Want to watch North Carolina basketball this season but not sure what channel it is on? Here is the rundown of North Carolina Tar Heels TV channels, streaming options and how to catch every game in 2026-27, with a link to the complete game by game schedule.
How to watch North Carolina basketball in 2026-27
North Carolina plays in the ACC, so its games air across the league’s TV partners. Here is where to find them.
| Network | What it carries | How to stream |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU | National and conference games | ESPN app and ESPN+ |
| ACC Network | Conference games | ESPN app (ACCNX on ESPN+) |
| The CW | Select ACC games | The CW app |
How to stream North Carolina basketball
North Carolina’s games air on the ESPN networks and ACC Network, with some on The CW. Stream the ESPN networks and ACC Network in the ESPN app, extra games on ESPN+ (ACCNX), and The CW games free in The CW app.
Where North Carolina’s biggest games air
The marquee games, headline ACC matchups and big non-conference tests, land on ESPN and ABC, with most conference play on ACC Network and a few games on The CW.
Related North Carolina coverage
See the full North Carolina basketball schedule for every game, tip time and channel, check what is on tonight with College Basketball on TV Today, and browse the 2026-27 college basketball TV schedule or the Men’s College Basketball Schedule Hub.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is North Carolina basketball on?
North Carolina games air on ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU, ACC Network, The CW. The exact channel for each game is listed on the North Carolina schedule.
Can I stream North Carolina basketball?
Yes. North Carolina’s games air on the ESPN networks and ACC Network, with some on The CW. Stream the ESPN networks and ACC Network in the ESPN app, extra games on ESPN+ (ACCNX), and The CW games free in The CW app.
Is North Carolina basketball on ESPN?
Yes. North Carolina games air on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ACC Network, with some on The CW.
