How to Watch Minnesota Golden Gophers Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: October 8, 2026
If you’re trying to catch the Minnesota Golden Gophers this 2027 College Basketball season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with UND @ MINN on November 1, 2026. Below, for each game we break down exactly which network is carrying it, which streaming services include that network, and — importantly — which of those services offer a free trial so you can watch without spending a dime.
Every Upcoming Minnesota Golden Gophers Game, by Streaming Service
You can watch upcoming Minnesota Golden Gophers games on Sling TV, Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, and Peacock.
- Mon, Nov 16Western Illinois Leathernecks @ Minnesota Golden Gophers7:00 PM CST
- Fri, Nov 20Oklahoma State Cowboys @ Minnesota Golden Gophers11:30 AM CST
- Sun, Nov 22Utah Utes @ Minnesota Golden Gophers5:00 PM CST
- Sat, Nov 28California Golden Bears @ Minnesota Golden Gophers7:00 PM CST
- Wed, Dec 2Minnesota Golden Gophers @ Michigan State Spartans5:30 PM CST
- Mon, Nov 16Western Illinois Leathernecks @ Minnesota Golden Gophers7:00 PM CST
- Fri, Nov 20Oklahoma State Cowboys @ Minnesota Golden Gophers11:30 AM CST
- Sun, Nov 22Utah Utes @ Minnesota Golden Gophers5:00 PM CST
- Sat, Nov 28California Golden Bears @ Minnesota Golden Gophers7:00 PM CST
- Wed, Dec 2Minnesota Golden Gophers @ Michigan State Spartans5:30 PM CST
- Mon, Nov 16Western Illinois Leathernecks @ Minnesota Golden Gophers7:00 PM CST
- Fri, Nov 20Oklahoma State Cowboys @ Minnesota Golden Gophers11:30 AM CST
- Sun, Nov 22Utah Utes @ Minnesota Golden Gophers5:00 PM CST
- Sat, Nov 28California Golden Bears @ Minnesota Golden Gophers7:00 PM CST
- Wed, Dec 2Minnesota Golden Gophers @ Michigan State Spartans5:30 PM CST
- Fri, Nov 6St. Thomas Tommies @ Minnesota Golden Gophers7:00 PM CST
- Tue, Dec 8Illinois Fighting Illini @ Minnesota Golden Gophers6:00 PM CST
How to Watch North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Minnesota Golden Gophers on November 1, 2026
No streaming platforms currently listed for B1G+.
How to Watch St. Thomas Tommies vs Minnesota Golden Gophers on November 6, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on Peacock.
How to Watch Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Cincinnati Bearcats on November 8, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Southern Jaguars vs Minnesota Golden Gophers on November 11, 2026
No streaming platforms currently listed for B1G+.
How to Watch Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Minnesota Golden Gophers on November 16, 2026
You can watch Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Minnesota Golden Gophers for free with Fubo, Fubo Elite, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Minnesota Golden Gophers on November 20, 2026
You can watch Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Minnesota Golden Gophers for free with Fubo, Fubo Elite, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Utah Utes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers on November 22, 2026
You can watch Utah Utes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers for free with Fubo, Fubo Elite, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch California Golden Bears vs Minnesota Golden Gophers on November 28, 2026
You can watch California Golden Bears vs Minnesota Golden Gophers for free with Fubo, Fubo Elite, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan State Spartans on December 2, 2026
You can watch Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan State Spartans for free with Fubo, Fubo Elite, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Illinois Fighting Illini vs Minnesota Golden Gophers on December 8, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on Peacock.
Streaming Services That Carry Minnesota Games
| Service | Price | Free Trial |
|---|---|---|
| Sling TVCheapest | $45.99/mo | No |
| Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest | $67/mo | No |
| Fubo | $73.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| Fubo Elite | $89.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| DIRECTV Stream | $86.99/mo | Free for 5 Days |
| Hulu with Live TV | $82.99/mo | Free for 3 Days |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | $109.99/mo | Free for 5 Days |
| YouTube TV | $82.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| Peacock | $7.99/mo | No |
Which Streaming Service Has the Most Minnesota Games?
Across the 30 scheduled Minnesota games with a broadcaster listed, here is how many each streaming service carries, and what share of the season that covers.
| Service | Games | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Fubo | 23 of 30 | 77% |
| DIRECTV Stream | 23 of 30 | 77% |
| Hulu with Live TV | 23 of 30 | 77% |
| YouTube TV | 23 of 30 | 77% |
| Fubo Elite | 18 of 30 | 60% |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | 18 of 30 | 60% |
| Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest | 16 of 30 | 53% |
| Sling TVCheapest | 7 of 30 | 23% |
| Peacock | 4 of 30 | 13% |
How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every Minnesota Game?
To cover every network carrying Minnesota Golden Gophers games this season, you'd need 2 services:
- Fubo: $73.99/mo
- Peacock: $7.99/mo
But you don't need to pay all that. These services offer a free trial:
- Fubo: free for 7 days
- YouTube TV: free for 7 days
- DIRECTV Stream: free for 5 days
- Hulu with Live TV: free for 3 days
That means you can watch Minnesota Golden Gophers for 22 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.
The Cheapest Way to Watch Minnesota (Without Free Trials)
If you want to catch every Minnesota Golden Gophers game and you're past the free trial window, the most affordable combination is 2 services at $81.98/mo:
That's still a lot cheaper than cable, and between these you'd have every network that carries Minnesota Golden Gophers games covered.
Last updated: October 8, 2026