The Michigan State Spartans men’s basketball vs Nebraska Cornhuskers men’s basketball game is being carried on NBC Sports platforms with a primary live stream on Peacock , and linear TV coverage via NBCSN/Big Ten package offerings in many cable and live-TV streaming bundles.

Where to watch (main options)

  • Peacock (primary stream)
    • The matchup is listed on Peacock’s college basketball page as part of its Big Ten package, with Michigan State vs Nebraska available live and on replay.
* Requires a paid Peacock subscription; some viewers (like college students) may qualify for a discounted rate through Peacock’s student offer.
  • NBCSN / Big Ten partner channels
    • NBC Sports’ game preview notes that the contest is carried on NBCSN and accessible through providers that carry NBC’s college basketball package (including many cable/satellite plans and services like YouTube TV that include NBCSN in their lineup).

Key viewing details

  • Date & time: The featured Michigan State at Nebraska Big Ten matchup is scheduled in prime time (9 p.m. ET) at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska.
  • Streaming setup tips :
    • Check the “College Basketball” or “Sports” section inside Peacock; the game appears under Big Ten men’s basketball listings.
* If using a live‑TV streaming bundle (e.g., YouTube TV) that lists NBCSN/Peacock integration, searching “Michigan State vs Nebraska” in the app’s guide near tip‑off time will usually surface the correct channel.

Extra context and fan chatter

  • Nebraska is in the middle of a historic unbeaten start and hosts a highly ranked Michigan State squad, which has driven a lot of buzz in fan communities and Reddit game threads around this matchup.
  • ESPN and other score services are carrying live scores, highlights, and stats for the Jan. 2, 2026 meeting, so if you can’t stream, you can still follow along there in real time.

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