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where to watch ohio state basketball game

You can usually watch the latest Ohio State basketball game on a mix of national TV channels, Big Ten–related outlets, and live TV streaming services, depending on the specific matchup and date.

Quick Scoop

  • Check the exact game listing first : Go to Ohio State’s official athletics site “Live Events” or “Watch” pages to see today’s men’s or women’s basketball TV and streaming info.
  • Most common TV channels : CBS, FOX, FS1, Big Ten Network, ESPN family of networks, plus occasional Peacock-exclusive games.
  • Best streaming options (no cable): Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Fubo, and similar live-TV streamers that carry CBS/FOX/FS1/ESPN/Big Ten Network.
  • Some games are Big Ten+ or school-stream only (exhibitions and smaller non‑conference opponents), so they show up on B1G+ or school-specific streaming instead of national TV.

Where to watch (by situation)

1. Regular season home/Big Ten games

Most Ohio State men’s regular-season games air on:

  • Big Ten Network (BTN) – many conference and some non‑conference games.
  • FOX / FS1 – marquee Big Ten matchups.
  • CBS – select weekend and high-profile games (for example, Purdue vs Ohio State listed on CBS).
  • Peacock – some conference games are streaming‑only on Peacock Premium.

If you have cable/satellite with those channels, just tune in there. If not, see streaming options below.

2. Streaming without cable

You can stream Ohio State games legally via live TV services that bundle the right sports channels:

  • Hulu + Live TV – carries FOX, CBS, FS1, ESPN networks, and Big Ten Network, which covers most of the Buckeyes’ schedule.
  • YouTube TV – offers ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, and more; it also promotes live Ohio State men’s basketball with a free trial for new users.
  • Fubo – markets itself specifically for watching Ohio State and other NCAAM games, with FOX/CBS/ESPN and more plus a free trial.
  • Other options (DIRECTV Stream, etc.) typically work as long as they include CBS, FOX, FS1, ESPN, and BTN.

Many of these services offer short free trials , which people often use for a one‑off game.

3. Watching for free (or cheaper)

If you are in the broadcast area:

  • Use a digital over‑the‑air antenna to pick up CBS and FOX for free for games aired there.
  • Pair that with a short free trial to a streaming service for the games locked to cable networks like FS1 or BTN.

For Peacock‑only games, you’ll need at least a short subscription; sometimes there are discounted/student offers.

4. Special cases: March Madness and big non‑conference games

  • NCAA Tournament (March Madness) : Games are split across CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV, so you need a TV or streaming provider that includes all four.
  • High‑profile non‑conference games (e.g., vs UConn or UCLA) might be exclusive to Peacock , ESPN platforms, or a specific network, so always confirm the listing for that exact date.

Simple step‑by‑step for “today’s” game

  1. Go to the Ohio State athletics site and open the Live Events / Watch or men’s basketball schedule page to see today’s opponent, tip time, and TV/stream info.
  1. Note the listed channel or service (CBS, FOX, FS1, BTN, ESPN, Peacock, B1G+, etc.).
  1.  * If it’s a broadcast channel (CBS/FOX) and you’re local, use an **antenna** or any live TV service that carries it.

 * If it’s cable/BTN/ESPN, pick a live TV streaming service (Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Fubo, etc.), and use a **free trial** if you’re new.

 * If it’s **Peacock** or **B1G+** , sign in or grab a short subscription for that platform.

Bottom note: Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.