How To Watch Texas Longhorns Men’s Basketball in 2025

✦ Edited and fact-checked by Junior Sports Writer Alex Vejar, who has more than 10 years covering sports.

A closer look at Texas men’s basketball

The Longhorns’ inaugural season in the SEC was a disaster. A 6–12 conference record, a 13th-place finish, and an unceremonious exit in the NCAA Tournament’s First Four play-in game was not what anyone had in mind. The frustration with the Rodney Terry era was palpable, so his dismissal in March was, frankly, a relief for much of the fanbase.

The good news? Texas made a serious, program-defining move by hiring Sean Miller away from Xavier. This is the official start of the real Texas Longhorns SEC basketball era. Miller immediately went to work, completely rebuilding the frontcourt through the transfer portal with additions like Lassina Traore and Dailyn Swain (following Miller from Xavier) and Camden Heide (Purdue). They’ll join a solid returning guard trio of Jordan Pope, Tramon Mark, and Chendall Weaver. The vibe is cautiously optimistic as we wait to see how quickly this new-look roster can gel.

Following this redemption tour won’t be simple for fans. The team has a brutal schedule, and the games will be spread across ABC, the full ESPN family (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU), and most importantly, the SEC Network. There is also one game on FOX. This guide is my complete breakdown of how to watch Texas Longhorns basketball and navigate their tough 2025–2026 schedule.

2025–2026 Texas men’s basketball TV schedule

This schedule is a gauntlet. The 2025–2026 Texas Longhorns men’s basketball season wastes no time, tipping off on November 4 against Duke in Charlotte. After that, it’s a trip to the Maui Invitational and then an SEC schedule that is just punishing. The Horns face road games at Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, and Auburn—all programs that made deep tournament runs last year.

The best part of this new life, however, is the return of old rivalries. The move to the SEC permanently renews the home-and-away series with Oklahoma and, of course, Texas A&M. I’m also circling the home game against Ole Miss, which marks the return of former coach Chris Beard to Austin.

Here’s a look at the key dates on the Longhorns’ 2025–2026 schedule.

Data effective as of post date.

Best TV plans for watching Texas men’s basketball

To follow the Longhorns, you have to be fully invested in the SEC’s broadcast ecosystem. This means your TV plan must have the SEC Network. It’s non-negotiable. You’ll also need your local ABC station, plus the core ESPN channels (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU) to catch all the marquee national games.

My top recommendation is Hulu + Live TV, live TV streaming service that will include your local ABC and FOX, the full ESPN lineup, and the SEC Network in its base plans. It also gives you access to ESPN Unlimited, which you’ll need for the handful of games that air on SEC Network+. That’s literally every game accounted for with just one service.

And on the off chance a game airs on ESPN+, Hulu + Live TV still has you covered because all ESPN Select content is already integrated within the Hulu app.

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