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How to watch No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 7 Purdue: Feb. 17, 2026 men’s basketball game

The newly crowned No. 1 team in the country will visit one of the toughest places to play in the country on Tuesday night.

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Matt Tamanini is the News Editor at The Streamable, where he oversees daily news coverage and editorial strategy, with a particular focus on breaking stories, streaming comparisons, and major industry events. A well-rounded journalist with a diverse background, Matt joined The Streamable in 2022 after holding key editorial roles at several high-profile outlets. He has an extensive career in sports and entertainment journalism, having served as a senior editor for BroadwayWorld, the world’s largest theater website, and as managing editor for Land-Grant Holy Land, which covers Ohio State sports.
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With a background in sports and entertainment reporting, he’s covered everything from Broadway to college football. He cut the cord in 2014 and has a sharp eye for streaming trends and a soft spot for Hallmark movies.
With a background in sports and entertainment reporting, he’s covered everything from Broadway to college football. He cut the cord in 2014 and has a sharp eye for streaming trends and a soft spot for Hallmark movies.

The NBCUniversal sports execs hit the jackpot with this Peacock-exclusive matchup as on Tuesday, Feb. 17, the No. 7 Purdue Boilermakers will host the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines in their first game as the top-ranked team in the country. The two Big Ten squads will face off at Mackey Arena with each looking to add a Quad-1 win to their postseason resume. The Boilermakers are 21-4 overall and 11-3 in conference, while Michigan is 24-1 and 14-1. With just weeks remaining in the regular season, this will be the only matchup between the blue bloods, unless they square off in the B1G or NCAA Tournaments. Tip is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET and you can only watch with a subscription to Peacock.

How to watch Purdue Boilermakers vs. Michigan Wolverines

Everything you need to know about Purdue vs. Michigan

Why do we recommend watching Purdue vs. Michigan on Peacock?

For the second season in a row, Peacock is hosting streaming-exclusive Big Ten men’s and women’s basketball games throughout the season. So, the only way to watch the Purdue vs. Michigan game is with a Peacock subscription. Peacock provides access to sports action available on your local NBC affiliate, as well as tons of streaming exclusives from the NFL. NBA, English Premier League, the Olympics, and much more.

The top two subscription levels on Peacock provide access to the game, so you can sign up for the Peacock Premium plan for $11 and catch the game and a full month of content.

Can you watch Purdue vs. Michigan for free?

More than likely, no. Peacock does not currently offer a free trial, so the only way to legally watch the game is via Peacock or to be there in person.

How to watch Purdue vs. Michigan from anywhere

If you’ll be away from home and can’t watch the game as you normally would, you can still catch all of the action no matter where you are in the world with a VPN. A VPN can be used on your phone, tablet, or computer and make you appear to be back home — even when you’re not — making sure you feel at home no matter where you are. A VPN is a safe and secure way to stay protected online while streaming your favorite sports, movies, and shows on the go. Keep in mind that you will still need to be subscribed to Peacock in order to stream the game with a VPN.

ExpressVPN is one of the best providers around, at one of the best prices. Currently, you can get a month of service for as little as $5. ExpressVPN is the most-trusted VPN on the market and comes with a 30-day, money-back guarantee. ExpressVPN has servers in 105 countries, best-in-class encryption, 24-hour live support, and the best speeds available.

While ExpressVPN is our recommendation for the best VPN to use while you are traveling, there are a number of other high-quality options available depending on what you are looking for.

  • Most Secure: NordVPN | Starting at $3.09 per month
  • Best Budget Option: Surfshark | Starting at $2.50 per month
  • Best Free Option: Proton VPN | Free plan available

 

Matt Tamanini
Matt Tamanini is the News Editor at The Streamable, where he oversees daily news coverage and editorial strategy, with a particular focus on breaking stories, streaming comparisons, and major industry events. A well-rounded journalist with a diverse background, Matt joined The Streamable in 2022 after holding key editorial roles at several high-profile outlets. He has an extensive career in sports and entertainment journalism, having served as a senior editor for BroadwayWorld, the world’s largest theater website, and as managing editor for Land-Grant Holy Land, which covers Ohio State sports.
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