North Carolina’s preseason tune-up against Indiana tips off later today in Indianapolis, and for fans trying to follow along, the viewing setup is a little tricky.
The Tar Heels are in their second preseason game of the season, with both teams using the matchup to clean up lineup combinations, play calling, and overall chemistry before the regular season starts in a couple of weeks. It should be an interesting one, but finding it on your TV is another story.
The game is set for 5 PM ET on B1G+, the streaming-only part of the Big Ten Network. Just having access to the Big Ten Network won’t get you there, though. Under normal circumstances, B1G+ requires either a monthly or annual subscription, and neither is exactly cheap if you only want to see one game.
There is, however, a one-game workaround for today. B1G+ is offering a pay-per-view option specifically for this matchup, with Carolina fans able to watch for $8.99 through this link.
That’s not exactly the most painless way to catch a preseason basketball game, but it is the option on the table. For anyone debating whether the price is worth it, the argument basically comes down to this: it’s less than what many game tickets cost. Whether that sells you is another matter.
If you’d rather skip the streaming hassle, the game is also available on the THSN with Jones Angell through your local radio affiliate, or on Sirius XM. And if you’re not planning to pay for it, postgame coverage will be up Monday morning.
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