You can watch Big Ten Plus (B1G+) on a TV by subscribing to Big Ten Plus and then using its app on a smart TV or streaming device like Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or through a casting setup from your phone or computer.

What Big Ten Plus Is

Big Ten Plus (often shown as B1G+) is the Big Ten’s streaming service for games and content that are not carried on regular TV channels like Big Ten Network, FOX, or CBS. It focuses heavily on non-televised events, Olympic sports, some replays, and school-specific content.

Step-by-step: How to Watch Big Ten Plus on TV

  1. Go to the official Big Ten Plus (B1G+) website (BigTenPlus.com) or download the B1G+ / BTN+ app on your phone or streaming device.
  1. Create an account and choose a subscription plan (monthly or annual options are offered, with typical pricing around a monthly plan and a discounted annual plan).
  1. On your TV, install the Big Ten Plus / BTN+ app if available:
    • Roku
    • Amazon Fire TV/Firestick
    • Apple TV
    • Some smart TVs with app stores
    • Xbox or other supported devices where listed.
  1. Open the app on your TV and sign in with the same B1G+ account you created online.
  1. Find your team or sport and start streaming directly on the TV.

Using Big Ten Plus with Other Services (YouTube TV, etc.)

  • If you use YouTube TV, Hulu Live, or another live TV service, Big Ten Plus is a separate subscription from those bundles.
  • You can still:
    • Watch Big Ten Network games through your live TV service.
    • Use B1G+ specifically for overflow/non-televised games by logging into the B1G+ app on the same TV or streaming device.

If Your TV Doesn’t Have the App

If your TV does not have a native B1G+ or BTN+ app:

  • Use a streaming device like:
    • Roku
    • Fire TV Stick
    • Apple TV
      Plug it into an HDMI port and install the Big Ten Plus app on that device.
  • Or cast/airplay:
    • Open B1G+ in the app or browser on your phone/tablet.
    • Use Chromecast or AirPlay to cast the stream to your TV if supported.

Quick SEO-style notes

  • Focus keyword “how to watch big ten plus on tv” : The core is to subscribe at BigTenPlus.com, install the Big Ten Plus/BTN+ app on a supported TV or device, sign in, and stream.
  • Latest context: As of late 2024–2025, B1G+ continues to operate as a standalone subscription with apps on major streaming platforms, separate from Big Ten Network carriage in live TV bundles.

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