How To Watch Wisconsin Badgers Women’s Basketball
✦ Edited and fact-checked by Sports Editor Taylor Kujawa, our resident TV expert with over eight years of covering sports.
A look at the 2025–2026 Badgers
It finally feels like a new day in Madison. The arrival of head coach Robin Pingeton has injected some actual life into the Kohl Center. While coaching transitions are typically painful, this team seems to have skipped the messy rebuild phase. They’re both running a new system and playing with a competitive edge and confidence we haven’t seen for years.
The roster overhaul is driving these results. Destiny Howell gives Wisconsin the pure scoring threat we’ve lacked, while Kyrah Daniels has become a box-score stuffer on a nightly basis. Add in Ronnie Porter’s relentless motor at the point, and you finally have a team capable of punching back when Big Ten opponents make a run. The days of checking the schedule and chalking up automatic losses are over—this group is ready to defend home court.
My goal is to help you catch every minute of this resurgence. The modern Big Ten schedule is a headache, meaning you can’t rely on one TV provider to watch Wisconsin women’s basketball. Below, I’ll break down the channel lineup and show you which services you need to tune in.
2025–2026 Wisconsin women’s basketball TV schedule
The Badgers are playing their way into better broadcast slots this season. Big Ten Network is still your main hub for the biggest conference matchups, but you’ll notice many games listed below on B1G+. That streaming service is crucial this season if you want to follow the team through the gritty middle stretch of the conference schedule, especially for those Wednesday night tip-offs.
As for key dates, I always circle the Border Battle matchups against Minnesota (Jan. 25 and Feb. 15). You should also mark your calendar for the late February West Coast swing against USC and UCLA. Both of those games are exclusive to Peacock, so make sure your subscription is active at that point. And, of course, the regular-season finale against Iowa at the Kohl Center is a massive one I’ll be watching.
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Golden Grizzlies | Wednesday, Nov. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | B1G+ |
| At Marquette Golden Eagles | Saturday, Nov. 8 | 3:00 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Milwaukee Panthers | Monday, Nov. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | B1G+ |
| Bowling Green Falcons | Wednesday, Nov. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | B1G+ |
| Green Bay Phoenix | Sunday, Nov. 16 | 3:00 p.m. | B1G+ |
| At UIC Flames | Wednesday, Nov. 19 | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Detroit Mercy Titans | Sunday, Nov. 23 | 3:00 p.m. | B1G+ |
| At Ole Miss Rebels | Friday, Nov. 28 | 4:00 p.m. | — |
| James Madison Dukes | Saturday, Nov. 29 | 1:30 p.m. | BallerTV |
| Michigan State Spartans | Sunday, Dec. 7 | 6:00 p.m. | Big Ten Network |
| San Diego Toreros | Wednesday, Dec. 10 | 12:00 p.m. | B1G+ |
| IU Indianapolis Jaguars | Sunday, Dec. 21 | 12:00 p.m. | B1G+ |
| At Maryland Terrapins | Monday, Dec. 29 | 4:00 p.m. | B1G+ |
| At Rutgers Scarlet Knights | Thursday, Jan. 1 | 2:00 p.m. | B1G+ |
| Penn State Nittany Lions | Sunday, Jan. 4 | 4:00 p.m. | Big Ten Network |
| Purdue Boilermakers | Thursday, Jan. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | B1G+ |
| At Michigan Wolverines | Sunday, Jan. 11 | 2:00 p.m. | B1G+ |
| At Northwestern Wildcats | Thursday, Jan. 15 | 8:00 p.m. | B1G+ |
| Oregon Ducks | Sunday, Jan. 18 | 4:00 p.m. | Big Ten Network |
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | Wednesday, Jan. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | B1G+ |
| At Minnesota Golden Gophers | Sunday, Jan. 25 | 3:00 p.m. | B1G+ |
| At Ohio State Buckeyes | Thursday, Jan. 29 | 8:00 p.m. | Big Ten Network |
| Indiana Hoosiers | Wednesday, Feb. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Washington Huskies | Sunday, Feb. 8 | 3:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Illinois Fighting Illini | Wednesday, Feb. 11 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | Sunday, Feb. 15 | 6:00 p.m. | Big Ten Network |
| At USC Trojans | Thursday, Feb. 19 | 8:00 p.m. | Peacock Premium |
| At UCLA Bruins | Sunday, Feb. 22 | 5:30 p.m. | Peacock Premium |
| Iowa Hawkeyes | Sunday, March 1 | 3:00 p.m. | TBA |
Data effective as of post date.
Best TV plans for Wisconsin women’s basketball
I recommend Hulu + Live TV as the most complete package for Badger fans. It carries Big Ten Network in the base lineup, ensuring you get the bulk of the conference season without needing an expensive sports add-on. It also includes the entire ESPN family of networks, which is non-negotiable for watching the NCAA Tournament in March. Plus, getting ESPN+ included for free is a nice bonus for catching other Badger sports like volleyball and hockey.
You should also budget for a Peacock Premium subscription. NBC is putting more Big Ten women’s basketball games exclusively on the streaming service this season. With the Badgers playing a more exciting brand of basketball, you don’t want to miss a game just because it’s behind a paywall.
For the die-hards who need to see every single tip-off, including the early-season games against smaller schools, B1G+ is the final piece of the puzzle. It’s a separate subscription, but it’s often the only way to see those November and December games that national networks ignore.
How to watch Wisconsin women’s basketball FAQ
How can I watch Wisconsin women's basketball for free?
You can use a digital antenna to watch any rare games broadcast on ABC or FOX. But for premium channels like BTN, you can sign up for free trials from streaming services like DIRECTV and Fubo.
How can I stream Wisconsin women's basketball without cable?
Hulu + Live TV is my top recommendation for watching college basketball because it includes Big Ten Network and ESPN. You'll also need to use B1G+ and Peacock Premium for exclusive streaming games.
Can I watch Wisconsin women's basketball on Peacock?
Yes, Peacock is home to select Big Ten basketball games. You must have a premium subscription to watch the Badgers anytime a game is exclusive to the platform.
How can I watch Wisconsin women's basketball in March Madness?
The women's NCAA Tournament airs on ABC and ESPN networks. If the Badgers reach this season's tournament, you'll need a TV subscription that includes ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC to follow all the action.
Why you should trust us
Our CableTV.com editorial team cross-referenced the official Wisconsin 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.
