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How to watch Kentucky's opener even with the ESPN/YouTube TV mess

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It's finally here BBN, it is college basketball time in the Bluegrass. Kentucky basketball tips off its 2025-26 season Tuesday night against Nicholls State. But in today's messy media landscape, just figuring out how to watch the game can be a challenge, especially with ongoing carriage disputes between giants like Disney (owner of ESPN) and YouTube TV. You have to know which streaming service carries which channel and it can be a mess.

Don't worry, we've got you covered. Here's everything you need to know.

How to watch Kentucky vs. Nicholls State

The season opener from Rupp Arena at 7 p.