Quick Answer: Stream the Wisconsin vs. Illinois Big Ten championship with a free trial to DirecTV Stream, fubo, or Paramount+.
It’s finally time to crown a Big Ten men’s basketball champion today as the Wisconsin Badgers and the Illinois Fighting Illini clash in the 2024 Big Ten Championship. The game is going down at the Target Center in Minneapolis, but fans watching from home have a few ways to tune into the game. Below is a quick guide on how to livestream the game, and where to find it on cable or satellite TV.
How to Watch Wisconsin vs. Illinois Basketball Game
The Wisconsin vs. Illinois Big Ten Championship is being broadcast for cable and satellite viewers on CBS, and it’s also be livestreamed on Paramount+. However, fans can also tune in with a free trial to any live TV streaming service that caries CBS. See below for a few of the best ways to watch today’s Wisconsin vs. Illinois basketball championship online.
Stream Wisconsin vs. Illinois on DirecTV Stream
Our top recommendation for watching the Wisconsin vs. Illinois Big Ten Championship is a live TV streaming service like DirecTV Stream, because you’ll be able to catch other NCAA basketball games with the same free trial. DirecTV Stream starts with a five-day free trial and costs $79.99 a month after that. Besides CBS, you’ll have access to more than 75 channels with the service’s most affordable package, the Entertainment plan.
Stream Wisconsin vs. Illinois on fubo
Another live TV streaming service that you can use to stream the Wisconsin vs. Illinois basketball game is fubo. This one also begins with a free trial (seven days) and plans start at $79.99 a month after the trial.
Stream Wisconsin vs. Illinois on Paramount+
Another easy way to watch the Wisconsin vs. Illinois Big Ten Championship is to get a seven-day free trial to Paramount+, which will have a full livestream of the game. If you want to keep Paramount+ past the free trial, the service costs $5.99 a month for the basic subscription or $11.99 a month for the upgraded “Paramount+ with Showtime” plan. Either plan will let you livestream today’s Wisconsin vs. Illinois game.
When is Wisconsin vs. Illinois 2024 Big Ten Championship? Date, Time
The Wisconsin vs. Illinois Big Ten Championship game is happening today, Sunday, March 17, at 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT.
Wisconsin vs. Illinois Odds, Prediction
Vegas is predicting an exciting game today for the Big Ten trophy. Illinois is the favorite to beat Wisconsin, but the odds are close with a 2.5-point spread.
Wisconsin (22-12) had some trouble leading up to the Big Ten Tournament with a 3-8 streak, but they immediately turned on the jets in the conference tournament. Their biggest victory came on Saturday when the No. 5-seeded Badgers clawed their way to a 76-75 win against the No. 1-seeded Purdue Boilermakers.
No. 2-seeded Illinois (25-8) had a slightly better regular season than Wisconsin, and they’ve also (obviously) been a force in the Big Ten Tournament, winning most of their games by a significant margin. Most recently, took down No. 3-seeded Nebraska 98-87 to make the conference final.
Be sure to get a free trial to one of the above streaming services to watch today’s Wisconsin vs. Illinois basketball game live online.