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The University of Kentucky had a strong showing last season, making it to the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA tournament. They’re hoping to build on that momentum in 2025 with a strong roster and one of the better coaches in the country. Keep reading to learn where to watch Kentucky basketball games this season.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 28: Otega Oweh #00 of the Kentucky Wildcats shoots the ball against Cade Phillips #12 of the Tennessee Volunteers in the Sweet Sixteen round of the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament held at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 28, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Joe Robbins/NCAA Photos/NCAA Photos via Getty ImagesPreseason Rank: No. 9Conference: SECPreseason Championship Odds: +1700Channels: ABC, CBS, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, TBS, TNT, truTVStreaming Services: ESPN Unlimited, Disney Bundle, Paramount+, Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, HBO Max, DAZN
The Kentucky Wildcats have proven they can compete with just about anyone. Last season they went on to defeat both Duke University (a March Madness No. 1 seed) and the University of Florida (the eventual national champion). In 2025, they have a chance to contend in the SEC and make a solid run in the NCAA tournament.
Mark Pope impressed in his first season as Kentucky’s head coach, and he’ll be leading one of the most talented rosters in the country in year two. Forward Jayden Quaintance, although recovering from an ACL injury, is a highly skilled athlete who may be a lottery pick in the NBA Draft. Jaland Lowe, a transfer from the University of Pittsburgh, and Otega Oweh, the SEC Preseason Player of the Year, are two more key pieces for UK. Lowe is a veteran point guard Kentucky trusts to run their offense, and Oweh is a two-way wing who can defend multiple positions, score, and handle the ball.
Denzel Aberdeen, Kam Williams, and Mouhamed Dioubate are other names to watch for the Wildcats. Aberdeen is a transfer from Florida with over 80 games of experience. He’s expected to start as a wing alongside Oweh. Williams is a reliable shooter off the bench and one of the better perimeter threats in the country. Dioubate is a versatile forward who should play a lot of minutes and might even start while Quaintance rehabs his knee.
Although it’s just the second year under Pope, the Kentucky Wildcats are one of the more experienced teams in college basketball going into 2025. They should have the talent, depth, and veteran leadership to be a serious threat in the NCAA tournament.
You can watch every game on the Kentucky basketball schedule live without cable on Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu + Live TV, and more. Exact team schedules are decided by networks during the season and are subject to change. Blackout restrictions may apply depending on your location.
How to Watch Kentucky Basketball Games on ESPN Unlimited
ESPN Unlimited is one of the best places to watch college basketball, since it carries ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN+, ESPN on ABC, and SEC Network. You get all of these channels for just $29.99/month ($299.99/year), making it one of the more budget-friendly options for Kentucky basketball fans.
With a limited-time promotion, you can bundle 12 months of ESPN Unlimited with Disney+ and Hulu for the same price of $29.99/month, instead of the Disney Bundle‘s usual price of $35.99/month.
How to Watch Kentucky Basketball Games on Paramount+
If you want to follow March Madness, CBS is a must. The network airs 24 of the tournament’s 67 games, including games in the Elite Eight and Final Four. That’s why Paramount+ Premium is an essential streaming service for many college basketball fans. For $12.99/month ($119.99/year), UK fans can watch NCAA tournament games, some non-conference matchups, and Paramount’s on-demand library.
You can also subscribe to Paramount+ Premium through Prime video for the same price.
How to Watch Kentucky Basketball Games on Fubo
Fubo Pro ($84.99/month) has more than 230 channels, covering ESPN, CBS, SEC Network, and more. Fubo no longer carries Warner Bros. Discovery channels, which means you won’t have access to TNT, TBS, or truTV — but you will still be able to watch almost every regular season SEC game and the majority of the NCAA tournament. Fubo Elite with Sports ($104.99/month) offers the same channels as Fubo Pro, plus more than 80 additional channels, including ESPNU.
You may also want to consider Fubo Sports ($55.99/month), a new slim bundle with over 20 dedicated sports channels. Right now, you can get $10 off your first month of Fubo Sports.
How to Watch Kentucky Basketball Games on DIRECTV STREAM
DIRECTV STREAM has a variety of options for fans who want to watch every Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball game in 2025. DIRECTV STREAM’s packages include the Entertainment plan for $84.99/month, the Choice plan for $89.99/month, and Ultimate plan for $119.99/month. The Choice and Ultimate plans are awesome, since they carry ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, TBS, TNT, and truTV. DIRECTV also offers CBS and ABC in most markets (availability varies by location).
The MySports Genre Pack is a focused bundle designed just for sports fans. At a price of $69.99/month ($59.99/month for the first two months), MySports gives you access to 20+ channels (including all of the same channels listed above). The Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, and MySports packages all come with ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost.
How to Watch Kentucky Basketball Games on Hulu + Live TV
One of the best all-in-one providers for sports fans, Hulu + Live TV offers every channel you need to follow Kentucky basketball in 2025. A subscription costs $89.99/month ($64.99/month for your first three months) and comes with ESPN Unlimited, Disney+, and Hulu’s streaming library.
How to Watch Kentucky Basketball Games on Sling TV
Fans can follow Kentucky basketball news and games with a Sling TV subscription. For the best coverage, check out the Orange & Blue plan for $60.99/month ($29.99 for the first month) and the Orange & Blue + Sports Extra plan for $75.99/month ($44.99 for the first month). Both plans carry most of the major channels that cover NCAA basketball.
For short-term viewing of a channel included in the Orange plan (like ESPN, TNT, or TBS), Sling offers Passes for a day ($4.99), weekend ($9.99), or week ($14.99).
How to Watch Kentucky Basketball on HBO Max
You’ll need a Standard ($16.99/month) or Premium ($20.99/month) plan to unlock live sports through your HBO Max account. This will let you livestream any Kentucky March Madness games that are broadcast on TNT, TBS, and truTV.
You can also subscribe to HBO Max through your Prime Video account if the idea of bundling services is your cup of tea.
How to Watch Kentucky Basketball Games from anywhere with DAZN
Don’t let being out of the country stop you from following your Kentucky Wildcats. DAZN will cover around 20 games of NCAA men’s and women’s basketball each week of the regular season in select parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. DAZN will also broadcast 63 March Madness games during the men’s and women’s tournaments, including every game from the Elite Eight through the National Championship
Plans start at $19.99/month for 12 months, $29.99/month with no commitment, or $224.99/year if you pay upfront. Pricing and availability may vary by location.
How to Watch Kentucky Basketball Games from anywhere with a VPN
If you use a VPN, you can disguise your location and access content that’s only available on U.S. servers. This means that you can use a service like ExpressVPN, Private Internet Access, or NordVPN to watch University of Kentucky basketball games from anywhere in the world through your usual provider.
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