How To Watch Purdue Boilermakers Men’s Basketball in 2025
✦ Edited and fact-checked by Junior Sports Writer Alex Vejar, who has been covering sports for more than 10 years.
All eyes on West Lafayette: A look at the 2025–2026 season
The mission is singular for the Purdue Boilermakers men’s basketball team: national championship or bust.
After a resilient Sweet Sixteen run last year, the core is back, and expectations are sky-high. The offense is orchestrated by reigning Big Ten Player of the Year, Braden Smith. He’s joined by forward Trey Kaufman-Renn and senior sharpshooter Fletcher Loyer, forming one of the most experienced and lethal trios in the country.
Purdue’s offense was a top-10 unit last year; that’s not the question. The two big X-factors are on the other side of the ball. First, can the defense, which ranked 124th in the country in points allowed last season, become a championship-level unit? Second, how do you replace the 7-foot-4 legend Zach Edey? The answer is transfer center Oscar Cluff, a double-double machine from South Dakota State. To give you some context, Cluff is one of only 10 players in NCAA history (a list that includes Bill Walton and Tim Duncan) to average over 17 points and 12 rebounds while shooting over 60% from the field. He is the missing piece.
The journey to the Final Four in Indianapolis will be broadcast across the Big Ten’s partners: Big Ten Network, FOX, FS1, and CBS. You’ll also find some non-conference games on ESPN2 and CBS Sports Network. But the most critical piece of the puzzle for fans this year is Peacock Premium, which holds the exclusive rights to eight must-see games. I’ve built this guide to make sure you know exactly how to watch Purdue basketball all season long.
2025–2026 Purdue men’s basketball TV schedule
It all kicks off on Tuesday, November 4, against Evansville on the Big Ten Network. The non-conference schedule is loaded, with a road trip to Alabama (Nov. 13), the Baha Mar Tournament (Nov. 20-21), and huge home games against Iowa State (Dec. 6) and Auburn (Dec. 20). The Big Ten schedule features two battles with Indiana (Jan. 27 and Feb. 20) and a tough Senior Day finale against Wisconsin on March 7.
The road to a title is tough. You’ll notice the eight Peacock-exclusive games marked below—including the big matchups against Auburn, UCLA, and the first Indiana game. Here is the complete 2025–2026 Purdue basketball schedule.
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville Purple Aces | Tuesday, Nov. 4 | 6:30 p.m. | Big Ten Network |
| Oakland Golden Grizzlies | Friday, Nov. 7 | 7:00 p.m. | Peacock Premium |
| At Alabama | Thursday, Nov. 13 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Akron Zips | Sunday, Nov. 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Big Ten Network |
| Memphis Tigers | Thursday, Nov. 20 | 6:00 p.m. | CBS Sports Network |
| Texas Tech | Friday, Nov. 21 | 9:30 p.m. | CBS Sports Network |
| Eastern Illinois Panthers | Friday, Nov. 28 | 12:00 p.m. | Big Ten Network |
| At Rutgers Scarlet Knights | Tuesday, Dec. 2 | 8:00 p.m. | FS1 |
| Iowa State | Saturday, Dec. 6 | 12:00 p.m. | CBS |
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | Wednesday, Dec. 10 | 7:00 p.m. | Big Ten Network |
| Marquette Golden Eagles | Saturday, Dec. 13 | 2:00 p.m. | Peacock Premium |
| Auburn | Saturday, Dec. 20 | 6:30 p.m. | Peacock Premium |
| Kent State Golden Flashes | Monday, Dec. 29 | 7:00 p.m. | B1G+ |
| At Wisconsin | Saturday, Jan. 3 | 8:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Washington Huskies | Wednesday, Jan. 7 | 8:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Penn State Nittany Lions | Saturday, Jan. 10 | 2:00 p.m. | Big Ten Network |
| Iowa Hawkeyes | Wednesday, Jan. 14 | 6:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At USC Trojans | Saturday, Jan. 17 | 6:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At UCLA | Tuesday, Jan. 20 | 10:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Illinois | Saturday, Jan. 24 | 3:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Indiana | Tuesday, Jan. 27 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Maryland Terrapins | Sunday, Feb. 1 | 1:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Oregon Ducks | Saturday, Feb. 7 | 1:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Nebraska Cornhuskers | Tuesday, Feb. 10 | 7:00 p.m. | FS1 |
| At Iowa Hawkeyes | Saturday, Feb. 14 | TBD | TBA |
| Michigan | Tuesday, Feb. 17 | 6:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Indiana | Friday, Feb. 20 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Michigan State Spartans | Thursday, Feb. 26 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Ohio State Buckeyes | Sunday, March 1 | 1:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Northwestern Wildcats | Wednesday, March 4 | 8:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Wisconsin | Saturday, March 7 | 4:00 p.m. | TBA |
Data effective as of post date.
Best TV plans for watching Purdue men’s basketball
To watch every single Purdue game this season, you need a specific combination of channels. You’ll need your local FOX and CBS stations, plus the “Big Ten core” of Big Ten Network and FS1. This year, you also need ESPN2 (for the Alabama game) and CBS Sports Network (for the Baha Mar tournament). Finally, you absolutely need a Peacock Premium subscription.
My top recommendation for a live TV streaming service is Hulu + Live TV. Its standard plan includes all the channels Purdue is playing on in 2025–2026. To complete the setup, you’ll need a subscription to Peacock Premium. That combo will give you every second of every game.
How to watch Purdue men’s basketball FAQ
Where can I watch Purdue men's basketball for free?
You can watch several of Purdue's biggest games for free using a good over-the-air (OTA) antenna. Any game airing on your local FOX or CBS station can be picked up for free. For other games, your only "free" option is to use a short-term free trial for a live TV streaming service.
How can I stream Purdue basketball without cable?
To stream Purdue basketball games, you'll need a live TV streaming service. My pick is Hulu + Live TV because it carries the essential channels: Big Ten Network, FOX, FS1, CBS, and ESPN2. You will also need a separate subscription to Peacock Premium to stream the eight games that are exclusive to that platform.
Can I watch Purdue basketball on Peacock?
Yes, and it's a must for catching the full Purdue basketball schedule. Peacock Premium is the exclusive home for eight Boilermaker games this season, including road trips to Indiana and UCLA and the Indy Classic game against Auburn.
How can I listen to the Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball game on the radio?
The Boilermaker Sports Network broadcasts every game live. In the Lafayette area, you can tune in to the flagship stations, WAZY (96.5 FM) or BOB-FM (95.3 FM). Fans anywhere can stream the live radio broadcast for free using The Varsity Network app on their phone or tablet.
Why you should trust us
Our CableTV.com editorial team cross-referenced the official Purdue men’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.
