Where to watch Kentucky Big Blue Madness 2026: Time, TV schedule, channel, live stream for UK basketball event originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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It's about time for college basketball to infiltrate the sports world once again. The Kentucky Wildcats will get back in the spirit with the school's annual Big Blue Madness event this weekend.
As one of the iconic "blue blood" programs in college basketball, Kentucky's history is highlighted by great success and elite achievements throughout the years. Carrying on the tradition, both UK's men's and women's teams are expected to be top-tier threats this season, too.
The men's squad will be looking for a further run in this year's tournament after a second round exit last March, in which they lost to Iowa State. The women made it to the Sweet Sixteen under second-year coach Kenny Brooks, but were then ousted by Texas.
Don't miss out on all the action, Wildcat nation.
Here's everything you need to know about Kentucky Big Blue Madness, including TV channel and streaming options for the 2026 preseason event.
How to watch Kentucky Big Blue Madness 2026
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream:ESPN app, SEC Network+
Kentucky Big Blue Madness will not air on traditional television. However, it can be streamed on SEC Network+ and the ESPN app.
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Kentucky Big Blue Madness 2026 start time
- Date: Friday, Oct. 2
- Start time: 7 p.m. ET
The Kentucky basketball Big Blue Madness will start at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 2. The event will be held at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
Kentucky men's basketball roster 2026
Here is the 2026 men's roster for the Wildcats.
| No. | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 00 | Zyon Hawthorne | Guard |
| 1 | Jerone Morton | Guard |
| 2 | Braydon Hawthorne | Forward |
| 3 | Kam Williams | Guard |
| 4 | Mason Williams | Guard |
| 5 | Zoom Diallo | Guard |
| 9 | Trent Noah | Forward |
| 10 | Alex Wilkins | Guard |
| 11 | Franck Kepnang | Center |
| 19 | Ousmane N'Diaye | Forward |
| 21 | Justin McBride | Forward |
| 22 | Milan Momcilovic | Forward |
| 24 | Malachi Moreno | Center |
| 33 | Reece Potter | Forward |
Kentucky women's basketball roster 2026
Here is the 2026 women's roster for the Wildcats.
| No. | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Me'Arah O'Neal | Forward |
| 3 | Emily McDonald | Guard |
| 4 | Jemma Amoore | Guard |
| 7 | Ajsa Sivka | Guard |
| 8 | Asia Boone | Guard |
| 11 | Gabby Brooks | Guard |
| 12 | Dominika Paurová | Guard |
| 13 | Clara Strack | Center |
| 20 | Diana Collins | Guard |
| 21 | Savvy Swords | Forward |
| 30 | Maddyn Greenway | Guard |
| 34 | Ayanna Patterson | Forward |