The Big Ten is one of the premiere conferences in college sports and the Big Ten Network makes it easy for fans to catch live games and analysis all year long.
The Big Ten Network offers a wide range of programming, from live broadcasts of college football and volleyball games to original programming that takes a behind-the-scenes look at the lives and challenges of athletes and coaches.
Fans can also tune in for commentary from experts on everything from recruiting methods to the x’s and o’s.
Among the Big Ten Network’s vast programming lineup for 2025-26 are:
- 40+ football games
- 200+ basketball games (men’s and women’s)
- 22 Big Ten Basketball Tournament games
- 100+ Olympic sports events
Follow all the action — from marquee football games to the Big Ten Basketball Tournament — on DIRECTV. Check out DIRECTV college sports hub to learn more!
How to Watch the Big Ten Network?
College sports fans will need a live TV plan with access to the Big Ten Network in order to stream all the conference-specific programming available on BTN. DIRECTV has multiple TV plans that will provide you access, including:
- The DIRECTV CHOICE™ Signature Package and above include Big Ten Network
- Add Sports Pack to the DIRECTV ENTERTAINMENT Signature Package for $14.99/mo. to get access to Big Ten Network
- DIRECTV’s MySports Genre Pack now gives you access to all the sports channels you need — Big Ten Network included — without making you pay for the channels you don’t want
What Colleges Are Included in the Big 10 Network?
The Big Ten Conference is renowned athletically and academically across college sports. With a recent 2024 expansion, the conference now consists of 18 member universities, including:
- University of Illinois
- Indiana University
- University of Iowa
- University of Maryland
- University of Michigan
- Michigan State University
- University of Minnesota
- University of Nebraska
- Northwestern University
- Ohio State University (DIRECTV College Sports Partner)
- University of Oregon (DIRECTV College Sports Partner)
- Penn State University
- Purdue University
- Rutgers University
- University of California, Los Angeles
- University of Southern California
- University of Washington
- University of Wisconsin
Big Ten Network Programming
The Big Ten Network is the home of games, analysis and commentary all season long. Here are some of the biggest programs to watch:
‘B1G Today’
The Big Ten Network’s daily news program, Dave Revsine breaks down the day’s biggest stories from around the Big Ten. Hear from analysts, coaches and players to get a glimpse in the booth and on the field.
‘The B1G Show’
An in-depth look at what’s going on around the Big Ten including exclusive interviews, guests and conference analysis.
‘B1G Tailgate’
Dave Revsine, Gerry DiNardo, Howard Griffith and Nicole Auerbach kick off Saturday action across the Big Ten. Mike Hall and Brock Vereen provide on the field reporting from players and coaches.
‘The Final Drive’
The Big Ten Network’s postgame breakdown, The Final Drive recaps the day’s action with highlights and analysis.
‘The Journey’
With The Journey, The Big Ten Network brings you down to field level to see up close the hard work and dedication of players and coaches chasing glory.
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‘The B1G Story’
The B1G Story profiles players, coaches and administrators across the Big Ten as they compete in one of the most competitive conferences in college sports.
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‘The B1G Moment’
The Big Ten Network’s documentary series follows some of the biggest moments in the conference’s history.
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Big Ten Conference Game Schedule on BTN by Week
Tune into the Big Ten Network to watch some of the biggest matchups in Big Ten and all of college football. Check out this week-by-week schedule of all the Big Ten CFB games you can stream on the Big Ten Network:
Week 1
Thursday, September 5, 2025
| Time (EDT) | Away Team | Home Team | Network |
| 7:30 p.m. | NIU | Maryland | BTN |
| 7:30 p.m. | Western Ill. | Northwestern | BTN |
Friday, September 6, 2025
| Time (EDT) | Away Team | Home Team | Network |
| 12:00 p.m. | FIU | Penn State | BTN |
| 12:00 p.m. | Northwestern State | Minnesota | BTN |
| 3:30 p.m. | Grambling | Ohio State | BTN |
| 7:30 p.m. | Southern Ill. | Purdue | BTN |
| 7:30 p.m. | Akron | Nebraska | BTN |
