Ohio State men's basketball fans face a fragmented broadcasting landscape for the 2026-27 season, with games spread across multiple networks and streaming platforms. The Buckeyes opened their exhibition schedule on October 25, 2026, hosting the Butler Bulldogs at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus.
As the Big Ten Conference continues its media rights distribution across traditional television and streaming services, viewers will need access to several platforms to follow every game. The conference's agreements with Fox, CBS, NBC, and the Big Ten Network, along with streaming options on Peacock and other services, create a complex viewing map for supporters.
The exhibition contest against Butler provided an early glimpse of the team ahead of the regular season, which typically begins in early November. Ohio State plays its home games at the Schottenstein Center, which has a capacity of over 19,000 for basketball.
