How To Watch St. John’s Red Storm Men’s Basketball in 2026–2027
✦ Edited and fact-checked by Junior Sports Writer Alex Vejar, who has covered sports for more than 10 years.
Can St. John’s rise even higher?
St. John’s has lost just four conference games in the last two seasons. That’s the Rick Pitino effect.
The Red Storm hasn’t yet translated that to a deep NCAA Tournament run. Can Year 3 under Pitino yield not only a third straight Big East title, but a historic postseason?
Ten players left the team in the offseason. Watching the Red Storm will certainly feel different as a result, and that’s why we made this guide. Read on to learn how to watch St. John’s men’s basketball live all season long.
2026–2027 St. John’s men’s basketball TV schedule
St. John’s non-conference schedule features major matchups against Oregon, Alabama, and Arizona. The Big East games will be ones to watch, too. They start December 19 against DePaul.
Check out the full St. John’s Red Storm TV schedule for the 2026–2027 season.
NCAAM - St. Johns Red Storm Schedule
| Opponent | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
November | |||
Monmouth Hawks | Monday, Nov. 2 | 6:30 p.m. | |
Iona Gaels | Sunday, Nov. 8 | Noon | |
Colgate Raiders | Wednesday, Nov. 11 | 7:00 p.m. | |
Syracuse Orange | Sunday, Nov. 15 | 7:00 p.m. | |
Siena Saints | Wednesday, Nov. 18 | 7:00 p.m. | |
Tuesday, Nov. 24 | 10:30 p.m. | ||
December | |||
Columbia Lions | Tuesday, Dec. 1 | 6:30 p.m. | |
Saturday, Dec. 5 | Noon | ||
Wagner Seahawks | Tuesday, Dec. 8 | 6:30 p.m. | |
Saturday, Dec. 12 | 3:30 p.m. | ||
DePaul Blue Demons | Saturday, Dec. 19 | 8:30 p.m. | |
At Seton Hall Pirates | Wednesday, Dec. 23 | 8:00 p.m. | |
At Providence Friars | Wednesday, Dec. 30 | 6:00 p.m. | |
January | |||
At Butler Bulldogs | Sunday, Jan. 3 | 5:00 p.m. | |
Georgetown Hoyas | Wednesday, Jan. 6 | 7:00 p.m. | |
Providence Friars | Wednesday, Jan. 13 | 7:00 p.m. | |
Saturday, Jan. 16 | 3:30 p.m. | ||
At DePaul Blue Demons | Tuesday, Jan. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | |
Seton Hall Pirates | Saturday, Jan. 23 | Noon | |
At Xavier Musketeers | Tuesday, Jan. 26 | 8:00 p.m. | |
Friday, Jan. 29 | 8:00 p.m. | ||
February | |||
At Marquette Golden Eagles | Tuesday, Feb. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | |
Saturday, Feb. 6 | 12:30 p.m. | ||
Wednesday, Feb. 10 | 6:30 p.m. | ||
Xavier Musketeers | Saturday, Feb. 13 | 1:00 p.m. | |
Marquette Golden Eagles | Wednesday, Feb. 17 | 7:00 p.m. | |
At Georgetown Hoyas | Saturday, Feb. 20 | 1:00 p.m. | |
Tuesday, Feb. 23 | 7:00 p.m. | ||
Butler Bulldogs | Saturday, Feb. 27 | 1:00 p.m. | |
March | |||
Tuesday, March 2 | 7:30 p.m. |
Best TV plans for watching St. John’s men’s basketball
The new Big East deal makes it tough to get every single game in one place. To get 100% coverage for the 2026–2027 season, you need a service that provides your local FOX affiliate, plus the national sports cable channels FS1, TNT, truTV, and NBC Sports Network. Depending on your preferred setup, you might also need at least one streaming service.
Below, we’ve mapped out four services you’ll want to consider to watch St. John’s men’s basketball this season — one comprehensive solution and a few streaming options.
Best Overall
YouTube TV carries all of the local and national networks that fans need to watch St. John’s men’s basketball. It’s also one of the few providers that carries NBC Sports Network, which simulcasts games streaming on Peacock. And with ESPN Unlimited integrated within its interface, games on ESPN+ will be available at the touch of a button.
Best for NBC Sports Games
Several St. John’s games will stream exclusively on Peacock Premium this season. The service also streams any sporting event airing on NBC.
Best for FOX Sports Games
FOX One is a standalone service that streams events on FOX, FS1, and FS2. Multiple St. John’s games are scheduled to air on FOX and FS1 this season.
Best for TNT Sports Games
St. John’s is in the Big East, which has a TV deal with TNT Sports. Many games this season will air on TNT and truTV, and HBO Max streams those channels with anything above the Standard plan.
How to watch St. John’s men’s basketball FAQ
Where can I watch St. John's men's basketball for free?
Watching for free is very difficult under the current TV deal. Your best bet is to use a free trial for Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or DIRCTV. Those get you most of the channels you need for the season. You can also use a high-quality over-the-air (OTA) digital antenna to pick up any games broadcast on your local FOX station.
How can I stream St. John's basketball without cable?
To stream every St. John's game, you need a two-part setup. First, get a live TV streaming service (like YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV) that carries ESPN, FOX, FS1, TNT, and truTV. Second, you may need to add a standalone Peacock Premium subscription for its exclusive Big East games.
Can I watch St. John's basketball on HBO Max?
Yes, any St. John's basketball game airing on TNT and truTV will also stream on HBO Max. But you'll need a Standard or Premium plan to watch live sports there.
What's the best way to watch St. John's during the Big East Tournament?
The 2026 Big East Tournament is March 10–13. The broadcast schedule is yet to be announced.
Why you should trust us
Our CableTV.com editorial team cross-referenced the official St. John’s 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 Editorial Policy page.
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