How to Watch Kentucky Midnight Madness 2015 Live Stream Online

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College basketball is back.

OK, so the official games don’t start for about another month, but we know it’s basketball season once Midnight Madness events begin popping up around the country.

Kentucky’s version, Big Blue Madness, is undoubtedly one of the most entertaining every year. Not only do fans get a first look at the Wildcats’ new crop of elite freshman, but John Calipari and Co. typically put on quite the elaborate show.

This year’s festivities will be broadcast live on the SEC Network, starting 7 p.m. ET on Friday, October 16. If you can’t get to a TV, here’s how to watch online or on mobile:


Watch Big Blue Madness 2015 Online

Kentucky freshman Jamal Murray enjoyed an impressive summer with Team Canada. (Getty)

Kentucky freshman Jamal Murray enjoyed an impressive summer with Team Canada. (Getty)

If you have the log-in info for a cable subscription with access to WatchESPN, you can watch the event at WatchESPN.com. You’ll need a cable log-in and password, or the log-in and password of someone you know, to access the stream.

You can also watch the SEC Network through <a href="https://www.sling.com/” target=”_blank”>Sling TV‘s sports package. The online streaming service costs a monthly fee, but you can sign up for a free seven-day trial.

Users can also watch the Big Blue Madness special pre-show, which begins at 5:30 p.m. ET, live on UKAthletics.com.


Watch Big Blue Madness 2015 on Mobile

Mobile and tablet users with access to Watch ESPN can watch the event on the Watch ESPN app, which can be downloaded for free in the App Store, the Google Play store, the Amazon App store or the Windows Store. As is the case with desktop, you’ll need the log-in for a cable subscription with access to ESPN to watch the stream.

Additionally, if you have a subscription to Sling TV, you can watch it on their app, which can be downloaded for free in the App store or the Google Play store.