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How to Watch the Michigan vs. Purdue Game Without Cable

If you've cut the cord, you can watch on Peacock, Fubo TV, or Sling.
By Lifehacker Staff
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A team logo on a gate outside Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, MI
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The Michigan and Purdue football teams are scheduled to meet in a Big Ten Conference contest on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Michigan, ranked No. 2 in The Associated Press poll, enters the matchup 8-0 overall and 5-0 in the Big Ten. Most recently, Michigan defeated Michigan State 49-0 on Oct. 21. Purdue comes into the contest 2-6 overall and 1-4 in the Big Ten. On Oct. 28, Nebraska beat Purdue 31-14. Entering Saturday, Michigan leads the all-time series 46-14 vs. Purdue.

Jim Harbaugh is the Michigan football head coach. Ryan Walters is the Purdue football head coach.

Michigan vs. Purdue football kickoff time and network

The Michigan vs. Purdue football game is scheduled to be broadcast on NBC at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Nov. 4. The NBC broadcasters are scheduled to be Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (analyst), and Kathryn Tappen (sideline reporter).

To enjoy the game without the constraints of cable or satellite TV, pick an online live streaming platform such as Peacock, FuboTV, and Sling.

Best streaming services for the Michigan vs. Purdue football game

Opt for a streaming service if you want to watch college football without cable or satellite TV. For the Saturday night Michigan vs. Purdue football game, these are your prime streaming selections.

Best nationwide for NBC: Peacock

Catch the excitement of the Michigan vs. Purdue football game with Peacock Premium for $5.99/month to watch NBC’s live sports. Opt for an annual subscription at $59.99 to enjoy a 17% discount.

Note that live sports broadcasts will still contain commercials, even with the Premium Plus package, available at $11.99/month.

Most affordable for multiple channels: Sling TV

Sling TV offers NBC in specific regions, notably Boston, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Hartford/New Haven, Los Angeles, Miami/Fort Lauderdale, New York, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose, and Washington, D.C.

Unfortunately, if your location isn’t one of these markets, Sling TV won’t be the solution for viewing the Michigan vs. Purdue football game. Residents within these areas can benefit from Sling TV to watch Michigan vs. Purdue by opting for the Blue Plan, priced at $20 for the first month and $40 for the following months.

Sling TV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, Fox, FS1, FS2, NBC, NFL Network, Pac-12 Network and SEC Network.

Best for single game: FuboTV

Explore the FuboTV website and input your zip code to check the NBC broadcast availability in your area. If accessible, you can enjoy NBC as part of the FuboTV Pro package at $74.99/month. Additionally, FuboTV offers a seven-day trial period at no charge, featuring over 250 live TV channels and the convenience of streaming on up to 10 screens simultaneously.

FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, Fox, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NBCSN, NFL Network, Pac-12 Network, and SEC Network.