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The anticipation for the 2025-26 college basketball season is high, with NBC Sports set to air nearly 200 games featuring both men’s and women’s teams. Fans can watch all the action live on Peacock, showcasing prominent matchups from the Big Ten, BIG EAST, and Big 12 conferences. The season begins with a game featuring the No. 23 Creighton Bluejays against the South Dakota Coyotes on November 5.
As the season progresses, NBC Sports will broadcast over 75 basketball games from the Big Ten, providing fans with numerous opportunities to support their teams. The Big Ten schedule includes regular-season games and early rounds of the Big Ten Tournament, with several exciting matchups planned.
The facts
The Big Ten men’s basketball schedule kicks off on November 7, 2025, with a tripleheader. Northwestern hosts Boston University at 6 p.m. ET, followed by Purdue facing Oakland at 7 p.m. ET, and Illinois taking on Florida Gulf Coast at 8:30 p.m. ET. A significant non-conference game features Arizona visiting UCLA on November 14 at 10 p.m. ET. Additionally, Purdue, led by preseason Player of the Year Braden Smith, will host Auburn on December 20 at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Conference play and tournament coverage
Conference play begins on December 2, 2025, with the Michigan State Spartans, last season’s Big Ten champions, hosting the Iowa Hawkeyes at 7 p.m. ET. A key matchup occurs on January 17, when Michigan, the 2025 Big Ten Men’s Tournament champion, faces Oregon, which reached the second round of the NCAA tournament, airing live at 4 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
Peacock will stream the inaugural 18-team Big Ten Men’s Tournament on March 10-11, 2026, offering fans four thrilling tournament games.
Women’s basketball action and key games
The women’s basketball season begins with the 2025 Shamrock Classic on November 15 at 4 p.m. ET, featuring a rematch between Michigan and Notre Dame. This game follows Notre Dame’s victory over Michigan in the 2025 NCAA Women’s Tournament. Women’s conference play starts on December 31, with Penn State hosting UCLA at 2 p.m. ET on Peacock.
Highlighted matchups in women’s play
A notable game on January 18, 2026, features Maryland visiting UCLA, highlighted on NBC and Peacock. Other important matchups include Indiana visiting Ohio State on January 22 at 8 p.m. ET and Iowa taking on USC on January 29 at 9 p.m. ET, showcasing the fierce rivalries among these collegiate programs.
BIG EAST and Big 12 conference coverage
NBC Sports will also cover the BIG EAST conference, streaming nearly 75 regular-season games, including 50 men’s and 25 women’s games. The BIG EAST season begins on November 5, with Creighton hosting South Dakota at 8 p.m. ET, setting a strong tone for the conference.
In the Big 12 conference, NBC Sports will stream 20 men’s basketball games exclusively on Peacock, starting with a non-conference clash on November 21 between BYU and Wisconsin. Fans can expect thrilling competition from top teams like Houston and Kansas throughout the season.
Overall, the 2025-26 college basketball season promises to be an exhilarating experience for fans, with NBC Sports and Peacock leading the charge in providing live coverage and in-depth analysis across multiple platforms.