How To Watch Vanderbilt Commodores Women’s Basketball in 2025
✦ Edited and fact-checked by Sports Editor Taylor Kujawa, our resident TV expert with over eight years of covering sports.
A closer look at Vanderbilt women’s basketball
Vanderbilt women’s basketball has successfully re-established itself as an annual NCAA Tournament team. Under head coach Shea Ralph, the Commodores have made back-to-back March Madness appearances for the first time since 2014, proving the new foundation is solid. But after a 22–11 season ended with a first-round exit to Oregon, it’s clear Vanderbilt must kick things up a notch this campaign.
This is now unequivocally sophomore star Mikayla Blakes’ team. She’s joined by high-impact transfers Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda (from Texas) and Aalyah Del Rosario (from LSU). But I’m also keeping a close eye on senior Sacha Washington and junior Aiyana Mitchell to help this roster gel and make a bigger impact during SEC play.
Finding the Commodores on TV requires navigating a complex schedule split across ESPN channels, including SEC Network and SEC Network+ (SECN+). To help you follow every step of their journey, I’ve created this complete guide on how to watch Vanderbilt women’s basketball this season.
2025–2026 Vanderbilt women’s basketball TV schedule
The Commodores tip off the 2025–2026 season in style on November 3 in Paris, France, with a marquee matchup against California on ESPNU. Vanderbilt’s home opener follows on November 10 against Furman. Overall, the non-conference schedule comes packed with tough tests, including the ACC/SEC Challenge against Virginia (Dec. 3) and a neutral-site game against Michigan (Jan. 19).
The team’s SEC slate begins on New Year’s Day at Arkansas, but the date I have circled in red is March 1. That’s the regular-season finale, and a massive rivalry clash on the road against Tennessee, which will air on ESPN.
To help you follow along, I’ve laid out the complete 2025–2026 Vanderbilt women’s basketball schedule below. I’ll be keeping it updated with all the latest tip-off times and broadcast information.
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Golden Bears | Monday, Nov. 3 | 2:30 p.m. | ESPNU |
| Furman Paladins | Monday, Nov. 10 | 7:00 p.m. | SEC Network |
| At Austin Peay Governors | Wednesday, Nov. 12 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| At Western Kentucky Lady Toppers | Wednesday, Nov. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Alabama State Lady Hornets | Friday, Nov. 21 | 12:00 p.m. | SECN+ |
| Tennessee State Lady Tigers | Sunday, Nov. 23 | 1:00 p.m. | SECN+ |
| Oregon State Beavers | Thursday, Nov. 27 | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| BYU Cougars | Saturday, Nov. 29 | 12:00 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Virginia Cavaliers | Wednesday, Dec. 3 | 5:00 p.m. | SEC Network |
| South Florida Bulls | Monday, Dec. 15 | 7:30 p.m. | SECN+ |
| UAlbany Great Danes | Thursday, Dec. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | SECN+ |
| Texas Southern Tigers | Saturday, Dec. 20 | 1:00 p.m. | SECN+ |
| Stonehill Skyhawks | Sunday, Dec. 28 | 3:00 p.m. | SECN+ |
| At Arkansas Razorbacks | Thursday, Jan. 1 | 2:00 p.m. | SECN+ |
| LSU | Sunday, Jan. 4 | 5:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| Missouri Tigers | Thursday, Jan. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | SECN+ |
| At Texas A&M Aggies | Sunday, Jan. 11 | 3:00 p.m. | SECN+ |
| At Mississippi State Bulldogs | Thursday, Jan. 15 | 6:30 p.m. | SEC Network |
| Michigan | Monday, Jan. 19 | 2:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Auburn Tigers | Thursday, Jan. 22 | 7:30 p.m. | SECN+ |
| At South Carolina | Sunday, Jan. 25 | 3:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| At Ole Miss | Thursday, Jan. 29 | 7:30 p.m. | SECN+ |
| Florida Gators | Sunday, Feb. 1 | 4:00 p.m. | SEC Network |
| At Kentucky Wildcats | Thursday, Feb. 5 | 7:00 p.m. | SECN+ |
| Oklahoma | Monday, Feb. 9 | 9:00 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Texas | Thursday, Feb. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | SECN+ |
| At Georgia Lady Bulldogs | Sunday, Feb. 15 | 12:00 p.m. | SEC Network |
| Kentucky Wildcats | Sunday, Feb. 22 | 3:00 p.m. | SECN+ |
| Alabama Crimson Tide | Thursday, Feb. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | SECN+ |
| At Tennessee | Sunday, March 1 | 2:00 p.m. | ESPN |
Data effective as of post date.
Best TV plans for watching Vanderbilt women’s basketball
To follow the Commodores this season, your TV plan must be built around the ESPN family of networks. You’ll need the main ESPN channels, SEC Network (which also unlocks all the SECN+ streams), ESPN+, and FOX (for one marquee game). To make it simple, I’ve broken down my top recommendations for a couple of different types of fans.
For the simplest, all-in-one package, my top recommendation is a robust live TV streaming service like Hulu + Live TV or Stream with DIRECTV. Both of these carry all those essential ESPN/SEC channels and your local FOX affiliate, so you’re completely covered for the entire season with one subscription.
If you don’t want a full (and expensive) live TV plan, a more cost-effective route is ESPN Unlimited, which gets you all the ESPN and SEC Network content. To get the FOX games, you can either get the ESPN Unlimited and FOX One bundle for total coverage or use a digital antenna to pick up your local FOX station.
How to watch Vanderbilt women’s basketball FAQ
Where can I watch Vanderbilt women's basketball for free?
Your best free option is a digital antenna, which will get you any marquee Vanderbilt games on local channels like ABC or FOX (including the Jan. 19 matchup against Michigan). For games on cable channels like SEC Network, you can use a live TV streaming free trial from a service like DIRECTV or Fubo.
How can I stream Vanderbilt basketball without cable?
You can watch Vanderbilt basketball without cable using a few great options. A comprehensive live TV streaming service like Hulu + Live TV will bundle all the key channels (like SEC Network and ESPN) into one plan. A more focused and cheaper option is the new ESPN Unlimited subscription, which gives you access to all the games that air on the ESPN family of networks.
Can I watch Vanderbilt basketball on ESPN+?
Yes, ESPN+ streams some Vanderbilt games. But it's important to note that ESPN+ is now available with an ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited subscription. Also, some live TV providers offer complimentary ESPN Unlimited access, so you might already have ESPN+ coverage depending on your TV plan.
How can I stream Vanderbilt women's basketball out of state?
Out-of-state Vanderbilt fans don't need to worry about blackout restrictions, as all games are available nationwide. You just need the right TV service for ESPN and SEC Network channel access, like Hulu + Live TV or DIRECTV. These services allow you to log into the ESPN app for all SECN+ games.
Why you should trust us
Our CableTV.com editorial team cross-referenced the official Vanderbilt women’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.
