Big West Announces Spectrum SportsNet TV Schedule
October 19, 2026 | General, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
IRVINE, Calif. – The Big West announced Monday the 19 men's and women's basketball conference games that will air on Spectrum SportsNet this season.
UC Irvine men's basketball will be featured on Spectrum SportsNet three times during the 2026-27 Big West campaign, including two home contests at the Bren Events Center. The Anteaters will make their network debut on Saturday, Jan. 9, when they welcome Utah Valley for a 7 p.m. tipoff. UCI returns to the national television spotlight on Thursday, Jan. 21, hosting Cal State Fullerton at 7 p.m. The 'Eaters will close out their Spectrum SportsNet slate on the road, traveling to CSUN for an 8 p.m. matchup on Thursday, March 4.
Fans will have the opportunity to watch UC Irvine women's basketball on Spectrum SportsNet twice during the conference season. The 'Eaters will make their first appearance on the network when they host UC Santa Barbara on Saturday, Jan. 30. The Anteaters' home game against UC San Diego on Saturday, Feb. 20, has also been selected to air on Spectrum SportsNet. UCSD and UCI shared the Big West regular season title last year, and were picked first and second, respectively, in the preseason coaches' poll. Both games are now scheduled for a 1 p.m. start.
The Big West and Spectrum SportsNet continue to provide linear coverage throughout California and Nevada with a 19-game slate comprised of 10 men's and nine women's contests featuring all 12 programs.
