The Big Ten is one of the strongest conferences in college basketball this season, with five teams projected to enter the Big Dance as No.4 seeds or better. If the Michigan State Spartans manage to secure the Big Ten basketball tournament title, there's every chance they'll be a No.1 seed.
Read on and we'll show you how to watch Big Ten basketball tournament 2025 without cable and from anywhere with a VPN.
The 2025 Big Ten basketball tournament runs from Wednesday, March 12 to Sunday, March 16. Full schedule below.
• U.S. — Big Ten Network & CBS (via Fubo) and Peacock
• Watch anywhere — Try NordVPN 100% risk free
The Spartans took the regular season title by three games, clinching it in style with a thumping victory over their arch-rivals, the Michigan Wolverines — a result that bumped the Wolverines down into the No.3 spot, behind the Maryland Terrapins. They, along with the No.4-seeded UCLA Bruins, have a double-bye to the quarter-finals.
While the Spartans and Terrapins ended the regular season in formidable fashion, winning seven in a row and seven in eight respectively, things appear to be unraveling at an inopportune time for both the Bruins and Wolverines.
UCLA have essentially alternated between wins and defeats over the past month, though that's a lot better than Michigan have managed. The Wolverines ended the campaign with three straight defeats, and four from their past six.
Here's everything you need to know to watch Big Ten basketball tournament live streams for free online.
Watch Big Ten basketball tournament from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the basketball on your subscriptions?
You can still watch your usual Big Ten basketball tournament live stream thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software makes your devices appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are.
So it's ideal for hoops fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
Watch Big Ten basketball tournament live streams in the U.S.
The Big Ten basketball tournament is split between Peacock (Round 1), Big Ten Network (Round 2 and quarter-finals) and CBS (semi-finals and final) in the U.S..
A Peacock subscription starts at $7.99 per month, though you can pay $13.99 per month to get rid of some ads.
Big Ten Network and CBS, meanwhile, are both available through an OTT cable TV alternative, such as Fubo.
Can you watch Big Ten basketball tournament 2025 in the U.K.?
The Big Ten basketball tournament appears to have slipped through the cracks in the UK.
If you're on holiday in the UK from the US, one of the best VPN services will help tap into your home coverage of the tournament. We recommend NordVPN.
Can you watch Big Ten basketball tournament 2025 in Canada?
Bad news, Canadians — it doesn't look like any channels are airing the 2025 Big Ten basketball tournament.
TSN+, however, has comprehensive coverage of multiple college basketball tournaments, including the Big 12 tournament, ACC tournament, SEC tournament and AAC tournament.
The streaming service lets you get access to all TSN has to offer on an $8/month or $80/year subscription basis.
If you're away from home and struggling to tap into your subscriptions, you could use a VPN to help you access a Big Ten basketball tournament stream from anywhere. We recommend NordVPN.
Can you watch Big Ten basketball tournament 2025 in Australia?
It's a similar story in Australia, where the Big Ten basketball tournament hasn't found a broadcaster.
However, several other NCAA basketball tournaments, including the Southland Conference tournament and Big Sky Conference tournament, are being shown on ESPN via Foxtel and specialist streaming service Kayo Sports. There's also a 7-day FREE trial for anybody who hasn't used the service before.
If you're on holiday Down Under from the U.S., you could use one of the best VPN services to enable you to tap into your home coverage of the Big Ten tournament. We recommend NordVPN.
Big Ten basketball tournament schedule 2025
ROUND 1
Wednesday, March 12
3:30 pm — No. 13 Northwestern vs No. 12 Minnesota (Peacock)
Followed by No. 15 Iowa vs No. 10 Ohio State (Peacock)
Followed by No. 14 USC vs No. 11 Rutgers (Peacock)
ROUND 2
Thursday, March 13
12 pm — No. 9 Indiana vs. No. 8 Oregon (BTN)
Followed by No. 5 Wisconsin vs Northwestern/Minnesota (BTN)
6:30 pm — No. 7 Illinois vs Iowa/Ohio State (BTN)
Followed by No. 20 Purdue vs vs USC/Rutgers (BTN)
QUARTER-FINALS
Friday, March 14
12 pm — No. 1 Michigan State vs G4 Winner (BTN)
Followed by No. 4 UCLA vs G5 Winner (BTN)
6:30 pm — No. 2 Maryland vs G6 Winner (BTN)
Followed by No. 3 Michigan vs G7 Winner (BTN)
SEMI-FINALS
Saturday, March 15
1pm — G8 Winner vs G9 Winner (CBS)
Followed by G10 Winner vs G11 Winner (CBS)
FINAL
Sunday, March 16
3:30 pm — Big Ten women's basketball tournament final (CBS)
(All times ET)
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