Where to watch Purdue vs. Michigan: Live stream the 2026 Big Ten Championship
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The Big Ten Championship has finally arrived, and the two top teams are duking it out for an automatic bid to March Madness. We've gathered everything you need to know about where to watch Purdue vs. Michigan, including live streaming options for those without cable.
Michigan returns to the Big Ten Championship game, looking to defend its title after winning last year. This time, the Wolverines, who rank No. 1 in the Big Ten, will face off with the No. 7 Purdue Boilermakers. The Boilermakers have had a stellar run at this year's tournament, squashing higher seeds in the quarterfinals and semis to propel themselves to the championship game. The two teams last met in February in a game that resulted in a 91-80 victory for Michigan.
Keep reading to learn how to watch the Big Ten Championship. If you don't want to read any further, the cheapest US live streaming option is a Paramount Plus Premium subscription. Below, we'll break down what you need to know about the app and highlight a few other streaming options with free trials.
Where to watch Purdue vs. Michigan in the US
The Big Ten Championship will air on CBS in the US. The game is scheduled to tip off on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET. Cord-cutters can live stream the game through a variety of services. Paramount Plus, DirecTV, and Fubo are three of the best CBS-friendly options we've tested.
Paramount Plus will carry the game through its Premium tier, which costs $14 a month. Premium unlocks CBS live streaming, ad-free on-demand programming, and Showtime content.
If you'd prefer an option with other channels or a free trial for new customers, then DirecTV or Fubo might be of interest. These are month-to-month live TV streaming services that offer a channel lineup similar to what you'd find in a cable package.
DirecTV carries CBS in its Signature packages, along with a handful of genre packs. If you're a basketball fan planning to watch March Madness, we recommend going with DirecTV's MySports genre pack, which costs $70 a month. This tier comes with around 20 popular sports networks, including TNT, TBS, truTV, and access to ESPN Unlimited. Just make sure to double-check that CBS is available in your area since local channel coverage can sometimes vary by market. First-time customers can get a five-day free trial.
Fubo's Sports + News plan also carries CBS, along with around 25 other channels and access to ESPN Unlimited. Subscriptions cost $56 a month, but new users can get $10 off their first month of service after a five-day free trial. Fubo is missing Warner Bros. networks (TNT, TBS, truTV), so we don't recommend this option if you're hoping to watch all of the men's March Madness tournament.
How to watch Purdue vs. Michigan from anywhere
Basketball fans traveling away from the US can keep up with their usual watch options with the help of a VPN, or virtual private network. VPNs are handy tech tools that let people change the virtual location on their electronic devices, so their usual websites and apps work from anywhere — just like they would back home. A VPN is also an instant way to boost cybersecurity. This option will work best for Americans who are simply traveling abroad since the services we've highlighted require US methods of payment.
NordVPN is our top recommendation. It's user-friendly, has a massive selection of global servers, and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee if you find that it's not what you're looking for. You can learn more in our official NordVPN review.
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