The University of North Carolina men’s basketball program is set to take the floor for its second preseason contest of the 2026-27 season, matching up against Indiana on Sunday, October 18, at 5 p.m. The exhibition matchup is scheduled to be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Broadcasting for the game will be handled exclusively by B1G+, the subscription streaming service operated by the Big Ten Network. While the platform typically relies on standard monthly or annual subscription models, network organizers have established a temporary alternative to accommodate visiting fans seeking a lower financial commitment for this specific event.
To facilitate viewing for supporters who do not hold an active subscription, the network is introducing a one-time, pay-per-view option priced at $8.99 for the game. Accessing this specific purchase requires navigating to the designated streaming webpage on a web browser, where users can complete the transaction by entering their payment details.
Network administrators noted a distinct restriction regarding the purchasing process: the $8.99 pay-per-view offer is available strictly on web browsers and cannot be acquired directly through mobile devices. However, once the purchase has been successfully processed on a computer, the broadcast can be streamed on a wide variety of mobile and connected devices.
Following purchase activation, viewers can access the live stream through bigtenplus.com or by using the B1G+ application on supported hardware. Compatible platforms include Android phones or tablets, iPhones or iPads, Roku devices, Amazon Firestick, Apple TV, Xbox consoles, Samsung Smart TVs, and Google TV systems.
