where to watch minnesota golden gophers men's basketball vs wisconsin badgers men's basketball
The Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball game is airing on Big Ten Network, with tipoff at 8 p.m. Central on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
How to watch on TV
- Channel: Big Ten Network (BTN).
- Start time: 8:00 p.m. Central (local to Madison and Minneapolis), Jan. 28, 2026.
- If you have cable or satellite, you can watch by tuning directly to BTN; you can also log in to the FOX Sports app using your TV provider credentials and stream BTN there.
Streaming options
You can stream BTN—and therefore the Gophers vs. Badgers game—through several live TV streaming services that carry the channel:
- Hulu + Live TV (includes BTN in many Big Ten markets).
- Fubo (sports-focused package with BTN coverage in Big Ten areas).
- YouTube TV (typically includes BTN as part of its base package in eligible regions).
These services generally require a subscription but do not need traditional cable; you can watch on smart TVs, phones, or laptops once logged in.
Radio and audio options
If you can’t watch video, you still have several ways to follow along:
- Badger Radio Network on stations such as WIBA-AM 1310 in Madison and 95.7 BIG FM in Milwaukee, plus other Wisconsin affiliates.
- SiriusXM college sports channels (the matchup is listed with Wisconsin’s home broadcast).
- Online audio via platforms that carry the Badger Radio Network or school-produced streams linked from Wisconsin’s or Minnesota’s athletics sites.
Tip: Search within your streaming service’s live guide for “Big Ten Network” or “Wisconsin vs Minnesota” shortly before 8 p.m. Central to make sure you have the correct live feed.
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