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Watch Big Ten Network: Official Channel Guide (2025)

Stream Big Ten Network's exclusive collegiate sports coverage through authorized providers only. Access live football, basketball, and Olympic sports from the premier academic-athletic conference. No pirated streams — only legitimate access through official BTN platforms and partners.

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Last updated: August 2025

What Is Big Ten Network?

Big Ten Network (BTN) is a collegiate sports network dedicated to covering the Big Ten Conference. Launched in 2007 as a partnership between the Big Ten Conference and Fox Networks, BTN provides comprehensive coverage of football, basketball, and Olympic sports across all 18 conference schools. Available through cable/satellite providers and live TV streaming services. Official site: bigtennetwork.com.

Where to Watch Big Ten Network Legally

Official providers that carry Big Ten Network. Availability varies by region—check with providers for local access.

YouTube TV

BTN included in base package in Big Ten markets. Cloud DVR available. Access BTN live stream via YouTube TV login.

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Hulu + Live TV

Includes BTN in participating markets. Use Hulu login to watch BTN live and on-demand.

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DIRECTV STREAM

BTN available in Choice package and above. Use DIRECTV STREAM credentials to watch live BTN.

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Fubo

BTN included in Pro package and above in eligible regions. DVR included. Stream BTN via Fubo login.

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Sling TV (Blue + Sports Extra)

BTN available with Sports Extra add-on in select markets. Check availability based on location.

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Devices & Compatibility

All providers support multiple devices. Big Ten Network live streams play on:

Roku

Fire TV

Apple TV

Chromecast

Android

iPhone/iPad

LG TV

Xbox

What You Get with Big Ten Network

Comprehensive Big Ten Conference coverage across multiple sports:

🏈 Football Coverage

Live games: Dozens of conference matchups each season
Studio shows: Big Ten Football Pregame, Postgame, and analysis
Classic games: Replays of historic Big Ten football moments
Spring football: Coverage of spring games and practices
Recruiting coverage: Signing day specials and recruit analysis

🏀 Basketball Coverage

Conference games: Extensive men's and women's basketball coverage
Big Ten Tournament: Comprehensive tournament coverage
B1G Beyond: Behind-the-scenes basketball content
Bracketology: NCAA Tournament analysis and projections
Non-conference: Select early-season tournaments and matchups

⚾ Olympic Sports Coverage

Wrestling: Premier coverage of Big Ten wrestling, the nation's best
Volleyball: Extensive women's volleyball coverage
Hockey: Big Ten hockey matchups and tournaments
Baseball/Softball: Conference matchups and tournament coverage
Soccer: Men's and women's soccer coverage
Other sports: Lacrosse, gymnastics, swimming, and more

🎓 Academic & School-Specific Content

School-specific shows: Programming dedicated to each member institution
Academic highlights: Showcasing Big Ten academic excellence
Documentaries: Features on legendary coaches, players, and moments
The Journey: Behind-the-scenes series following basketball programs
BTN Student U: Productions created by students at member schools

🌐 Conference-Wide Coverage

BTN Tailgate: Saturday morning football preview show
Big Ten Elite: Profiles of legendary teams and players
Icons: Documentary series on Big Ten legends
Big Ten Fusion: Multi-sport highlight and analysis show
VPN for out-of-market: Access your home market content while traveling

Big Ten Network FAQs

Common questions about accessing Big Ten Network content:

BTN operates multiple regional channels (BTN, BTN2, etc.) and streaming availability depends on your location relative to the teams playing. Some games may be subject to local blackouts or available only on alternate channels.

BTN is the linear television channel showing premier events, while BTN+ is a streaming subscription service that provides additional events not televised on the main network, typically Olympic sports and non-conference events.

Yes, through national providers that carry BTN nationally (YouTube TV, Hulu Live, etc.) or through the Fox Sports app with provider authentication. Some games may require BTN+ subscription for out-of-market viewers.

BTN typically broadcasts 35-40 football games each season, including Saturday conference matchups, non-conference games, and some Friday night games.

Yes, BTN provides coverage for all member institutions: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue, Rutgers, Wisconsin, plus newcomers UCLA, USC, Oregon, and Washington.

Limited content is available through the Fox Sports app without authentication, but full access requires a television provider login. Some content may be available through school-specific streaming options.

BTN+ provides access to hundreds of events not televised on BTN, mainly Olympic sports, early-season basketball, and other non-premiere events. It offers school-specific subscriptions or conference-wide packages.

Use the channel finder on bigtennetwork.com or your provider's channel guide. BTN may be on different channels in different regions, and some areas receive multiple BTN channels.

Select football and basketball games are broadcast in 4K Ultra HD. Check with your provider for 4K availability and requirements.

Yes, most providers offer cloud DVR functionality, and the Fox Sports app often has full game replays available for 72 hours after broadcast.

The Big Ten media rights are shared between BTN, Fox, FS1, CBS, NBC, and Peacock. The highest-profile games typically air on broadcast networks, while BTN carries many conference matchups and Olympic sports.

Important Legal Disclaimer

Stream2Watch only promotes 100% legal streaming options. Unauthorized streams may violate copyright law and pose security risks.

Channel availability, programming, and pricing change frequently. Broadcasting rights for collegiate sports are complex and vary by region, school, and sport. Always verify with official Big Ten Network and provider sites before subscribing.