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How to Watch Iowa Basketball Live Without Cable

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Watch Iowa basketball live without cable on the streaming device of your choice, including Roku, Apple TV, iPhone, Samsung Smart TV, and more.

With ABC, Big Ten Network, CBS, ESPN, FS1, FOX, as well as a large selection of regional sports networks for watching in-market NBA, our top pick for watching Iowa basketball is DIRECTV STREAM “Choice.”

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How to watch tonight’s Iowa basketball game

What channel is Iowa basketball on tonight? In the easy to use table below, we list the Iowa basketball TV schedule, as well as the live TV streaming services that carry each game.

The most important channels for Iowa basketball fans

During the regular season, the most important channels for watching Iowa basketball are CBSESPNFS1, and Big Ten Network. The first rounds of the Big Ten Tournament are carried by Big Ten Network, with the finals on CBS.

When Iowa is making its NCAA Tournament run, Hawkeyes fans can watch the games on CBS, TNTTBS, and truTV.

DIRECTV STREAMFuboHulu + Live TVParamount+Sling OrangeYouTube TV
ABC ABC
Big 10 Network Big 10 Network
CBS CBS
ESPN ESPN
ESPN2 ESPN2
FOX FOX
FS1 FS1
TBS TBS
TNT TNT

Watch Iowa basketball on DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM “Choice” is the best option for Hawkeye basketball fans who also want to watch their regional MLB, NHL, and NBA teams.

Absent an interest in pro sports, YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV are both better options for live streaming Hawkeye basketball.

Watch Iowa basketball on Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV, with unlimited DVR and all the channels you need to watch Iowa hoops in the base package, is a great option for live streaming Iowa football and basketball.

Watch Iowa basketball on YouTube TV

YouTube TV carries all the channels you need to watch Iowa basketball and football, plus the platform boasts an excellent 4K add-on to watch Cade McNamara and the Hawkeyes on Big Noon Kickoff on FOX.

Watch Iowa basketball on fuboTV

fuboTV carries all the channels you need to watch Iowa football and basketball, but lacks TNT and TBS, which means holes in coverage come March Madness time.

Watch Iowa basketball on Sling TV

Unfortunately, Sling TV divides FS1 and ESPN into separate color tiers, which means that it’s necessary to fully upgrade to Sling Orange & Blue + Sports Extra to watch Big Ten sports, and even then, the platform lacks ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC in the Iowa City market.

Unless you want to deal with installing an air antenna, Sling TV isn’t a great option if you want full coverage of Hawkeye football and basketball.

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