Where to Watch Big East Basketball: Complete TV Coverage for 2024-25 Season

The 2024-25 BIG EAST men’s college basketball season is set to captivate fans across the nation with a record-breaking number of games broadcasted on major national networks. This season’s television schedule includes partnerships with FOX, CBS, NBC, and Peacock, ensuring wide coverage and bringing the best of college basketball to screens everywhere. The BIG EAST has firmly established itself as a leader in over-the-air national network broadcasts, maintaining its prestigious reputation with unparalleled exposure.

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Historic College Basketball Coverage from FOX Sports

In an unprecedented move, FOX Sports will air both BIG EAST Tournament semifinal games live on its flagship broadcast network, culminating with the championship game from the iconic Madison Square Garden. The BIG EAST Tournament has been held at MSG since 1983, making it the longest-running conference postseason tournament held at the same venue.

FOX’s coverage extends beyond the tournament, with the broadcast network set to air at least 18 games during the regular season. The action kicks off with a highly anticipated doubleheader on Saturday, Dec. 7, featuring St. John’s hosting Kansas State, followed by Marquette taking on in-state rival Wisconsin. Another marquee matchup to watch is Gonzaga versus UConn at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 14, promising intense non-conference action.

Additionally, FS1 will televise more than 80 games throughout the season, further expanding the network’s BIG EAST coverage.

CBS Sports BIG EAST Doubleheader Highlights

CBS Sports will feature two thrilling BIG EAST conference matchups on March 1. Fans can watch UConn battle Providence, followed by Seton Hall taking on St. John’s in a doubleheader broadcast live on CBS and streamed via Paramount+. CBS Sports Network will also showcase 20 games during the season, with 16 league contests and four exciting non-league clashes.

New Partnership with NBC Sports and Peacock

This season marks the beginning of a new partnership between the BIG EAST and NBC Sports/Peacock. For the first time, NBC will air two BIG EAST games on its broadcast network, simulstreamed on Peacock, while Peacock will exclusively stream 25 regular-season games. Notably, NBC and Peacock will air Notre Dame at Georgetown on Nov. 16 and Providence at UConn on Jan. 5.

Peacock will also stream coverage of the BIG EAST Tournament’s First Round games and the afternoon doubleheader of the quarterfinals, providing extensive postseason action for fans to enjoy.

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Exciting BIG EAST Friday Night Matchups

BIG EAST fans can look forward to a thrilling nine-game schedule on Friday nights, highlighted by two games on FOX. St. John’s will face Providence on Dec. 20, and the Red Storm will travel to UConn for a highly anticipated showdown on Feb. 7. Friday nights promise to deliver top-tier matchups as the season unfolds.

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Key Dates and Special Broadcasts

Several BIG EAST matchups will dominate the airwaves on important dates throughout the season. On January 11, March 1, and March 8—the final day of the regular season—five BIG EAST games will be played, with FOX or FS1 airing all five games on March 8.

A special Martin Luther King Jr. Day matchup between Georgetown and Villanova will air on FS1 on Jan. 20, continuing a tradition of honoring the day with premier basketball action.

BIG EAST Opening Night Tip-Off on FOX Sports

For the fourth consecutive year, FOX Sports will kick off the season with blanket coverage of the BIG EAST Opening Night Tip-Off on Nov. 4. Fans can enjoy live look-ins on FS1 as eight non-conference games unfold simultaneously, with full game coverage available via the FOX Sports App. This all-encompassing coverage ensures fans won’t miss a single moment of the exciting season opener.

BIG EAST Digital Network and Social Media Engagement

In addition to television broadcasts, BIG EAST basketball will be featured on the BIG EAST Digital Network Presented by Invesco QQQ. The popular “Shootaround" show returns for its eighth season, offering interviews, highlights, and in-depth coverage of league action. Fans can tune in to the show on the BIG EAST’s social media platforms, including Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, for the latest news and updates.

BIG EAST Regular Season Winner Odds at FanDuel

Team	Odds
UConn	+125
Creighton	+380
St. John’s	+550
Marquette	+600
Xavier	+700
Villanova	+3000
Providence	+3400
Butler	+10000
Georgetown	+21000
DePaul	+25000

 

Individual BIG EAST Regular Season Team TV Schedules

While the BIG EAST has announced its comprehensive national television schedule, each of the conference’s 11 schools will release their own individual TV schedules. This ensures complete coverage of every game and maximizes exposure for each team throughout the season.

BIG EAST December Schedule

Date	Matchup	Time	Network
Tuesday, December 10	Providence at DePaul	8:30 PM	FS1
Tuesday, December 17	DePaul at St. John’s	6:30 PM	Peacock
Tuesday, December 17	Seton Hall at Villanova	7:30 PM	Peacock
Wednesday, December 18	Creighton at Georgetown	6:30 PM	CBSSN
Wednesday, December 18	Xavier at UConn (XL)	7:00 PM	FS1
Wednesday, December 18	Butler at Marquette	9:00 PM	FS1
Friday, December 20	St. John’s at Providence	8:00 PM	FOX
Saturday, December 21	Marquette at Xavier	Noon	FOX
Saturday, December 21	UConn at Butler	Noon	Peacock
Saturday, December 21	Villanova at Creighton	4:00 PM	FS1
Sunday, December 22	Georgetown at Seton Hall	7:00 PM	FS1
Tuesday, December 31	Seton Hall at Xavier	2:00 PM	Peacock
Tuesday, December 31	St. John’s at Creighton	4:00 PM	Peacock
Tuesday, December 31	Marquette at Providence	6:00 PM	FS1