How To Watch Texas Tech Red Raiders Men’s Basketball in 2025
✦ Edited and fact-checked by Junior Sports Writer Alex Vejar, who has more than 10 years of covering sports.
A closer look at Texas Tech men’s basketball
The 2024–2025 Texas Tech season was a massive success. In just his second year, Grant McCasland led the Red Raiders to an outstanding 28-9 record, a 2nd-place finish in the brutal Big 12, and a No. 8 final ranking. That magical season ended with a run to the Elite 8, where they fell to the eventual national champs, Florida. Now, the bar has been raised.
The primary reason for the sky-high expectations? The return of superstar junior forward JT Toppin. After winning Big 12 Player of the Year and earning consensus second-team All-America honors, Toppin passed on the NBA Draft to return to Lubbock. He’s joined by sophomore guard and 2024-25 Big 12 All-Freshman selection Christian Anderson. To fill the gaps left by key transfers, McCasland brought in a talented transfer class, headlined by Preseason Big 12 Newcomer of the Year LeJuan Watts from Washington State. This new “Big 3” has Texas Tech ranked No. 10 in the preseason AP poll and dreaming of a Final Four.
Following this championship hunt means navigating the Big 12’s broadcast deal, which is heavily reliant on streaming. While some games will be on national TV, others will be on a local channel, ESPN+, or Peacock. I’ve broken down the complete 2025–2026 Texas Tech basketball schedule and the exact streaming setup you’ll need to catch every minute of the action.
2025–2026 Texas Tech men’s basketball TV schedule
The Red Raiders tip off the 2025-2026 season at home on November 4 against Lindenwood. We’ll get an immediate sense of how this team handles a tough road environment when they visit Illinois on November 11. The Big 12 is, once again, the best conference in basketball, with several teams ranked in the AP Top 25. Every single conference game is going to be a battle.
The regular season wraps up in March 7, leading into the Big 12 Championship Tournament.
Here’s a look at the key dates on the 2025–2026 Texas Tech basketball schedule.
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindenwood Lions | Tuesday, Nov. 4 | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Sam Houston Bearkats | Friday, Nov. 7 | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| At Illinois (#17) | Tuesday, Nov. 11 | 8:30 p.m. | FS1 |
| Milwaukee Panthers | Friday, Nov. 14 | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Wake Forest Demon Deacons | Thursday, Nov. 20 | 8:30 p.m. | CBS Sports Network |
| New Orleans Privateers | Wednesday, Nov. 26 | 1:00 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Wyoming Cowboys | Sunday, Nov. 30 | 3:00 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| At LSU Tigers | Sunday, Dec. 7 | 3:00 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Arkansas (#14) | Saturday, Dec. 13 | 12:00 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Northern Colorado Bears | Tuesday, Dec. 16 | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Duke (#6) | Saturday, Dec. 20 | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| Winthrop Eagles | Sunday, Dec. 28 | 2:00 p.m. | TNT |
| Oklahoma State Cowboys | Saturday, Jan. 3 | 1:00 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| At Houston (#2) | Tuesday, Jan. 6 | 9:00 p.m. | FS1 |
| At Colorado Buffaloes | Saturday, Jan. 10 | 7:00 p.m. | CBS Sports Network |
| Utah Utes | Wednesday, Jan. 14 | 9:00 p.m. | Peacock Premium |
| BYU (#8) | Saturday, Jan. 17 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Baylor Bears | Tuesday, Jan. 20 | 9:00 p.m. | Peacock Premium |
| Houston (#2) | Saturday, Jan. 24 | 6:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| At UCF Knights | Saturday, Jan. 31 | 12:00 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Kansas (#19) | Monday, Feb. 2 | 9:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| At West Virginia Mountaineers | Sunday, Feb. 8 | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Colorado Buffaloes | Wednesday, Feb. 11 | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| At Arizona (#13) | Saturday, Feb. 14 | TBD | TBA |
| At Arizona State Sun Devils | Tuesday, Feb. 17 | 11:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Kansas State Wildcats | Saturday, Feb. 21 | 2:30 p.m. | FOX |
| Cincinnati Bearcats | Tuesday, Feb. 24 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Iowa State (#16) | Saturday, Feb. 28 | 4:00 p.m. | CBS Sports Network |
| TCU Horned Frogs | Tuesday, March 3 | 7:00 p.m. | FS1 |
| At BYU (#8) | Saturday, March 7 | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN |
Data effective as of post date.
Best TV plans for watching Texas Tech men’s basketball
Let’s get the most important thing out of the way first: if you are a Texas Tech fan, you must have an ESPN Select subscription, which includes everything that airs on ESPN+. That is where the vast majority of conference games and home non-conference games are streamed exclusively. It is the single most essential service for Big 12 basketball streaming.
With that established, your next step is a foundational live TV streaming service to get the major national games on channels like ESPN, ESPN2, FOX, FS1, TNT, and CBS Sports Network. My top recommendation here is Hulu + Live TV, which includes all of those channels. It also now includes an ESPN Select subscription bundled into its base price, making it a stellar solution for a Red Raiders fan.
Lastly, fans will need a subscription to Peacock Premium for the couple of games that stream there this season.
How to watch Texas Tech men’s basketball FAQ
Where can I watch Texas Tech men's basketball for free?
Almost nowhere. If a game is broadcast on your local FOX affiliate, you can use an over-the-air digital antenna to watch it for free. However, most games in the 2025–2026 season are on cable or streaming, which require a subscription.
How can I stream Texas Tech basketball without cable?
The best way is to combine an ESPN Select subscription with a live TV streaming service. ESPN Select is non-negotiable for Big 12 games. A service like Hulu + Live TV (which includes ESPN Select) will provide the national channels like ESPN, TNT, and FS1. Fans can also subscribe to Peacock Premium for those select games.
Can I watch Texas Tech basketball on ESPN+?
Yes, ESPN+ is the streaming home of the Big 12 and will air most Red Raiders conference games. ESPN+ content is available through an ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited Subscription.
Can I watch Texas Tech basketball if I'm out of state?
Yes, you can absolutely watch Texas Tech men's basketball if you are out of state. All games are nationally televised, so you just need the right TV setup that covers essential college basketball channels, ESPN+, and Peacock. Hulu + Live TV is an excellent option. Pair that with a separate subscription to Peacock, and you'll have complete coverage this season.
Why you should trust us
Our CableTV.com editorial team cross-referenced the official Texas Tech 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.
