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How to Watch Purdue vs Nebraska Cornhuskers: TV Channel and Time for the Conference Tournament Matchup
By Craig Dudek
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The No. 18 Purdue Boilermakers and the No. 11 Nebraska Cornhuskers meet in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Conference Tournament. Nebraska enters the contest with a 26-5 overall record and a 15-5 mark in conference standings, marking a historic season under head coach Fred Hoiberg. Purdue sits at 23-8 overall with a 13-7 conference record, coming off a recent tournament win over Northwestern. This matchup offers a highly anticipated rematch of a February game where Purdue surrendered a 22 point lead but ultimately secured an 80-77 overtime victory in Lincoln. Fans are eager to see if the Cornhuskers can get revenge or if the Boilermakers will maintain their tournament momentum. Continue reading to find the scheduled tip off time, the exact location, the television channel, and the streaming options available to watch this game.
When Is Purdue vs Nebraska? What Time Does It Start?
The conference tournament matchup between the Purdue Boilermakers and Nebraska Cornhuskers takes place on March 13, 2026. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 PM ET.
Where Is Purdue vs Nebraska?
This basketball game is played at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. For the purposes of this conference tournament bracket, the Nebraska Cornhuskers serve as the designated home team, and the Purdue Boilermakers operate as the away team.
How Can I Watch Purdue vs Nebraska?
Viewers looking to watch the Purdue Boilermakers take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers on television can find the game on BTN. The Big Ten Network is handling the exclusive live television broadcast for this matchup.
How Can I Stream Purdue vs Nebraska?
Because the game is broadcast on BTN, fans can stream the matchup directly through the Fox Sports app or FoxSports.com by logging in with credentials from a participating television provider.
Cord cutters also have several alternatives. You can stream this game using major live television platforms that carry BTN, specifically FuboTV and Sling TV. Additionally, Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV feature the network in their standard channel lineups.
Who Will Win? Purdue vs Nebraska Win Probabilities
| Team | Win Probability |
|---|---|
| Purdue Boilermakers | 61% |
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 39% |
Data from Kalshi on March 13th.
The Purdue Boilermakers are more likely to win this matchup with an implied win probability of 61%. On the other side, the Nebraska Cornhuskers have a 39% implied probability of getting the victory.
Purdue brings momentum into this game following a commanding performance fueled by Braden Smith tying a tournament record with 16 assists and Oscar Cluff securing a double-double. They face a rested Nebraska team led by Pryce Sandfort and a defense that earned Sam Hoiberg All-Defensive honors. If you want to turn your sports knowledge into action, Kalshi offers a platform to trade on the outcome of the game. You can check the current Kalshi markets to see the latest predictions and probabilities for which team advances to the semifinals.
Creative Manager and Writer at Sportradar. Craig has previously worked as a camera operator and video director in radio and television, as well as a content coordinator in the non-profit sector.