How to watch the Big East Women's Basketball Tournament: Live stream quarterfinals anywhere
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The women's college basketball regular season has concluded, and the conference tournaments are now underway. We've compiled everything you need to know about how to watch the Big East Women's Basketball Tournament, whether you have cable or are seeking a live streaming alternative.
This year's Big East Women's Basketball Tournament will see no. 1 seed UConn attempt to win their fifth consecutive championship since rejoining the conference. Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd lead the Connecticut team, but first, they'll need to play no. 8 seed St. John's in the quarterfinals. Creighton holds the no. 2 spot in the conference, a repeat of last year, and will square off against Georgetown in the quarterfinals.
Below are all the streaming details for the rest of the tournament. If you're hoping to catch other games, make sure to check out our streaming guide on where to watch college basketball.
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How to watch the Big East Women's Basketball Tournament in the US
The first round of the Big East Women's Basketball Tournament wasn't nationally broadcast, but the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final will be spread across FOX, FS1, and FS2. Fox doesn't have a direct streaming counterpart, but you can live stream all three Fox properties through a live TV streaming package like Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, or Fubo.
Sling TV is the cheapest of the bunch. You'll need to opt for Sling TV's Blue plan to access FOX and FS1, and over 40 more live channels. While Sling's coverage is widespread, FOX's local availability varies by region, so you should double-check the channels in your zip code before subscribing. If you're hoping to get FS2, you can access the channel (and 10 other sports networks) through Sling's Sports Extra. The base plan costs $46/month and the Sports Extra is another $11/month, but new users can get $23 off their first month of service.
If Fox isn't available on Sling in your region, or you're looking for something with a free trial, DirecTV Stream will be able to help you out. The streaming service carries Fox, FS1, and FS2 in its new MySports pack, which costs $70/month. The sports genre package offers 25+ premium sports channels across a variety of networks and broadcasters. All subscriptions include a five-day free trial.
Fubo is another popular sports-centric live TV streaming service with access to Fox, FS1, FS2, and 150+ other live channels. Subscriptions start at $85/month and come with a five-day free trial, but new users can also get $20 off their first month of service.
How to watch the Big East Women's Basketball Tournament from anywhere
Basketball fans traveling away from home can still keep up with their usual streaming options with the help of a VPN. VPNs, or virtual private networks, are easy-to-use cybersecurity tools that allow people to change the location on their virtual devices. This way, apps and websites function just like they would back home. This option will work best for Americans who are just traveling abroad since the services we've recommended require US payment methods.
ExpressVPN has consistently earned our top recommendation. The app is user-friendly, has tons of security perks, and includes a 30-day money-back guarantee. Check out our ExpressVPN review for more information, and keep reading to learn how to use a VPN.
How to watch the Big East Women's Basketball Tournament with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't have one.
- Install it on the device you're using to watch.
- Turn it on and set it to a US location.
- Sign up for one of the above streaming services.
- Enjoy the games.
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