The Big Ten Conference is renowned for its exceptional wrestling programs, consistently vying for the NCAA Championship. For fans eager to follow the action, several platforms offer comprehensive coverage.
Big Ten Network (BTN)
The Big Ten Network (BTN) is the primary destination for live Big Ten wrestling coverage. This season, 24 duals and coverage of the 2026 Big Ten Wrestling Championships will air live on BTN and the FOX Sports App. BTN is the ultimate destination for Big Ten fans and alumni across the country, allowing them to see their favorite teams, regardless of where they live.
- Availability: BTN is carried by major video distributors across the United States and Canada, including DIRECTV, DISH, Verizon Fios, Spectrum, Xfinity, Optimum, Cox Contour TV, Mediacom, Astound Broadband, and approximately 300 additional video providers across North America.
- Streaming Providers: Big Ten Network is also available through streaming providers including DIRECTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV and YouTube TV.
Conference wrestling on BTN begins Saturday, Jan. 10, with a matchup between No. 15 Rutgers and No. ET, followed by a meeting between Maryland and Wisconsin on Sunday, Jan. ET. Throughout January and February, Friday night wrestling will be featured on BTN with primetime matchups between the best programs in the country, including a pair of tripleheaders on Jan. 23 and Jan.
The first doubleheader of the season on BTN kicks off with a battle between No. 1 Penn State and No. 4 Iowa on Friday, Jan. ET. Following the top five dual, No. 2 Nebraska travels to take on No. ET.
To conclude the regular season conference schedule on BTN, Indiana hosts No. 2 Nebraska on Sunday, Feb. 15, at noon ET, followed by a matchup between No. ET.
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BTN Tripleheader Schedule Examples:
Coverage on Jan. 30 begins with Wisconsin at No. ET, leading into a battle between No. 2 Nebraska and No. ET and finishes with Indiana taking on No. ET. ET, kicks off the first tripleheader on Jan. 23, followed by No. 5 Ohio State at No. ET, and concluding with No. 2 Nebraska hosting No. ET.
BTN’s multi-platform, behind-the-scenes look at Big Ten wrestling: Additional coverage includes the return of On The Mat.
FOX Sports App
The Fox Sports App is the digital extension of the Big Ten Network, delivering live games and on-demand programming to Big Ten Network customers via the web, smartphones, and tablets. Network events include football, men’s and women’s basketball games, dozens of Big Ten Olympic sports and championship events, studio shows and classic games.
B1G+
More than 80 additional matchups will be available on B1G+, BTN's subscription service. B1G+ is the network’s subscription streaming service, providing access to stream 2,700 more games, next-day on-demand archives, 18 school-specific channels programmed 24 hours a day and the Big Ten Network’s comprehensive library of classic games and original programming.
- Content: B1G+ is home to coverage of the Soldier Salute, the Ken Kraft Midlands Championships and supplemental coverage of the 2026 Big Ten Wrestling Championships.
- Subscription Options: Fans can subscribe to B1G+ with an annual pass for $89.99 per year or a monthly pass for $12.99 per month.
Original programming highlights activities and accomplishments from some of the nation’s finest universities, including the Emmy-nominated The Journey.
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Top Big Ten Wrestling Teams
According to Intermat’s latest rankings, eight Big Ten teams are ranked in the top 25, including four of the top five teams in the poll. Defending national champion Penn State leads the way at No. 1, followed by No. 2 Nebraska, No. 4 Iowa, No. 5 Ohio State, No. 8 Michigan, No. 10 Minnesota, No. 13 Illinois and No. 15 Rutgers.
Additional Information
- Account Access: Yes, you can access your account and subscription from any of the supported devices listed above.
- Multiple Streams: Yes, you can watch up to 12 streams on one or multiple devices, connected to the same WiFi network or IP address.
- Location Restrictions: If a stream or event replay is not available in your location, the message "is not available in your location" will be displayed.
- Cancellation: Yes, you can cancel anytime.
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