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The Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament is officially underway and runs through Sunday, when the championship game between the two best NCAA men’s basketball teams will take place. As with the women’s tournament, the viewing options are a little confusing. Fortunately, we’ve put together everything you need to know about how to watch the Big Ten Basketball Tournament live streams from anywhere.
If you’re unsure how to watch the Big Ten Men’s Basketball games, you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading to learn how to live stream every game through streaming services and, if you’re currently out of the country, how to access your existing subscriptions from anywhere in the world with a VPN.
The semifinals are underway today, which marks yet another change of channels as the remaining games of the tournament move over to CBS. You can get this via a Hulu with Live TV bundle, or save even more money by getting the channel on the Showtime tier of Paramount Plus – all the links and prices are in the box below.
How to watch the Big Ten tournament in the USA
The first round of the competition, which featured two games on March 13, was available to live stream on Peacock. Peacock subscriptions start at $5.99 per month and include access to other sports options, like NBC Sports and GolfPass. While those were the only live games that Peacock will have for this tournament, you can still go back and watch replays of those two match-ups on the app.
Peacock Premium (Monthly Plan)
Peacock is a streaming service featuring NBCUniversal TV shows, movies, original series, live sports, and news programs. Prices start at just $5.99 a month on one-month deals, with further discounts available on annual plans.
The second round (March 14) and quarterfinals (March 15) will air on the Big Ten Network. BTN comes as a channel option for multiple live TV packages, including Sling TV, and Hulu + Live TV. The semifinals (March 16) and championship (March 17) will air on CBS.
When it comes to Sling TV, you’ll need to choose their Blue option and add the Sports Extra bundle to get BTN. Sling Blue subscriptions go for $40 per month, and Sports Extra is an additional $11 per month, but new users get an introductory $20 discount at Sling. Your first month total will be $31; every month after that will be $51. Keep in mind that Sling TV doesn’t have CBS, so you’ll need to find another option – like Paramount+ with Showtime for $11.99 per month – to see the semifinals and championship.
Hulu + Live TV is a streaming bundle that has both the Big Ten Network and CBS. Subscriptions start at $76.99 per month and that admittedly high price also comes with Disney Plus and ESPN Plus thrown in.
Sling TV Subscription
Sling is one of the most affordable live TV streaming services around. New members can receive their first month of Sling Blue or Orange for half off. The combo package with both plans is also 50% off. As it’s a one-month rolling deal, you can cancel anytime.
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV includes over 90 channels, along with Hulu’s on-demand library and access to Disney Plus and ESPN+. Adding live TV drives up the price significantly, but it’s a rolling one-month contract that you’re free to cancel at any time. As live TV cord-cutting cable replacement services go, though, this is one of the best.
How to watch the Big Ten tournament from anywhere
If you’re not in the US at the moment but you still want to use your existing subscriptions, it might be time to try a VPN (virtual private network). VPNs change your electronic device’s location so that you can access apps and websites that might not be available in some regions. They’re also solid ways to increase your online security and privacy. Since most of the aforementioned streaming services need US forms of payment, this VPN option is best for Americans who are just abroad right now.
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How to watch the Big Ten tournament with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don’t already have one.
- Install it on the device you’re planning to watch the games on.
- Turn it on and set it to a US location.
- Sign up for one of the live TV streaming packages with a US form of payment.
- Select the Big Ten Network and enjoy the game.
Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.
