The Michigan State Spartans (16-9) will head to the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, February 18 to take on the Michigan Wolverines (14-12).
The game (8 p.m. ET start time) will be televised on Fox, but if you don’t have cable, you can watch a live stream on FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, which both include Fox in nearly every market and come with a free trial.
Those are the two best live stream options if you’re cutting cable, but there are also some other alternatives, so here’s a full guide on the different ways to watch Michigan State vs Michigan streaming live online:
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FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of Fox (live in most markets) and 100-plus other live TV channels on FuboTV, which comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch Michigan State vs Michigan live on the FuboTV app or FuboTV website.
Compatible devices for the FuboTV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the Fox Spots app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your FuboTV credentials to do that.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” Fox (live in most markets) is included in every one, and you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free five-day trial:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch Michigan State vs Michigan live on the DirecTV Stream app or DirecTV Stream website.
Compatible devices for the DirecTV Stream app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the Fox Sports app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your DirecTV Stream credentials to do that.
Sling TV
You can watch a live stream of Fox (live in a limited number of markets) and 45-plus other TV channels via Sling TV’s “Sling Blue” package. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but it’s the cheapest long-term streaming service with Fox and FS1, plus you can get your first month for half off:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch Michigan State vs Michigan live on the Sling TV app or Sling TV website.
Compatible devices for the Sling TV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), airTV Mini, Oculus, Portal, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the Fox Sports app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Sling credentials to do that.
Hulu With Live TV
You can watch a live stream of Fox (live in most markets) and 65+ other TV channels via Hulu With Live TV, which now also includes access to both ESPN+ and Disney+ at no added cost:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch Michigan State vs Michigan live on the Hulu app or Hulu website.
Compatible devices for the Hulu app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the Fox Sports app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Hulu credentials to log in and watch.
Vidgo
You can watch a live stream of Fox (live in a limited number of markets) and 65+ other TV channels on Vidgo, which does not come with a free trial:
Once signed up for Vidgo, you can watch Michigan State vs Michigan live on the Vidgo app or Vidgo website.
Compatible devices for the Vidgo app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad, or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the Fox Sports app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Vidgo credentials to do that.
MSU vs Michigan Basketball 2023 Preview
The MSU men’s basketball team will resume action for the first time since the campus tragedy that took place this week. On February 13, a lone gunman killed three students and injured five others at Berkey Hall, which is located on MSU’s campus. Michigan State cancelled its February 15 home game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers, but the team is back on the court this weekend with the aim of raising spirits and morale around campus.
“We’ve had a lot of help from some mental health professionals that I think really helped me,” Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo said. “They felt that if (MSU’s basketball team) played it would help not only themselves, the team, but maybe the campus heal a little better. And so we agreed that would be our battle cry.”
These two teams last met on January 7 in East Lansing, with the Spartans winning a low-scoring game, 59-53. The Wolverines went just 3-for-20 from 3-point range and 75% from the free-throw line in the loss. It has been a down year for Michigan, who has lost two straight, most recently falling to the Wisconsin Badgers, 64-59 on February 14.
The Wolverines are led by Hunter Dickinson, who leads them in both scoring (17.7 points a game) and rebounding (8.5 boards a game). The young center has notched five straight double-figure games while also amassing three double-doubles in a row. Jett Howard is second on the team in scoring (14.6 points a game).
The Spartans have won seven of their last 10 matchups against their in-state rivals, but recent events have put things in a bit more perspective.
“There’s some things that aren’t rivalries. There’s some things that are bigger than the game,” Izzo added. “The game is gonna be really important to me, as it has been for all 28 years I’ve been here. But there’ll be a little asterisk on it. And I’m gonna have to do a good job of holding my emotions, their emotions. Everybody’s emotions. And it’ll be another good life lesson. When it’s over, that’ll be one of the things we talk about right in the locker room. Win or lose.”
Michigan State is 3-4 on the road this season in Big Ten play, notching wins at Penn State, Wisconsin and Ohio State. They’ll look to add another one here.
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MSU vs Michigan Basketball Live Stream: How to Watch Online