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The 2024 Phillips 66 Big 12 men’s basketball tournament takes place from March 12-16 in Kansas City, Missouri. It is a single elimination tournament, encompassing five rounds that began in 1997.
If you’re a fan of a Big 12 school and want to stream the tournament without cable fees, our guide will provide the assist. We’ll cover which channels show the Big 12 tournament so you have a sports streaming service well-suited for that week’s showdowns.
Where to watch the 2024 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Tournament
To stream the Big 12 tournament live, you’ll need a service offering ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPNU, and ESPN Plus. For ESPN Plus, you’ll need a separate subscription through ESPN, or if you’re a Hulu + Live TV subscriber, you’ll want to bundle your live TV with on-demand content from Hulu, Disney Plus, and ESPN Plus.
Below is a look at which streaming platforms carry the channels you need:
| Sling TV | DIRECTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu + Live TV | YouTube TV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESPN | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ESPN 2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ESPNU | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Watch on Sling TV (Our preferred service)
Sling TV offers affordability and choice. You have two base packages (Orange or Blue) for $40 per month. Each plan features 50 hours of recording content. The Sling Orange plan is a better fit for basketball fans, as you receive ESPN, ESPN 2, and ESPN 3. This allows you to catch some of the Big 12 tournament games.
If you want to catch streams on ESPNU, you’ll need to combine packages and add on the Sling Orange & Blue Sports Extra. The combined package runs $55 per month with another $15 for the sports add-on. And with Sling Blue, you’ll receive news channels like MSNBC, CNN, and Fox News. You’ll also have access to entertainment networks like Bravo, the Discovery Channel, and TLC.
Watch on DIRECTV STREAM
DIRECTV STREAM comes with four different plan choices. Each of the plans contains ESPN and ESPN 2. To stream games on ESPNU, you’ll need the Choice package, costing $108.99 per month.
The Choice plan also comes with the Big Ten Network, NBA TV, and the NFL Network to make it a great choice for sports fans. On top of this, you receive unlimited cloud DVR storage and unlimited streams from your home. While it’s expensive, DIRECTV STREAM gives Big 12 fans a way to stream most men’s tournament games aside from the ones airing on ESPN Plus.
Watch on Fubo
Fubo is one of the better streaming options for sports fans. Each package includes ESPN, ESPN 2, the Big Ten Network, the NFL Network, and Fox Sports 1. The Pro package starts from $79.99 per month and includes 186 channels and 1,000 hours of recording space.
If you want to stream games on ESPNU, you’ll need the Fubo Extra package. It contains 57 channels, including ESPNU, NBA TV, the SEC Network, and much more for $7.99 per month. Ultimately, Fubo allows Big 12 to stream most games of the tournament while having access to more channels in the base plan than any other streaming provider.
Watch on Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV gives you a ticket to all of the Big 12 tournament action. The key is to sign up for live TV service with on-demand offerings from ESPN Plus, Hulu, and Disney Plus. Packages for the live TV service and on-demand start from $76.99 per month.
In addition, the live TV plan comes with ESPN, ESPN 2, and ESPNU, giving you all the channels you need to stream every tournament game live. You’ll also receive unlimited recording space and a wealth of entertainment features perfect for every member of your household.
Watch on YouTube TV
YouTube TV is one of the more robust options for sports fans. The basic package includes over 100 channels and unlimited recording space for $72.99 per month. As part of this, you’ll gain access to ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNU.
The service also features regional sports programming, the NFL Network, NBA TV, the MLB Network, the Discovery Channel, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, the Disney Channel, and much more. While it doesn’t have ESPN Plus, you’ll have access to every other channel you need without requiring you to buy an add-on package.
Big 12 Tournament Schedule 2024
The first round games take place on Tuesday, March 12th with tip-offs at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The second round games are on Wednesday with the first tip slated at 11:30 am and the last game starting around 8:30 p.m. The quarterfinal games include the top seeds on Thursday, with the same tip-off schedule as the day before. On Friday, the final four teams meet in the semifinals, with tip-offs slated for 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. On Saturday, the championship game takes place at 5 p.m. All times are in the Central Time Zone.
FAQ
Where can I watch the Big 12 tournament?
The Big 12 tournament airs on ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPNU, and ESPN Plus. For an ESPN Plus subscription, either visit ESPN’s website to sign up or choose the bundled plan with live TV through Hulu for as low as $76.99 per month.
Where is the men’s Big 12 basketball tournament in 2024?
The 2024 Phillips 66 men’s basketball tournament takes place at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Kansas City has been home to 23 Big 12 tournaments, making it the host city for more tournaments than anyplace else.
Does ESPN Plus have all Big 12 games?
No, with an ESPN Plus subscription, you’ll have access to exclusive Big 12 games you won’t find on any other network. However, you can also stream Big 12 games on ESPN, ESPN 2, and ESPNU. For the Big 12 tournament, you’ll need a streaming service carrying these three ESPN channels and an ESPN Plus membership.
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