Big Ten and IU Athletics Release
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference announced tip times and television designations for the men’s basketball season on Tuesday afternoon.
IU can be seen on BTN or B1G+ in 13 games this season, including Big Ten home matchups against Washington (Jan. 4), Nebraska (Jan. 10), and Minnesota (March 4). B1G+ will carry a stream of exhibition games against Marian (Oct. 17) and Baylor (Oct. 26).
FOX and FS1 will showcase Indiana 10 times, including primetime slots against Kansas State (Nov. 25), Oregon (Feb. 9), and at Purdue (Feb. 20).
Peacock will stream five Hoosier games, four of which will be played away from Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Indiana will take on in-state rival Purdue (Jan. 27) at 9 p.m. ET on Peacock.
The Cream and Crimson will be featured on CBS in three high-level games against Louisville (Dec. 6), at Illinois (Feb. 15), and against Michigan State (March 1).
ESPN will carry a pair of non-conference clashes against Marquette (Nov. 9) and at Kentucky (Dec. 13).
The 29th Big Ten Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament will be played March 10-15, 2026, at the United Center in Chicago, marking the first Big Ten Tournament to feature an 18-team field.
2025-26 Indiana Men’s Basketball Schedule
PRESEASON
Oct. 17 (Friday) – Marian – 7:30 p.m. – B1G+
Oct. 26 (Sunday) – vs. Baylor^ – 1 p.m. – B1G+
Oct. 30 (Thursday) – Haunted Hall of Hoops presented by Smithville
REGULAR SEASON
Nov. 5 (Wednesday) – Alabama A&M – 8 p.m. – BTN
Nov. 9 (Sunday) – vs. Marquette+ – 1 p.m. – ESPN
Nov. 12 (Wednesday) – Milwaukee – 7 p.m. – FS1
Nov. 16 (Sunday) – Incarnate Word – 5:30 p.m. – BTN
Nov. 20 (Thursday) – Lindenwood – 6 p.m. – BTN
Nov. 25 (Tuesday) – Kansas State – 8 p.m. – FS1
Nov. 29 (Saturday) – Bethune-Cookman – Noon – BTN/B1G+
Dec. 3 (Wednesday) – at Minnesota* – 7 p.m. – BTN
Dec. 6 (Saturday) vs. Louisville^ – 2 p.m. – CBS
Dec. 9 (Tuesday) – Penn State* – 8:30 p.m. – FS1
Dec. 13 (Saturday) – at Kentucky – 7:30 p.m. – ESPN
Dec. 20 (Saturday) – Chicago State – 1 p.m. – B1G+
Dec. 22 (Monday) – Siena – 6 p.m. – BTN
Jan. 4 (Sunday) – Washington* – 8 p.m. – BTN
Jan. 7 (Wednesday) – at Maryland* – 6:30 p.m. – BTN
Jan. 10 (Saturday) – Nebraska* – Noon – BTN
Jan. 13 (Tuesday) – at Michigan State* – 8 p.m. – Peacock
Jan. 17 (Saturday) – Iowa* – 2 p.m. – FOX
Jan. 20 (Tuesday) – at Michigan* – 7 p.m. – Peacock
Jan. 23 (Friday) – at Rutgers* – 6 p.m. – FS1
Jan. 27 (Tuesday) – Purdue* – 9 p.m. – Peacock
Jan. 31 (Saturday) – at UCLA* – 5 p.m. – Peacock
Feb. 3 (Tuesday) – at USC* – 10 p.m. – Peacock
Feb. 7 (Saturday) – Wisconsin* – Noon – FOX
Feb. 9 (Monday) – Oregon* – 8:30 p.m. – FS1
Feb. 15 (Sunday) – at Illinois* – 1 p.m. – CBS
Feb. 20 (Friday) – at Purdue* – 8 p.m. – FOX
Feb. 24 (Tuesday) – Northwestern* – 7 p.m. – FS1
March 1 (Sunday) – Michigan State* – 3:45 p.m. – CBS
March 4 (Wednesday) – Minnesota* – 6:30 p.m. – BTN
March 7 (Saturday) – at Ohio State* – 5:30 p.m. – FOX
2026 BIG TEN MEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
March 10-15 (Tuesday-Sunday) – United Center – Chicago
^ Game played in Indianapolis (Gainbridge Fieldhouse)
+ Game played in Chicago (United Center)
* Big Ten Conference game