The No. 9 ranked University of North Carolina Tar Heels will play No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks this Friday night in an NCAAB week 1 showdown. The early-season match-up is the first game between the Jayhawks and Tar Heels since the 2022 national championship where Kansas defeated UNC 72-69. Both teams have started off strong this season: Kansas defeated Howard University 87-57 during their season opener earlier this week, while UNC beat Elon 90-76. Here’s everything you need to know about tonight’s UNC vs. Kansas game, plus how to watch every NCAAB game this season.
How to watch the UNC Tar Heels vs. Kansas Jayhawks game:
Date: Friday, Nov. 8
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Location: Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, KS
TV Channel: ESPN2
Streaming: Fubo, DirecTV, YouTube TV and more
Where to watch the UNC vs. Kansas game on TV tonight:
You can watch coverage of the UNC vs. Kansas game starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
Where to watch the UNC vs. Kansas game without cable:
The UNC Tar Heels vs. Kansas Jayhawks game on ESPN2 is carried by several platforms including Fubo TV, DirecTV, and Sling.
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Fubo TV gives you access to ESPN, ESPN2, Fox, ABC, CBS, ACC Network, and 100+ more live channels. At $80/month, the live TV streaming service is definitely a big investment for sports fans but it’s one of the most comprehensive ways to catch tons of NCAA games this season, and still leaves you with major savings compared to a traditional cable package. Fubo subscribers also get 1000 hours of cloud DVR storage. The platform also offers a free trial period, so you can catch some preseason games risk-free.Â
The platform also offers a free trial period, so you can catch some games risk-free. Right now you can get $30 off any Fubo tier for your first month.
ESPN has a full rundown of the schedule for Week 1 of the college basketball season with channels for both the women and men.
How to watch college basketball games in 2024:
NCAA basketball games air across a wide range of channels, from common cable networks including the full ESPN suite (that’s ESPN2 and ESPNU too), Fox and FS1, ABC, NBC and CBS, to CBSSN, Big Ten Network, SEC Network, ACC Network and more.
Overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Here’s a breakdown of the platforms we recommend checking out ahead of the 2024 NCAA basketball season, so that come game time, tuning into your favorite team’s games will be as easy as simply turning on the TV….
DirecTV Stream’s Choice tier (currently $105.98/month with fees) gets you access to NBC, CBS and Fox. Plus the Choice tier will get you CBSSN, FS1, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, SEC Network and plenty of local RSNs. The best part is, currently you can try all this out for free. So if you’re interested in trying out a live TV streaming service for basketball season, but aren’t ready to commit, we recommend starting with DirecTV Stream.
You’ll also get unlimited Cloud DVR storage included in whatever DirecTV package you choose.
- Full package free trial available
- Many local RSNs included
- Unlimited Cloud DVR
Every way to watch NCAA Basketball games this season:
