How to Watch Northwestern Wildcats Basketball Live Without Cable in 2026
Where to Watch the Next Northwestern Game
The next Northwestern game is against the Boston University Terriers on November 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM EST. You can watch the game on Big Ten Network with a 5-Day Free Trial of DIRECTV.
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Northwestern Wildcats Schedule
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2027 Regular Season
| DIRECTV | Fubo | Hulu | Sling TV | YouTube TV | Dish | Peacock | |||||||||
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| Free Trial | Free Trial | Free 3-Day Trial | Save with Sling | Free Trial | Save $370 | Sign Up | |||||||||
| $20.99 | $9.99 | $28.99 | $19.99 | $29.99 | $45.99 | $45.99 | $64.99 | $91.99 | $106.99 | $111.99 | $121.99 | $8.99 | |||
| Boston University
Mon, Nov 9 8:00 PM | Big Ten Network | $15 | $59 | $61 | - | - | - | $11 | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | |
| DePaul
Fri, Nov 13 12:00 AM | Big Ten Network | $15 | $59 | $61 | - | - | - | $11 | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Columbia
Mon, Nov 16 8:00 PM | B1G+ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| @ Virginia Tech
Fri, Nov 20 3:00 PM | ESPN2 | $24 | $59 | $61 | ✓ | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Dayton
Sun, Nov 22 1:00 PM | ESPN2 | $24 | $59 | $61 | ✓ | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Northeastern
Fri, Nov 27 8:00 PM | Big Ten Network | $15 | $59 | $61 | - | - | - | $11 | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Wisconsin
Tue, Dec 1 9:00 PM | Peacock | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ✓ | |
| @ BYU
Sat, Dec 5 4:00 PM | Peacock | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ✓ | |
| @ Michigan
Sat, Dec 12 4:30 PM | Fox | $19 | $59 | $61 | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Mercyhurst
Wed, Dec 16 8:00 PM | B1G+ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
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| @ Oklahoma State
Sun, Dec 20 1:00 PM | ESPNU | $24 | $11 | $61 | - | - | $11 | - | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Chicago State
Tue, Dec 29 8:00 PM | Peacock | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ✓ | |
| Minnesota
Sun, Jan 3 7:30 PM | Big Ten Network | $15 | $59 | $61 | - | - | - | $11 | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | |
| @ Ohio State
Wed, Jan 6 6:30 PM | Big Ten Network | $15 | $59 | $61 | - | - | - | $11 | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | |
| @ Penn State
Sun, Jan 10 12:00 PM | Big Ten Network | $15 | $59 | $61 | - | - | - | $11 | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Illinois
Wed, Jan 13 9:00 PM | Big Ten Network | $15 | $59 | $61 | - | - | - | $11 | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Rutgers
Sat, Jan 16 1:00 PM | Big Ten Network | $15 | $59 | $61 | - | - | - | $11 | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | |
| @ Washington
Wed, Jan 20 10:30 PM | Big Ten Network | $15 | $59 | $61 | - | - | - | $11 | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | |
| @ Oregon
Sat, Jan 23 7:00 PM | Peacock | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ✓ | |
| Indiana
Wed, Jan 27 7:00 PM | Big Ten Network | $15 | $59 | $61 | - | - | - | $11 | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | |
| USC
Sat, Jan 30 2:00 PM | Big Ten Network | $15 | $59 | $61 | - | - | - | $11 | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | |
| @ Purdue
Sat, Feb 6 12:00 PM | FS1 | $24 | $59 | $61 | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | |
| @ Indiana
Tue, Feb 9 7:30 PM | Big Ten Network | $15 | $59 | $61 | - | - | - | $11 | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Iowa
