Wisconsin-Michigan Live Stream: How to Watch Online for Free

Zak Irvin of the Michigan Wolverines drives to the basket against Bronson Koenig of the Wisconsin Badgers during a game January 17. (Getty)

Zak Irvin of the Michigan Wolverines drives to the basket against Bronson Koenig of the Wisconsin Badgers during a game January 17. (Getty)

The Wisconsin Badgers will take on the Michigan Wolverines on February 16 at 7 p.m. Eastern on ESPN. Looking for a live stream? There are a couple of different ways to watch, even if you don’t have a cable subscription.

Tip is schedule for 8 p.m. ET and will be televised on ESPN. Here’s a complete rundown of your live stream options:


If You Don’t Have a Cable Log-In

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Users without a cable subscription can watch ESPN via Sling TV, an online streaming service that provides access to select channels for a monthly fee. Here’s how to sign up for a free 7-day trial:

1) Click here to go to the Sling website

2) Click on “Watch Now 7 Days Free”

3) Create an account

4) Select the channel package or packages you want. Make sure to include Sling Orange, which includes ESPN

5) Enter your payment information. Sling Orange costs $20 per month, but if you cancel your subscription within seven days of signing up, you will not be charged

6) Download the app for your computer to start watching


Mobile & Streaming Devices

If you have a Sling TV subscription (read above to learn how to start a free trial), you can watch ESPN’s coverage on mobile and other compatible devices via the Sling TV app, which is free to download in the following locations:

App Store (or Apple TV)

Google Play Store

Amazon App Store (or Amazon Fire TV)

Roku

Xbox One

You can click here for a complete list of devices compatible with the Sling TV app.


If You Do Have a Cable Log-In

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If you have the log-in info for a cable or satellite subscription that includes ESPN, you can watch the game for free at WatchESPN.com. You’ll need a cable or satellite log-in and password to access the stream.


Mobile & Streaming Devices

A live stream of the game is available on the ESPN app, which is free to download at the following places:

App Store

Google Play store

Amazon App store

Windows Store

Roku

Xbox One

As is the case with desktop, you’ll need the log-in for a cable subscription with access to watch the official ESPN broadcast, but you can watch other streams without a cable subscription.