Hey there, if you’re looking to catch the Wisconsin Badgers basketball game against Tennessee this Friday, you’ll need to get yourself a subscription to a streaming service. After their awesome win on Monday, the Badgers are gearing up to take on Tennessee, who are ranked No. 9 in the Associated Press poll. The game is set to air on Peacock, a streaming service by NBCUniversal, and it’s not the only one this season. In fact, there are a total of five Badgers games that will be exclusively available on Peacock, including some Big Ten football games.
So, how much will it cost you to watch the game on Peacock? Well, you’ll need to subscribe to Peacock’s premium service, which will set you back $5.99 a month or $59.99 a year. If you’re thinking of catching the game at a bar or restaurant instead, you’re in luck. NBC Sports has teamed up with EverPass Media to bring sports content to commercial buildings, so you can definitely head out to watch the game with friends.
If you’re worried about missing out on the other Badgers games, don’t sweat it. The next game on Peacock is on December 5 against No. 4 Michigan State, so if you subscribe now, you’ll still be able to catch that game within the 30-day window. However, the remaining three games are in a different 30-day window, so keep that in mind.
And here’s a little tip for you: if you only want to watch one month of games, you can get a one-month subscription and cancel it right away. That way, you won’t be charged for another month when the 30 days are up.
But wait, there’s more! Peacock has a bunch of other Big Ten games available, as well as the first two games of the Big Ten Tournament on March 13. Plus, there are some cool movies and TV shows on there too, like “Five Nights and Freddy’s,” the “Super Mario Bros. Movie,” and the “Real Housewives” franchise.
Now, you might be wondering if this trend of sports moving to streaming services is going to continue. Well, with the decline of linear TV viewing, it’s not surprising that more sports are becoming exclusive to streaming platforms. The NFL already streams its Thursday Night Football games on Amazon, and Major League Baseball has a deal with AppleTV+ for Friday night games. It looks like this is just the beginning!
So, if you’re a Badgers fan or just love college basketball, it’s time to get that Peacock subscription and gear up for an exciting season of games!