How to watch the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament: Schedule and live streaming options

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There's less than a week until Selection Sunday, but some of the most important men's college basketball conference tournaments are just kicking off. We've put together everything you need to know about how to watch the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament, including live streaming options for cord-cutters.

Michigan State leads the pack this year, with Maryland, Michigan, and UCLA trailing close behind. All four top teams earned double-byes and secured automatic spots in the quarterfinals. Illinois won last year's championship in a 93-87 victory against Wisconsin. Both Illinois and Wisconsin began play in the second round this year, defeating their Iowa and Northwestern opponents 106-94 and 70-63, respectively. The quarterfinals will see no. 7 Illinois face no. 2 Maryland, no. 5 Wisconsin against no. 4 UCLA, no. 6 Purdue against no. 3 Michigan, no. 8 Oregon against no. 1 Michigan State.

The tournament is spread across two networks and one streamer, so you'll probably need to opt into a streaming service if you want to watch every game (even if you have cable). Below, we've outlined some of the best options and provided a full schedule for the rest of the tournament.

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How to watch the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament in the US

The Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament is spread across multiple channels and services. Round 1 games streamed exclusively on Peacock (where subscriptions start at $8/month), rather than a traditional TV channel. Round 2, Round 3, and the Quarterfinals will air on the Big Ten Network. The Semifinals and Championship will be broadcast on CBS. Only the First Round was available on Peacock, so if you're a cord-cutter looking to watch the rest of the tournament, we recommend trying a live TV streaming package like DirecTV Stream or Fubo.

DirecTV Stream carries the Big Ten Network, CBS, and 125+ other live channels in its Choice signature plan, which costs $115/month. Subscribers can get their first three months for $90/month. DirecTV Stream's MySports pack is a much cheaper option that carries the Big Ten Network and 25+ other live channels for $70/month. The only issue is that the MySports pack doesn't have CBS, so you'd need to find another way (like the Paramount Plus option we'll outline below) to watch the Semis and Championship. All DirecTV Stream plans come with a five-day free trial.

CBS, the Big Ten Network, and 150+ live channels are available on Fubo, a sports-centric live TV streaming package. Fubo subscriptions start at $85/month, but new users can get $20 off their first month of service after a one-week free trial.

If you're only interested in watching the Semifinals and Championship on CBS or you're subscribed to a service that doesn't have the network, you can live stream CBS with Paramount Plus. You'll need to subscribe to the Paramount Plus with Showtime tier, which costs $13/month, to unlock live streaming. This tier also includes ad-free on-demand CBS, Paramount, and Showtime content. Paramount Plus is a handy subscription to keep for March Madness since so many games air on CBS.

How to watch the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament from anywhere

Big Ten fanatics don't have to worry about missing one second of the tournament just because they're traveling outside the US. You can keep up with your usual streaming methods with the help of a VPN (virtual private network). VPNs are quick and easy ways to change your virtual location, so your go-to websites and apps work like they would back home. Plus, VPNs instantly give your cybersecurity a boost. Since the services we've highlighted today require US methods of payment, this option will work best for Americans who are simply traveling abroad at the moment.

Not sure where to start? ExpressVPN is our go-to recommendation since it's a beginner-friendly option with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Check out our ExpressVPN review for more information, and keep reading to learn how to use a VPN.

How to watch the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament with a VPN

• Sign up for a VPN if you don't have one.
• Install it on the device you're using to watch.
• Turn it on and set it to a US location.
• Sign up for one of the above streaming services.
• Enjoy the games.

2025 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament schedule

All rounds are available to watch from home. You can find a complete schedule below, including dates and approximate start times. Some games don't have exact start times and will instead commence 25 minutes after the end of the prior game, according to the Big Ten.

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