional.
The one subscription you can probably skip is FloHoops, if you’re okay with missing the two Nassau Championship games. If a full live TV plan is too expensive, you could also opt for the cheaper FOX One service, which offers B1G+ as an add-on. But you’ll still need Peacock and ESPN channels for later in the season.
How to watch Michigan State women’s basketball FAQ
Where can I watch Michigan State women's basketball for free?
You have two main strategies for watching the Spartans for free. A digital TV antenna will get you any Michigan State games airing on local stations, like ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC. For games on premium channels like Big Ten Network, your best bet is to use a free trial from a live TV streaming service like Fubo or YouTube TV.
How can I stream Michigan State basketball without cable?
To stream Spartans games without cable, you'll need a combination of subscriptions. A live TV streaming service (like Hulu + Live TV or DIRECTV) will get you Big Ten Network and FS1, but you'll also need separate subscriptions to Peacock Premium and B1G+ for all the exclusive Michigan State games. FloHoops will also stream a couple of MSU games this season.
Can I watch Michigan State basketball on Peacock?
Yes, a Peacock Premium subscription is now essential for Big Ten fans. Michigan State's highly anticipated home game against its new conference rival, UCLA, on February 11, will stream exclusively on Peacock.
Do I need B1G+ to watch Michigan State women's basketball?
Yes, you need the B1G+ streaming service to make sure you see every single Spartans game. It carries all Big Ten events that aren't picked up for national TV, which includes over a dozen Michigan State regular-season contests and exhibition games.
Why you should trust us
Our CableTV.com editorial team cross-referenced the official Michigan 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.
