How To Watch UConn Huskies Men’s Basketball in 2025–2026
✦ Edited and fact-checked by Managing Editor Mike Strayer, our editorial lead with over 10 years of experience covering TV and sports.
The redemption tour for UConn men’s basketball begins
For a program that just won back-to-back national titles, a third-place Big East finish and a second-round NCAA Tournament exit feels like a failure. That’s the standard Dan Hurley has built in Storrs. Now, the bounce back is on. The Huskies lost key pieces like Liam McNeeley, Hassan Diarra, and Samson Johnson, but they reloaded with a vengeance. The new 15-man roster is a classic Hurley construction: a deep, proven veteran group mixed with elite new talent.
That veteran core is why UConn is the first Big East team since 2005–2006 to land three players on the Preseason All-Big East First Team: Alex Karaban, Solo Ball Jr., and Tarris Reed Jr. They’re joined by 5-star freshmen Braylon Mullins and Eric Reibe, plus a haul of high-impact transfers. The pressure is on to prove that last season was a blip, not a trend, starting with a massive non-conference slate.
I’m going to be blunt: Figuring out what channel the UConn basketball game is on is a nightmare this year. The new Big East media deal is fragmented across five different networks and three separate streaming services. To watch every game, you’ll need FOX, FS1, NBC, TNT, and truTV, plus subscriptions for Peacock and ESPN+. My job is to help you build the right plan so you don’t miss a single minute of this redemption season.
2025–2026 UConn men’s basketball TV schedule
The Huskies’ schedule is loaded. The non-conference portion is a gauntlet designed to build a championship resume, with marquee games against BYU, Arizona, Illinois, and a huge road test at Kansas. The season opener on November 3 will stream on ESPN+.
In conference play, the entire narrative is set: UConn vs. Rick Pitino’s St. John’s. The Red Storm were narrowly voted the Big East preseason favorite, a “disrespect” that has energized the Huskies fanbase. The two rivalry games—at Madison Square Garden on February 6 and the home rematch on February 25—will be critical. That home game against St. John’s is one of eight exclusive Peacock UConn basketball games.
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven Chargers | Monday, Nov. 3 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| UMass Lowell River Hawks | Friday, Nov. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Peacock Premium |
| Columbia Lions | Monday, Nov. 10 | 6:30 p.m. | FS1 |
| At BYU (#8) | Saturday, Nov. 15 | 7:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Arizona (#13) | Wednesday, Nov. 19 | 7:00 p.m. | FS1 |
| Bryant Bulldogs | Sunday, Nov. 23 | 6:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Illinois (#17) | Friday, Nov. 28 | 12:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Kansas (#19) | Tuesday, Dec. 2 | 9:00 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| East Texas A&M Lions | Friday, Dec. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Florida (#3) | Tuesday, Dec. 9 | 9:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| Texas | Friday, Dec. 12 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Butler Bulldogs | Tuesday, Dec. 16 | 8:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At DePaul Blue Demons | Sunday, Dec. 21 | 4:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Xavier Musketeers | Wednesday, Dec. 31 | 5:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Marquette Golden Eagles | Sunday, Jan. 4 | 2:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Providence Friars | Wednesday, Jan. 7 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| DePaul Blue Demons | Saturday, Jan. 10 | 12:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Seton Hall Pirates | Tuesday, Jan. 13 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Georgetown Hoyas | Saturday, Jan. 17 | 12:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Villanova Wildcats | Saturday, Jan. 24 | 12:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Providence Friars | Tuesday, Jan. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Creighton (#23) | Saturday, Jan. 31 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Xavier Musketeers | Tuesday, Feb. 3 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At St. John’s (#5) | Friday, Feb. 6 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Butler Bulldogs | Wednesday, Feb. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Georgetown Hoyas | Saturday, Feb. 14 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Creighton (#23) | Wednesday, Feb. 18 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Villanova Wildcats | Saturday, Feb. 21 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| St. John’s (#5) | Wednesday, Feb. 25 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Seton Hall Pirates | Saturday, Feb. 28 | 12:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Marquette Golden Eagles | Saturday, March 7 | 12:30 p.m. | TBA |
Data effective as of post date.
Best TV plans for watching UConn men’s basketball
To watch every single UConn basketball game, you’ll need a fairly complex setup. There is no single service that has it all. You’ll need a “foundational” service that provides the cable channels (FOX, FS1, NBC, ESPN, TNT, truTV) and then supplement it with “essential add-ons” (Peacock and ESPN+).
My top recommendation for the best foundational live TV streaming service is Hulu + Live TV. Its base package is the only one that includes FOX, FS1, NBC, ESPN, TNT, truTV, and ESPN+ all in one place. DIRECTV and YouTube TV are also great options, as they both include all those channels except for ESPN+.
No matter which of those you choose, you must subscribe to Peacock separately, as it offers eight exclusive regular-season games (including the St. John’s home game) and the early rounds of the Big East Tournament.
How to watch UConn men’s basketball FAQ
Where can I watch UConn men's basketball for free?
You can watch games that air on broadcast networks like FOX and NBC for free with a good over-the-air digital antenna. For all other games on cable or streaming, your only "free" option is to use a limited-time free trial from a live TV streaming service like DIRECTV or YouTube TV.
How can I stream UConn basketball without cable?
The new Big East media deal is complex, spreading UConn basketball across multiple platforms. You'll need a live TV streaming service (like DIRECTV or Hulu + Live TV) to get the main games on FOX and FS1. You will also need a separate Peacock subscription for its exclusive slate of conference games.
Can I watch UConn basketball on Peacock?
Yes, Peacock has an exclusive slate of Big East regular-season games, including eight UConn men's basketball games. These games will not be on any other network. Peacock also has exclusive rights to the early rounds of the Big East Tournament.
How can I listen to UConn basketball games on the radio?
You can listen to the UConn Sports Network from Learfield. The flagship station is ESPN 97.9 FM in Hartford. Mike Crispino provides the play-by-play for all men's basketball games. You can also stream the audio broadcast for free on the UConn Huskies app or The Varsity Network app.
Why you should trust us
Our CableTV.com editorial team cross-referenced the official UConn 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.
