There are several ways to watch the Big Ten Network (BTN) in 2025. The best options depend on whether you have cable or want to stream without cable.
Streaming Options Without Cable
Popular streaming services that carry Big Ten Network include:
- DirecTV Stream (plans starting around $84.99/month)
- Sling TV (Sling Blue with Sports Extras for about $50.99/month + $11 for Sports Extras)
- Fubo (plans starting at $84.99/month)
- Hulu + Live TV (starting at $81.99/month including Disney+ and ESPN+)
- YouTube TV (starting at $82.99/month)
These all allow watching BTN live and on-demand through their apps or on devices like Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Chromecast. DirecTV Stream is often recommended as the best balance of price and channel availability for BTN.
If You Have Cable or Pay TV
- BTN is available through most major US and Canadian cable and satellite providers like Comcast Xfinity, DirecTV, DISH, Cox, Spectrum, Verizon Fios, and more.
- You can also stream BTN on the FOX Sports App using your pay TV login credentials.
Watching Outside the US
- Big Ten Network is US-only, but you can use a VPN (like ExpressVPN or PureVPN) to access streams from abroad by connecting to a US server and using a supported streaming service.
BTN's Own Streaming Service
- BTN also offers B1G+, which streams hundreds of additional Big Ten games not televised.
Summary of Viewing Options
Method| Details
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DirecTV Stream| Streaming service, BTN included, $84.99+/month, works on
multiple devices
Sling TV| Sling Blue + Sports Extras add-on, $50.99 + $11/month
Fubo| Streaming service, $84.99+/month, unlimited cloud DVR
Hulu + Live TV| Includes Disney+ and ESPN+, $81.99/month
YouTube TV| $82.99/month, up to 3 simultaneous streams
Pay TV Providers| Cable/satellite like Comcast, DirecTV, DISH, Fios, Spectrum
FOX Sports App| Stream BTN live by logging in with cable/satellite
subscription
BTN / B1G+ Streaming App| Extra Big Ten content and non-televised games
VPN for International| Use VPN to appear in the US and access BTN streaming
services
This should cover the current options to watch Big Ten Network on various devices and platforms in 2025.