Sat, Feb 13 2:00 PM | FS1 | $24 | $59 | $61 | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | |
| @ Illinois
Tue, Feb 16 9:00 PM | Big Ten Network | $15 | $59 | $61 | - | - | - | $11 | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | |
| @ Minnesota
Sun, Feb 21 2:00 PM | Peacock | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ✓ | |
| UCLA
Wed, Feb 24 8:30 PM | Big Ten Network | $15 | $59 | $61 | - | - | - | $11 | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Nebraska
Sat, Feb 27 3:00 PM | Fox | $19 | $59 | $61 | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Michigan State
Tue, Mar 2 8:30 PM | FS1 | $24 | $59 | $61 | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | |
| @ Maryland
Sun, Mar 7 1:00 PM | Big Ten Network | $15 | $59 | $61 | - | - | - | $11 | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | |
The Best Way to Watch Northwestern Wildcats Games
| ★ Best Choice | |
|---|---|
| DIRECTV | Peacock |
| MySports | Select |
| $44.99 / mo. 5-Day Free Trial | $8.99 / mo. Sign Up |
| $44.99 / month 5-Day Free Trial directv.com | $8.99 / month Sign Up peacocktv.com |
Start streaming DIRECTV & save up to $30 off your 1st mo. of service! Learn how. | |
• Big Ten Network | - Big Ten Network |
- Peacock | • Peacock |
• FS1 | - FS1 |
• ESPN2 | - ESPN2 |
• Fox | - Fox |
- A&E | - A&E |
- AMC | - AMC |
- BET | - BET |
- Bravo | - Bravo |
- Cartoon Network | - Cartoon Network |
• CNN | - CNN |
- Comedy Central | - Comedy Central |
- Discovery | - Discovery |
- Disney Channel | - Disney Channel |
- Disney Junior | - Disney Junior |
- E! | - E! |
• ESPN | - ESPN |
- Food Network | - Food Network |
• Fox News | - Fox News |
- Freeform | - Freeform |
- FX | - FX |
- FXX | - FXX |
- Hallmark Channel | - Hallmark Channel |
- HGTV | - HGTV |
- The History Channel | - The History Channel |
- Investigation Discovery | - Investigation Discovery |
- Lifetime | - Lifetime |
• MS NOW | - MS NOW |
- MTV | - MTV |
- Nickelodeon | - Nickelodeon |
- Paramount Network | - Paramount Network |
- SYFY | - SYFY |
• TBS | - TBS |
- TLC | - TLC |
• TNT | - TNT |
- Travel Channel | - Travel Channel |
• truTV | - truTV |
• USA Network | - USA Network |
- VH1 | - VH1 |
- WE tv | - WE tv |
| DIRECTV | Fubo | Hulu | Sling TV | YouTube TV | Dish | Peacock | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Trial | Free Trial | Free 3-Day Trial | Save with Sling | Free Trial | Save $370 | Sign Up | ||||||||
| $20.99 | $9.99 | $28.99 | $19.99 | $29.99 | $45.99 | $45.99 | $64.99 | $91.99 | $106.99 | $111.99 | $121.99 | $8.99 | ||
| Big Ten Network | $15 | $59 | $61 | - | - | - | $11 | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Peacock | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ✓ | |
| FS1 | $24 | $59 | $61 | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | |
| ESPN2 | $24 | $59 | $61 | ✓ | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Fox | $19 | $59 | $61 | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | |
All Live TV Streaming Services to Watch the Northwestern Wildcats
Can I watch the Northwestern Wildcats with DIRECTV?
Yes, you can watch Northwestern Wildcats games on Big Ten Network, ESPN2, Fox, ESPNU, and FS1 as part of their MySports package for $44.99 a month. However, DIRECTV is no longer available for new subscribers – you will need DIRECTV instead.
DIRECTV has 14 channels as part of their service, which lets DIRECTV Stream to your TV, including sports channels like ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, ESPNU, FanDuel TV, FS1, FS2, Golf Channel, MLB Network, NBA TV, NFL Network, NHL Network, SEC Network, TBS, Tennis Channel, TNT, truTV, and USA Network.
This is the full DIRECTV Channel List.
Every DIRECTV subscriber can record up to Unlimited on their Cloud DVR, while up to 20 subscribers can stream at the same time.
