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Editor’s Note: The Jayhawks vs. Tar Heels game is on ESPN, which is currently unavailable on YouTube TV. All of the options below will let you stream the Kansas vs. North Carolina game without YouTube TV.

Tonight’s Kansas Jayhawks-North Carolina Tar Heels game features a marquee matchup with rising powerhouse in the Big 12 taking on an up-and-coming team in the AAC, respectively. The college basketball game takes place at Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina in an evening game on Friday, Nov. 7.

At a Glance: How to Watch Kansas Jayhawks vs. North Carolina Tar Heels

• When: Fri., Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Stream: DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, ESPN Unlimited

Looking to catch the NCAA Basketball game live? Below is a quick guide on the best ways to watch Kansas vs. North Carolina online.

How to Watch Kansas Jayhawks vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Game Online

The No. 19-ranked Kansas Jayhawks (1-0) vs. No. 25-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels (1-0) game broadcasts on ESPN. If you don’t have cable, the best way to watch the college basketball game is with DirecTV, which carries ESPN.

Here’s a breakdown of our favorite streaming options, including free trial and pricing information:

best overall

DirecTV

Pros: Free trial, affordable genre packs Cons: Not as many entertainment channels in genre packs as other options

Watch the game online with DirecTV. The streaming service offers various streaming options, while it carries ESPN in everyone of its packages. Prices start at $49.99 for the first month and $89.99 per month afterwards for DirecTV’s “Entertainment” package. The streamer even offers a five-day free trial.

ESPN

best For All Things ESPN

ESPN Unlimited

Pros: Everything ESPN has to offer, bundle with Disney+ and Hulu Cons: Pricey

With prices starting at $29.99 per month, ESPN Unlimited features every network and streaming service in the ESPN family — including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN on ABC, as well as ESPN+, and others. It’s truly the best streaming service for sports fans.

Right now, you can bundle ESPN Unlimited with Disney+ and Hulu for $29.99 per month for one year of service. With this deal, you’re basically getting Disney+ and Hulu for free for 12 months — that’s nearly a 40% savings. Learn more about ESPN Unlimited and everything it has to offer here.

Best for Sports

Fubo

Pros: Huge channel lineup, great local coverage, includes regional sports networks Cons: No Warner Bros. channels (TNT, CNN, TBS, etc.), pricey

Fubo is a great live TV streaming service that carries ESPN to watch the Jayhawks-Tar Heels game online. It starts at $45.99 for the first month of service ($55.99 per month afterwards for “Sports + News”), but packages include nearly 30 channels. You can also get a five-day free trial and $30 off your first month.

Best For Bundles

Hulu + Live TV

Pros: Free trial, bonus streaming services Cons: Pricey

Hulu + Live TV carries ESPN for Kansas vs. North Carolina livestream. It’s starts at $64.99 for the first three months of service ($82.99 per month afterwards), but you get access to more than 95 channels. Subscribers also get access to Disney+, ESPN Select and ESPN Unlimited, and Hulu’s full on-demand library of movies, TV shows, and originals. Meanwhile, Hulu + Live TV offers a three-day free trial to start watching the game.

Best Wallet-Friendly

Sling TV

Pros: Tons of channels, easy to use Cons: Requires combination of packages + add-ons, no free trial

Sling is the more wallet-friendly live TV streaming service option. College basketball fans can use to watch Jayhawks vs. North Carolina on ESPN with the Sling Orange package with prices starting at $45.99 per month. Unfortunately, the streaming service does not currently offer a free trial, but it does have the new Sling Day Pass for 24 hours of access for $4.99.

Please note: Pricing and channel availability varies from location to location. Learn more about Sling TV here.

Kansas Jayhawks vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Date, Start Time, Location

The Kansas-North Carolina game takes place at Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on Friday, Nov. 7, with tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. This is the first time the Jayhawks visit Chapel Hill for a college basketball game.

Kansas Jayhawks vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Predictions & Odds

The Jayhawks enter the game as the slight favorite. Right now, Kansas is a +2.5-point favorite to win. Meanwhile, as the underdog, the Tar Heels have a -145 moneyline, while the Jayhawks sits at +120.

You can see full Kansas Jayhawks vs. North Carolina Tar Heels odds and current wagers online at BetMGM.com.

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