| 11:00 p.m. | UC Davis | Washington | BTN |
Week 2
Thursday, September 12, 2025
| Time (EDT) | Away Team | Home Team | Network |
| 6:30 p.m. | Indiana State | Indiana | BTN |
| 10:00 p.m. | New Mexico | UCLA | TBD |
Friday, September 13, 2025
| Time (EDT) | Away Team | Home Team | Network |
| 12:00 p.m. | Central Mich. | Michigan | BTN |
| 3:30 p.m. | Youngstown State | Michigan State | BTN |
| 3:30 p.m. | Norfolk State | Rutgers | BTN |
| 7:30 p.m. | Massachusetts | Iowa | BTN |
Week 3
Friday, September 20, 2025
| Time (EDT) | Away Team | Home Team | Network |
| 3 p.m. ET | Oregon State | Oregon | BTN |
Week 4
Friday, September 27, 2025
| Time (EDT) | Away Team | Home Team | Network |
| TBD | UCLA | Northwestern | BTN |
| TBD | Rutgers | Minnesota | BTN |
Week 5
Friday, October 4, 2025
| Time (EDT) | Away Team | Home Team | Network |
| TBD | Washington | Maryland | TBD |
| TBD | Penn State | UCLA | TBD |
| TBD | Wisconsin | Michigan | TBD |
| TBD | ULM | Northwestern | TBD |
| TBD | Minnesota | Ohio State | TBD |
| TBD | Illinois | Purdue | TBD |
| TBD | Michigan State | Nebraska | TBD |
Week 6
Friday, October 11, 2025
| Time (EDT) | Away Team | Home Team | Network |
| 12:00 p.m. | UCLA | Michigan State | TBD |
| 12:00 p.m. | Michigan State | UCLA | TBD |
| TBD | Michigan | USC | TBD |
| TBD | Iowa | Wisconsin | TBD |
| TBD | Indiana | Oregon | TBD |
| TBD | Northwestern | Penn State | TBD |
| TBD | Ohio State | Illinois | TBD |
| TBD | Nebraska | Maryland | TBD |
| TBD | Purdue | Minnesota | TBD |
Week 7
Friday, October 18, 2025
| Time (EDT) | Away Team | Home Team | Network |
| TBD | Washington | Michigan | TBD |
| TBD | Maryland | UCLA | TBD |
| TBD | Penn State | Iowa | TBD |
| TBD | Oregon | Rutgers | TBD |
| TBD | Michigan State | Indiana | TBD |
| TBD | Ohio State | Wisconsin | TBD |
| TBD | Purdue | Northwestern | TBD |
Week 8
Friday, October 25, 2025
| Time (EDT) | Away Team | Home Team | Network |
| 12:01 p.m. | Rutgers | Purdue | TBD |
| TBD | Illinois | Washington | TBD |
| TBD | UCLA | Indiana | TBD |
| TBD | Michigan | Michigan State | TBD |
| TBD | Minnesota | Iowa | TBD |
| TBD | Wisconsin | Oregon | TBD |
| TBD | Northwestern | Nebraska | TBD |
Week 9
Friday, November 1, 2025
| Time (EST) | Away Team | Home Team | Network |
| TBD | USC | Nebraska | TBD |
| TBD | Purdue | Michigan | TBD |
| TBD | Penn State | Ohio State | TBD |
| TBD | Indiana | Maryland | TBD |
| TBD | Rutgers | Illinois | TBD |
| TBD | Michigan State | Minnesota | TBD |
Week 10
Friday, November 8, 2025
| Time (EST) | Away Team | Home Team | Network |
| TBD | Washington | Wisconsin | TBD |
| TBD | Nebraska | UCLA | TBD |
| TBD | Oregon | Iowa | TBD |
| TBD | Indiana | Penn State | TBD |
| TBD | Maryland | Rutgers | TBD |
| TBD | Ohio State | Purdue | TBD |
Week 11
Friday, November 15, 2025
| Time (EST) | Away Team | Home Team | Network |
| 1:00 p.m. | Iowa | USC | TBD |
| TBD | Purdue | Washington | TBD |
| TBD | UCLA | Ohio State | TBD |
| TBD | Michigan | Northwestern | TBD |
| TBD | Penn State | Michigan State | TBD |
| TBD | Wisconsin | Indiana | TBD |
| TBD | Maryland | Illinois | TBD |
Week 12
Friday, November 22, 2025
| Time (EST) | Away Team | Home Team | Network |
| TBD | Washington | UCLA | TBD |
| TBD | USC | Oregon | TBD |
| TBD | Michigan | Maryland | TBD |
| TBD | Michigan State | Iowa | TBD |
| TBD | Nebraska | Penn State | TBD |
| TBD | Minnesota | Northwestern | TBD |
| TBD | Rutgers | Ohio State | TBD |
| TBD | Illinois | Wisconsin | TBD |
Week 13
Friday, November 29, 2025
| Time (EST) | Away Team | Home Team | Network |
| 12:00 p.m. | Ohio State | Michigan | TBD |
| TBD | Oregon | Washington | TBD |
| TBD | UCLA | USC | TBD |
| TBD | Penn State | Rutgers | TBD |
| TBD | Northwestern | Illinois | TBD |
| TBD | Maryland | Michigan State | TBD |
| TBD | Wisconsin | Minnesota | TBD |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What TV plan should I get to watch Big Ten Network?
DIRECTV's MySports Genre Pack, gives you access to all the sports channels you need — Big Ten Network included — without making you pay for the channels you don’t want. Try it for free today.
What channel is Big Ten Network on DIRECTV?
Channel 610
What other college conferences have their own TV network?
In addition to the Big Ten, the SEC is followed by the SEC Network and the ACC is followed by the ACC Network.
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