DIRECTV supports a wide-range of devices to stream Northwestern Wildcats games including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. DIRECTV is not available to stream on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and onn.
Can I watch the Northwestern Wildcats with Hulu Live TV?
Yes, you can watch Northwestern Wildcats games on Big Ten Network, ESPN2, Fox, ESPNU, and FS1 as part of their Live TV Only package for $88.99 a month.
Hulu Live TV has 70 channels as part of their service, including sports channels like ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, FS2, TBS, TNT, USA Network, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS Sports Network, ESPNU, SEC Network, truTV, MLB Network, NFL Network, NFL RedZone, ESPNEWS, FanDuel TV, Golf Channel, and Tennis Channel.
This is the full Hulu Live TV Channel List.
Every Hulu Live TV subscriber can record up to Unlimited on their Cloud DVR, while 2 users can stream at the same time. For $14.99/month, you can upgrade to a 200 Hour DVR (with skippable ads) and use on unlimited screens at home and three on-the-road.
Hulu Live TV supports a wide-range of devices to stream Northwestern Wildcats games including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. Hulu Live TV is not available to stream on onn.
Can I watch the Northwestern Wildcats with Fubo?
Yes, you can watch Northwestern Wildcats games on Big Ten Network, ESPN2, Fox, ESPNU, and FS1 as part of their Sports Sports Plus package for $75.99 a month.
Fubo has 150 channels as part of their service, including sports channels like ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, FS2, ACC Network, ACC Network Extra, Big Ten Network, CBS Sports Network, ESPNU, SEC Network, MLB Network, NBA TV, NFL Network, NFL RedZone, NHL Network, beIN Sports, Next Level Sports, ESPNEWS, Fox Soccer Plus, Golf Channel, Tennis Channel, and Willow TV.
This is the full Fubo Channel List.
Every Fubo subscriber can record up to Unlimited to their Cloud DVR, or can upgrade to a Cloud DVR. While 10 subscribers can stream at the same time, you can add up to five streams for $10 a month.
Fubo supports a wide-range of devices to stream Northwestern Wildcats games including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. Fubo is not available to stream on PlayStation, Nintendo, and onn.
Can I watch the Northwestern Wildcats with YouTube TV?
Yes, you can watch Northwestern Wildcats games on Big Ten Network, ESPN2, Fox, ESPNU, and FS1 as part of their Sports Plan package for $64.99 a month.
YouTube TV has 60 channels as part of their service, including sports channels like ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, FS2, TBS, TNT, USA Network, ACC Network, ACC Network Extra, Big Ten Network, CBS Sports Network, ESPNU, SEC Network, truTV, NBA TV, NFL Network, NFL RedZone, beIN Sports, ESPNEWS, FanDuel TV, Fox Soccer Plus, Golf Channel, Overtime, and Tennis Channel.
This is the full YouTube TV Channel List.
Every YouTube TV subscriber can record to their Unlimited Cloud DVR, while 3 users can stream at the same time.
YouTube TV supports a wide-range of devices to stream Northwestern Wildcats games including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. YouTube TV is not available to stream on Nintendo and onn.
Can I watch the Northwestern Wildcats with Sling TV?
Yes, you can watch Northwestern Wildcats games on Big Ten Network, ESPN2, Fox, ESPNU, and FS1 as part of their Sling Orange + Blue Sports Extra package for $75.99 a month.
Sling Orange + Blue has 50 channels as part of their service, including ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, TBS, TNT, USA Network, NFL Network, and truTV.
You can also add ACC Network, ACC Network Extra, Big Ten Network, ESPNU, SEC Network, and truTV as part of the Sports Extra ($15) add-on (or $11 if you only subscribe to Sling Orange/Blue).
This is the full Sling TV Channel List.
Every Sling TV subscriber can record up to 50 hours to their Cloud DVR, while 4 users can stream at the same time. You can upgrade to a 50 Hour DVR for $5 a month.
Sling TV supports a wide-range of devices to stream Northwestern Wildcats games including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. Sling TV is not available to stream on PlayStation, Nintendo, and onn.