You get Big Ten Plus (B1G+) on your TV by subscribing to B1G+ and then using its app on a compatible streaming device or smart TV, or by casting from your phone or computer to your TV.

What Big Ten Plus Is

  • Big Ten Plus (often shown as B1G+) is a separate streaming service from the regular Big Ten Network channel; it carries non-televised games, school-specific feeds, and replays.
  • It is subscription-based, with monthly and annual plans, and you log in with the same account across devices.

Step‑by‑step: Get B1G+ on Your TV

  1. Go to the official Big Ten Plus / B1G+ website and create an account, choosing your subscription plan and entering payment info.
  1. On your TV device (Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, some smart TVs, or a streaming box/stick), open the app store and search for the B1G+ or Big Ten Plus app.
  1. Install the app, open it, and sign in using the email/password you created on the website.
  1. Start browsing live events and replays; many users mainly use it for Olympic sports, non‑televised basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, and more.

If Your TV Doesn’t Have the App

  • Use a streaming device: Plug in a Roku, Fire TV Stick, Chromecast with Google TV, or Apple TV, then install the B1G+ app there.
  • Cast or AirPlay: Open B1G+ in a browser or mobile app, then cast (Chromecast) or AirPlay (Apple) to your TV if supported.
  • Use HDMI from a laptop: Open B1G+ in a browser, connect your laptop to the TV with HDMI, and mirror the screen.

B1G+ vs Big Ten Network on TV

  • Live Big Ten Network channel (for major football/basketball games) is on live TV services like Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, Fubo, and Sling (with sports add‑ons).
  • B1G+ is mainly for games not picked up for TV (especially Olympic and non‑revenue sports) and for on‑demand replays, so many fans use both a live‑TV service and B1G+.

Quick checks before you subscribe

  • Make sure your device is listed as compatible on the B1G+ support pages (PC browsers, many mobile apps, Roku, Fire TV, some smart TVs).
  • Set expectations: B1G+ does not replace your main Big Ten Network cable/streaming channel for big marquee games; it fills in the gaps with extra content.

TL;DR: Subscribe on the B1G+ website, install the B1G+ app on a Roku/Fire TV/Apple TV or smart TV, sign in, and you’re ready to watch Big Ten Plus on your TV.