It’s a big night for the Big Ten on Tuesday as the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines take on the No. 7 Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Stadium in West Lafayette. The Wolverines bring momentum and hype to one of the loudest buildings in college basketball, while the Boilermakers look to make a statement on their home court. Tipoff is scheduled to air live exclusively on Peacock at 6:30 pm ET.
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How to watch #1 Michigan State vs #7 Purdue
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Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Wren (4) rebounds from Michigan Wolverines center Vladislav Goldin (50) during a Big Ten men’s basketball tournament game on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Gambridge Arena in Indianapolis.
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date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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Place: Mackey Arena (West Lafayette, Indiana)
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TV channel: Exclusive for Peacock
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Michigan enters the showdown with a 24-1 overall record and a 14-1 Big Ten record, averaging over 90 points per game while posting a series of dominant wins, including five straight double-digit wins. The Wolverines have won 13 games this season by more than 20 points and defeated UCLA 86-56, demonstrating their balance on both ends of the floor.
Meanwhile, Purdue, now 21-4 (11-3 in the Big Ten), has won four straight games on the back of the steady playmaking of Braden Smith, who continues to lead the nation in assists, while Trey Kaufman-Renn and Fletcher Loyer also rank among the top scorers.
With the Wolverines and Boilermakers featuring two top-10 teams, explosive offenses, and significant implications for the Big Ten title, tonight’s showdown at Mackey Arena has all the makings of a late-season college basketball classic.
Where to live broadcast
Tonight’s game will only be live on Peacock, which means you will need a Peacock subscription to watch the live broadcast. The game is part of NBC’s Big Ten coverage of several important conference games this season.
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