You can watch Michigan State Spartans men’s basketball in 2025–26 through a mix of national TV channels, conference networks, and live‑TV streaming services that carry those channels.

Main TV channels for Spartans games

Most Michigan State Spartans men’s basketball games air on major sports and broadcast networks.

  • Big Ten Network (BTN) for many regular‑season conference matchups.
  • FOX and FS1 for select Big Ten and marquee games.
  • CBS for weekend showcase games and some Big Ten matchups.
  • ESPN channels (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU) for early‑season tournaments and non‑conference games. Guides group these as key national carriers for MSU.
  • B1G+ streaming for some exhibition and lower‑profile home games.

Checking the Michigan State schedule page gives you the exact channel beside each game listing.

Streaming services that carry Spartans games

Several live‑TV streaming platforms bundle the channels you need to watch Michigan State without cable.

  • YouTube TV: Carries BTN, FOX, FS1, CBS (in many markets), and ESPN networks, and explicitly promotes live Michigan State Spartans men’s basketball coverage.
  • Hulu + Live TV: Frequently recommended as a top option for watching Michigan State games because it includes ESPN, FOX, FS1, BTN, and many local CBS/ABC affiliates.
  • Fubo: Often highlighted in viewing guides for specific Spartans matchups on FOX or CBS and is marketed as a way to watch college basketball including Michigan State.
  • Other options: Some guides also list services like DirecTV Stream or Sling (with the right add‑ons) when they include BTN and the main national sports networks.

If you already subscribe to one of these, search inside the app for “Michigan State Spartans” or the opponent name on game day.

Official schedule and game‑by‑game info

For each specific game, you’ll want to confirm tip‑off time and the exact channel.

  • Michigan State’s official athletics site posts the full men’s basketball schedule, including TV assignments and updates when networks change.
  • The ESPN team schedule page lists game dates, opponents, tip‑off times, TV channels, and ticket links for the 2025–26 regular season.
  • National outlets sometimes create one‑off viewing guides for big rivalry games (like Michigan vs. Michigan State) that summarize that night’s channel and streaming options.

Because TV assignments can shift during the season, it’s smart to recheck the schedule the day of the game.

Simple game‑day checklist

To make sure you actually see the Spartans when they hit the court:

  1. Look up today’s Michigan State men’s basketball schedule on the MSU site or ESPN to see the listed TV network.
  1. Confirm your provider (cable, satellite, or streaming) includes that channel—BTN, FOX, CBS, ESPN, or B1G+ are the usual suspects.
  1. If you’re streaming, log in early and test the app so you don’t miss the opening tip.

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