The Big Ten is one of the premiere conferences in college sports. With multiple teams in the Final Four and the College Baseball World Series and Women’s College World Series fast approaching, the Big Ten Network is home to some of the best college sports in the nation.
The Big Ten Network features live games and full replays, news and analysis, postgame shows and interviews with players and coaches.
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How to Watch the Big Ten Network?
Big Ten 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 one of the best in college sports conferences in the country across just about every sport.
- 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 live games and replays of softball, baseball, football, lacrosse and every other sport. When the game ends, fans can catch 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.
‘At the Plate’
At the Plate spotlights the teams, players and coaches that make the Big Ten one of the nation’s best baseball conferences.
‘At the Net’
At the Net is the Big Ten’s home for college volleyball with some of the biggest volleyball programs in the country. At the Net brings you player and team spotlights as the sport soars in popularity.
‘On the Ice’
On the Ice is Big Ten Network’s flagship hockey program with player spotlights, team profiles and inspiring stories from the rink for one of college hockey’s strongest conferences.
‘On the Court’
Big Ten basketball has one of the richest histories in college sports and On the Court gives you an inside look as these players and teams grind their way through one of the most grueling regular seasons in the country, vying for their shot at a March Madness title.
‘On the Beam’
On the Beam features gymnastics in the Big Ten. This is a chance to see present and future Olympians as they vie for individual and team championships.
‘Campus Eats’
Campus Eats takes fans into the dining hall as they tour all of the Big Ten universities and try out the haunts and favorites of students across the conference.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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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