How To Watch Penn State Lady Lions Basketball
✦ Edited and fact-checked by Junior Sports Writer Alex Vejar, who has more than 10 years of experience covering sports.
A look at the 2025–2026 Lady Lions
If you love flashy basketball, you have to watch Penn State women’s basketball this year. The arrival of transfer Kiyomi McMiller has made the Lady Lions must-see TV, regardless of what the scoreboard says.
McMiller’s handle is legendary on social media, but the big question is whether that individual brilliance can translate to wins in the brutal Big Ten. Coming off a last-place finish, the pressure on head coach Carolyn Kieger is immense.
This season feels like a high-stakes experiment. The team has infused the roster with talent like Amiya Evans and former Maggie Mendelson, but chemistry doesn’t happen overnight. I’m fascinated to see if this overhauled squad can climb out of the cellar.
To make sure you don’t miss the Kiyomi Show, or the team’s fight for redemption, I’ve broken down all the viewing options below.
2025–2026 Penn State Lady Lions TV schedule
The Big Ten Network (BTN) is the primary cable destination for the Lady Lions. Because the team is coming off a rough season, you won’t find them on national broadcasters. But there is the occasional streaming exclusive or marquee game on a national cable network.
The season builds toward the Big Ten Tournament on March 4, 2026. For Penn State, that tournament is likely their only path to the postseason, so late-season games will carry extra weight as they try to secure better seeding.
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell Bison | Monday, Nov. 3 | 5:00 p.m. | — |
| Cincinnati Bearcats | Friday, Nov. 7 | 6:00 p.m. | B1G+ |
| Coppin State Eagles | Wednesday, Nov. 12 | 11:30 a.m. | B1G+ |
| At Saint Joseph’s Hawks | Sunday, Nov. 16 | 2:00 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| At Princeton Tigers | Saturday, Nov. 22 | 1:00 p.m. | — |
| At San Diego State Aztecs | Monday, Nov. 24 | 12:00 p.m. | — |
| Yale Bulldogs | Sunday, Nov. 30 | 1:00 p.m. | B1G+ |
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | Saturday, Dec. 6 | 1:00 p.m. | B1G+ |
| Arizona State Sun Devils | Tuesday, Dec. 9 | 7:00 p.m. | Big Ten Network |
| At South Carolina Gamecocks | Sunday, Dec. 14 | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| VCU Rams | Saturday, Dec. 20 | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Richmond Spiders | Sunday, Dec. 21 | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| At Iowa Hawkeyes | Sunday, Dec. 28 | 4:00 p.m. | Big Ten Network |
| UCLA Bruins | Wednesday, Dec. 31 | 2:00 p.m. | Peacock Premium |
| At Wisconsin Badgers | Sunday, Jan. 4 | 4:00 p.m. | Big Ten Network |
| Michigan Wolverines | Thursday, Jan. 8 | 6:00 p.m. | B1G+ |
| Illinois Fighting Illini | Sunday, Jan. 11 | 3:00 p.m. | Big Ten Network |
| At Ohio State Buckeyes | Wednesday, Jan. 14 | 6:30 p.m. | B1G+ |
| Rutgers Scarlet Knights | Sunday, Jan. 18 | 1:00 p.m. | B1G+ |
| At Washington Huskies | Wednesday, Jan. 21 | 9:00 p.m. | B1G+ |
| At Oregon Ducks | Saturday, Jan. 24 | 5:00 p.m. | B1G+ |
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | Wednesday, Jan. 28 | 6:00 p.m. | B1G+ |
| At Purdue Boilermakers | Wednesday, Feb. 4 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Michigan State Spartans | Saturday, Feb. 7 | 1:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Maryland Terrapins | Thursday, Feb. 12 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Northwestern Wildcats | Sunday, Feb. 15 | 4:00 p.m. | Big Ten Network |
| At Rutgers Scarlet Knights | Saturday, Feb. 21 | 4:00 p.m. | Big Ten Network |
| USC Trojans | Wednesday, Feb. 25 | 6:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Indiana Hoosiers | Saturday, Feb. 28 | 2:00 p.m. | TBA |
Data effective as of post date.
Best TV plans for Penn State Lady Lions basketball
I recommend Hulu + Live TV as the best overall value for Lady Lions fans. It secures the Big Ten Network (BTN) and includes the major broadcast networks. Crucially, it avoids the sports fees and regional restrictions that plague some traditional cable providers.
If you’re a serious fan, you also need a B1G+ subscription. Since Penn State isn’t currently a top-ranked team, a large portion of their schedule—especially early in the season—won’t make it to national TV. B1G+ is the only way to stream those games.
You should also pick up Peacock Premium, as it carries exclusive rights to specific conference matchups that you won’t find on any other channel.
How to watch Penn State Lady Lions basketball FAQ
How can I watch Penn State Lady Lions basketball for free?
The only way to watch Penn State women's basketball for free in 2025–2026 is to sign up for free trials from streaming providers like Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV, Fubo, or YouTube TV.
How can I stream Penn State Lady Lions basketball without cable?
Hulu + Live TV is my top recommendation because it carries the Big Ten Network. You will also need subscriptions to B1G+ and Peacock Premium to cover the games not aired on traditional TV.
Can I watch Penn State Lady Lions basketball on Peacock?
Yes, you can. Peacock has exclusive rights to stream select Big Ten games, and Penn State has two games on the service this season.
How can I watch Penn State Lady Lions basketball in March Madness?
Postseason games in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament air on ABC and the ESPN networks (ESPN, ESPN2).
Why you should trust us
Our CableTV.com editorial team cross-referenced the official Penn State Lady Lions 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.
