You can watch Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball through a mix of national TV channels and streaming services, plus official KU options and radio, depending on the specific game and where you live.

Main ways to watch live

  • National/Regional TV channels
    • Big games and most Big 12 matchups air on major sports networks like ESPN/ESPN2 , ABC , FOX/FS1 , CBS , TNT/truTV and occasionally others depending on the opponent and event.
* These cover the bulk of the regular-season schedule, especially ranked or marquee matchups (for example, vs Duke, UConn, Arizona, Kansas State, etc.).
  • Streaming-only games (Big 12 and non‑conference)
    • A handful of KU games each season are exclusive to ESPN+ (often early non‑conference or lower‑profile home games).
* Some conference games stream only on **Peacock** , especially select Big 12 matchups such as Kansas at UCF or Oklahoma State.

* These streams are not usually simulcast on regular cable channels, so you need the subscription directly or via a bundle.
  • Official KU schedule for TV info
    • The KU Athletics men’s basketball schedule page lists every game with its tip time and TV/streaming partner , and is the most reliable “what channel tonight?” check.
* ESPN’s Kansas schedule page also shows **TV listings and links** for many games once networks are finalized.

Best streaming setups without cable

If you’ve cut the cord, you can still get almost every KU game by combining services:

  1. Live TV streaming service + ESPN+
    • Services like Hulu + Live TV or similar bundles give you ESPN/ESPN2, ABC, FOX, FS1, CBS and often include ESPN+ in the package.
 * This combo covers nearly all nationally televised games plus the ESPN+ exclusives, leaving only Peacock‑only games to solve separately.
  1. Add a standalone Peacock subscription
    • To see the Big 12 games that are Peacock‑exclusive , you need the paid Peacock streaming plan (even if you already have a Live TV bundle).
 * Recent schedules show Kansas playing **multiple conference games on Peacock only** , so this has become important for Big 12 fans.
  1. Check one‑off guides for “tonight’s game”
    • Some fan and streaming‑guide sites maintain “where to watch KU basketball tonight” posts with updated channel/stream info and tips on free trials.
 * These can be handy for finding a legal stream if you’re traveling or using a new device.

Local & alternative options

  • In‑market streaming quirks and blackouts
    • Fans in and around Lawrence have historically run into streaming blackouts on certain apps due to local TV rights, as discussed by KU fans on forums like r/jayhawks and r/Lawrence.
* If you live near campus and see a blackout message, you may need a **local cable/satellite provider or an antenna** for the regional broadcast instead.
  • Radio and audio streams
    • When you can’t watch video, you can follow KU via radio broadcasts and audio streams (often accessible through KU’s site or general sports radio apps) that carry live play‑by‑play.
* This is useful if you’re driving or at work but don’t want to miss the game.
  • In‑person tickets
    • TV listings like ESPN’s schedule page often include ticket links for upcoming home and road games if you’d rather be in the arena than stream.

Quick “how to watch tonight” checklist

  1. Look up KU’s official schedule page for today’s opponent, tip time, and TV/streaming listing.
  1. If it lists ESPN/ESPN2/ABC/FOX/FS1/CBS/TNT/truTV , open that channel via cable, satellite, or your Live TV streaming app.
  1. If it lists ESPN+ , open the ESPN app and sign in with ESPN+ (standalone or through your bundle).
  1. If it lists Peacock , launch Peacock and watch under the live sports section at game time.
  1. If you still cannot view it due to location, check local over‑the‑air channels, radio, or KU forums for guidance from other fans in your area.

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