How to watch Purdue basketball

The Purdue Boilermakers, representing Purdue University in NCAA Division I, bring a fiery spirit to the court, whether it’s at Mackey Arena or taking on tough opponents away from home. Rooted in values of determination and teamwork, the Boilermakers are determined to make their mark while honoring Purdue University’s basketball tradition.

If you’re a cord-cutter who would like to swap cable for an over-the-top (OTT) streaming service, you’re in luck. Find out the top cable-alternative streaming services for fans of the Purdue Boilermakers below. 

What channels show Purdue Boilermakers games?

The Purdue Boilermakers are shown on CBS, CBS Sports Network, NBC, Fox, FS1, and Big Ten Network. These channels are available to stream on DIRECTV STREAMFuboHulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV.  

Sling TV offers everything but CBS and CBS Sports Network, however, select CBS Sports games will be available to stream with Paramount+. CBS and CBS Sports Network, as well as NBC, are not available on Vidgo. However, you can stream those games with Peacock.

Streaming the Purdue Boilermakers live without cable

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How to watch the Purdue Boilermakers on DIRECTV STREAM

The Entertainment plan, which is the most basic DIRECTV STREAM plan costs $74.99/mo. And it has a decent channel lineup of 75+ channels, including NBC, FS1, Fox, and CBS. If they’re playing out-of-conference teams on ESPN, ABC, or ESPN2 then the Entertainment plan will have you covered.

If you’re looking to watch the Purdue Boilermakers on the Big Ten Network then you’ll have to upgrade to the Choice plan, which has over 140 channels, for $99.99/mo. Plus, the plan includes ESPNU, SEC Network, and ACC Network, if any out-of-conference games air on the networks.

Lastly, if any Purdue Boilermakers basketball games are to air on CBS Sports Network then the Ultimate package, which has over 140 channels is your best option for $109.99 per month.

Each plan offers unlimited cloud DVR storage to record your favorite shows and the biggest moments of the season. Plus, you can stream on unlimited devices on your home network and on 3 devices on the go.

New subscribers can take advantage of a 5-day free trial before subscribing.

Sign up for DIRECTV STREAM

How to watch the Purdue Boilermakers on Sling TV

For Purdue Boilermakers basketball fans who need something that’s more affordable than other streaming services, Sling TV makes the most sense. The service offers plans for as low as $40/mo., which makes it almost twice as affordable as the other streaming options. But the choice of channels is slightly more limited.

The Sling Orange plan gives you access to 30+ channels, including ESPN and ESPN2. And the Sling Blue plan comes with 40+ channels, including FOX Sports 1, and ABC, NBC, and Fox are available in select markets. To get the best of both, you need the $55/mo. Sling Orange + Blue plan.

The Sports Extra add-on is a must-have for an additional $11/mo., you get access to the Big Ten Network, SEC Network, Pac-12 Network, ACC Network, Longhorn Network, ESPNU, and much more.

Still, this is one of the most affordable ways to watch the Purdue Boilermakers basketball live stream. You can get more details about the add-ons and features in our Sling TV review.

Sign up for Sling TV

How to watch the Purdue Boilermakers on Fubo

If you’re a sports fan, Fubo is a viable option to watch the Purdue Boilermakers basketball team live. Fubo is a sports-focused streaming service. So although you get a diverse range of channels, many of them focus on live sports from national and international events. And you get more than 150 channels including live Purdue Boilermakers basketball games on Big Ten Network, CBS, NBC, FOX, FS1, CBS Sports Network, and any out-of-conference games on ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, SEC Network, ACC Network, and Pac-12 Network, for $74.99/mo. with the Pro plan.

With Fubo, subscribers can watch up to 10 screens at once and record their favorite shows, movies, and more with up to 1000 hours of DVR. Plus, the streamer offers live content and shows and movies on demand.

If you like what Fubo offers, sign up to enjoy the service for free for a week before committing to it. Before that, you can also get more details about the packages and features through our Fubo review.

New subscribers can try Fubo free for one week.

Sign up for Fubo

How to watch the Purdue Boilermakers on Hulu + Live TV

For those who love the hit originals from Hulu, a Hulu + Live TV subscription is the best way to stream Purdue Boilermakers basketball. This includes 85+ live channels in addition to The Disney Bundle which is the 10,000+ on-demand titles from Hulu’s streaming library, tons of shows and movies from Disney+, and thousands of hours of live sports on ESPN+. And you get all of this for $69.99/mo.

Hulu + Live TV packs a powerful punch for Purdue Boilermakers fans. The streamer includes Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, FS1, Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, SEC Network, and ACC Network.

If this sounds good to you, sign up, plus you can stream live sports on ESPN+ as The Disney Bundle is included. Before you sign up, you can also check out our Hulu + Live TV review to get more info about its features and how it works.

Sign up for Hulu + Live TV

How to Watch the Purdue Boilermakers on Paramount+

CBS will be home to select Purdue Boilermakers games throughout the season, and you can stream games with a subscription to Paramount+. Watch the action live on the court with Paramount+ Showtime for only $11.99 per month, or save 16% by subscribing annually for $119.99. Not only will you be able to stream live Boilermakers basketball games, but, you can stream thousands of hours of shows, movies, and live sports, including the NBA without ads.

New subscribers can try the Paramount+ for free for one week.

Sign up for Paramount+

How to Watch the Purdue Boilermakers on Vidgo

Don’t miss a second of live Purdue Boilermakers basketball games with the Plus plan from Vidgo. For $69.99 per month, you can stream live games on Big Ten Network, Fox, and FS1, plus any out-of-conference games on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network, Pac-12 Network, and over 110 live channels. Plus, record your favorite moments throughout the season with DVR.

Sign up for Vidgo

How to watch the Purdue Boilermakers on YouTube TV

For those who need a comprehensive streaming solution, you can also go for YouTube TV. The service gives you a diverse mix of live TV channels with 100+ options for $72.99/mo. Not only this, you get unlimited cloud DVR storage by default with the service. And you can keep your recordings for up to 9 months.

The channel lineup includes live Purdue Boilermakers basketball games on local NBC, CBS, FOX, and ABC affiliates and nationally televised games on Big Ten Network, FS1, CBS Sports Network, or any out-of-conference games on ESPN, ESPN2, ACC Network, and SEC Network. Plus, you can watch thousands of shows and movies on-demand.

If you like the prospect of cord-cutting with unlimited cloud DVR storage, sign up to try the service for a week. You can also get more details about the service’s features and add-ons in our YouTube TV review.

Sign up for YouTube TV

Other Ways to Watch the Purdue Boilermakers

With NBC being a media partner for the Big Ten, fans may be able to stream select games with Peacock and a subscription to Peacock Premium gives you access to live Purdue Boilermakers basketball games, thousands of hit movies, shows, and other sports for only $5.99/mo. or $59.99/yr.

Upgrade to Peacock Premium Plus and get everything in the Premium plan, including live Purdue Boilermakers basketball games, plus access to your local NBC feed for only $11.99/mo. or $119.99/yr.

Sign up for Peacock 

ESPN+ streams thousands of live sports, including college basketball games, and if the Fighting Boilermakers are playing an out-of-conference team on the streamer then you can watch live for only $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year.

Sign up for ESPN+

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