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Ohio State men’s basketball games are mainly on the big national sports networks (CBS, FOX/FS1, BTN, ESPN networks) plus live TV streaming services that carry those channels.

Today’s big one: Ohio State vs TCU (March Madness)

For the 2026 NCAA Tournament Round of 64 matchup vs TCU:

  • Tipoff: 12:15 p.m. ET, Thursday, March 19, 2026.
  • TV channel: CBS.
  • Location: Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville, South Carolina.

If you have cable or an antenna that gets your local CBS station, you can watch directly there.

Streaming options

You can stream the Ohio State–TCU game in a few ways:

  • Live TV streaming services that carry CBS in your area (examples mentioned in coverage include Fubo and similar services).
  • The March Madness live environment also has companion live streams and watch-along shows (like Chat Sports on YouTube) that provide free play‑by‑play, scoreboards, and analysis if you can’t access the official TV broadcast.

Radio and audio-only

If you can’t watch video, you still have good options:

  • National radio: SiriusXM Channel 201 for the live call.
  • Columbus local radio: 97.1 The Fan carries the game.
  • Streaming radio: The Varsity Network app lets you choose the Ohio State broadcast, the TCU broadcast, or the national Westwood One call.

Where to watch Ohio State basketball in general

Outside this specific tournament game, Ohio State men’s basketball appears across:

  • CBS and FOX national windows.
  • Big Ten Network (BTN) for many conference games.
  • ESPN channels (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU) for selected matchups.
  • Live TV streaming bundles that carry those channels (Fubo, YouTube TV, etc.).
  • The official Ohio State site’s “Live Events” page, which lists each game plus its TV and streaming info for that date.

Simple example “game day” plan

  1. Check the Ohio State “Live Events” page to confirm tip time, TV, and any streaming links.
  1. If it’s on a broadcast channel like CBS or FOX, watch via antenna, cable, or a live TV streaming app that carries your local station.
  1. If you can’t get the video, open SiriusXM or The Varsity Network for audio, or pull up a watch‑along stream with live scoreboard and commentary.

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