College Basketball on TV 2026/27

Today's men's and women's NCAA basketball games with tip-off times (ET) and TV channels, from early-season tournaments through conference play and March Madness. The schedule focuses on games with a national or widely available broadcast rather than every Division I matchup.

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Wednesday 14th October 2026

#10 UCF vs. LSU (Exhibition)

Men's college basketball

TBD
Wed 14 Oct
SECN+ESPN Unlimited
Friday 16th October 2026

Georgetown vs. George Washington (Exhibition)

Men's college basketball

6:00 PMET
Fri 16 Oct
ESPN+ESPN Select/Unlimited

Listings last updated October 11, 2026. All times ET. Always double check with your provider nearer tip-off.

About this schedule

This college basketball TV schedule lists today's men's and women's NCAA games with tip-off time and the channel each is showing on, from early-season tournaments through conference play and March Madness.

Regular-season games are spread widely across ESPN's family of channels (including ESPN2 and ESPNU), FOX, CBS and conference-owned networks like the Big Ten Network and ACC Network, with the exact channel depending heavily on which conference and which teams are playing. National broadcasts tend to concentrate on marquee non-conference matchups and ranked-versus-ranked games, while a large share of midweek conference games are carried primarily on conference networks rather than the biggest national channels.

Coverage changes dramatically once the postseason begins. The men's NCAA Tournament, march madness tv schedule included, is broadcast nationally across CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV, with every tournament game nationally televised across those four channels through the entire bracket. The women's tournament has similarly expanded its national footprint on ESPN's channels in recent years, reflecting the broader growth in women's college basketball today that's driven both viewership and broadcast investment.

Because there are hundreds of Division I programs playing most nights of the week, this page focuses on games with a confirmed national or widely available broadcast rather than every matchup across every conference. For smaller-conference or non-televised games, that conference's own streaming package is usually the more complete source. For most non-marquee games, the broadcast window isn't locked in until the week of the game itself.

Conference realignment in recent years has also shuffled which network carries which league, so a program that moved conferences may have changed its primary broadcast home along with it, which is worth keeping in mind if a team's usual channel suddenly looks different from last season.

How to Watch College Basketball on TV: 2026/27 Guide

College Basketball national TV deals

Regular-season college basketball follows conference TV deals. March Madness has its own national deal.

CompetitionBroadcaster(s)App
Regular seasonESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, FOX, FS1, CBSESPN App / FOX One / Paramount+
Conference networksBig Ten Network, SEC Network, ACC NetworkConference streaming (e.g. ACCNX, SECN+)
Men's NCAA TournamentCBS, TBS, TNT, truTVParamount+ / HBO Max
Women's NCAA TournamentESPN / ABCESPN App

College Basketball channels: USA vs Canada

USA

Regular-season games are on ESPN networks, FOX, CBS and conference networks. Every men's NCAA Tournament game is on CBS, TBS, TNT or truTV.

How to stream College Basketball

  • ESPN App: ESPN, ABC and ESPN-run conference network games.
  • Paramount+: CBS games, including CBS's March Madness games.
  • HBO Max: TBS, TNT and truTV March Madness games.
  • Conference streaming services such as ACC Network Extra and SEC Network+ for smaller games.

College Basketball blackouts and regional rules

There are no local blackouts, but many games are on conference networks or streaming add-ons that need a cable package or a specific subscription.

Key dates: 2026/27 college basketball season

  • Season tip-offNovember 2026

College Basketball on TV: FAQ

What channel is the college basketball game on today?

Regular-season games are mostly on ESPN networks, FOX, CBS and conference networks. During March Madness, men's games are on CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV.

Where can I find the NCAA basketball TV schedule?

The listings above show today's national and widely available games. For smaller matchups, the conference's own streaming service is usually the most complete source.

What's the March Madness TV schedule like?

Every men's NCAA Tournament game is televised nationally across CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV, from the first round through the championship.

Is women's college basketball today getting more TV coverage?

Yes. ESPN's channels have expanded national coverage of women's college basketball in recent years, and the women's NCAA Tournament is on ESPN and ABC.

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