Where to watch Kentucky vs. Louisville basketball for free tonight without YouTube TV

Kentucky vs. Louisville Basketball: Where to Watch for Free Tonight

The in-state rivals face off tonight at the KFC Yum! Center, with Kentucky aiming to continue their strong performance in the series after last year's 93-85 victory.

Game Details

Date & Time: Tonight, 8 p.m. ET
Location: KFC Yum! Center
Teams: No. 9 Kentucky Wildcats vs. No. 12 Louisville Cardinals

Broadcast and Streaming

The game will air on ESPN, with streaming options through Fubo, DirecTV, and Sling. New customers can take advantage of free trials and first-month discounts on both Fubo and DirecTV.

However, the game won’t be available on YouTube TV due to a current contract dispute between YouTube TV and Disney, unless resolved before tipoff.

Team Performance

The Louisville Cardinals are off to a 2-0 start, having defeated South Carolina State and Jackson State. Ryan Conwell scored 19 points in the win against the Tigers, with Khani Rooths contributing 16 points and 10 rebounds.

The Kentucky Wildcats also hold a 2-0 record after wins over Nicholls and Valparaiso. Malachi Moreno led Kentucky with 18 points and 10 rebounds in their latest victory over the Crusaders.

Series History

Kentucky leads the all-time series 40-17 and won their last meeting 93-85 in 2024.

Current Records

Kentucky Wildcats: 2-0
Louisville Cardinals: 2-0

Both teams enter tonight’s matchup undefeated, promising an exciting top 25 showdown.

Author’s Summary

This highly anticipated rivalry game features two undefeated, top-15 teams battling at the KFC Yum! Center, with limited streaming options due to a YouTube TV dispute.

mlive — 2025-11-12