No. 15 Michigan State returns home Sunday for a pivotal Big Ten matchup against Ohio State. Tip-off is set for 1:00 p.m. ET on February 22, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan. CBS will broadcast the game nationwide.
Here is all the information you need:
Game Time and Location
Sunday, February 22, 2026, marks the only regular-season matchup between the Spartans and Buckeyes of the 2025–26 campaign. The tip-off is at 1:00 p.m. ET. (12:00 p.m. CT or 10:00 a.m. PT.)
Michigan State’s 21-5 overall record this season has been built largely at the Jack Breslin Center in East Lansing.
Michigan State enters Big Ten play at 11–4, firmly in the conference race. Ohio State’s record is 17–9 overall and 9–6 in league competition, but they are still fighting for position as March approaches.
TV Channel and Broadcast Information
CBS will broadcast the game nationally, giving it a prime Sunday afternoon slot. Play-by-play duties will be handled by Kevin Harlan, and analysis will be provided by Robbie Hummel.
The pairing of veteran perspective and familiarity with the Big Ten could shift the conference standings.
Shortly before tip-off, CBS coverage usually begins, with pregame context and storylines guiding the broadcast.
How To Stream The Game
According to CBS Sports, there are multiple options for viewers who prefer streaming. Paramount+ will carry the live CBS feed through its app and ParamountPlus.com. CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports App are both accessible to authenticated users.
Those platforms provide flexibility for viewers who watch on mobile devices, tablets, or connected TVs. Fans can track numbers in real-time by tracking live box scores and in-game statistics through FOX Sports and StatBroadcast links.
Radio And Audio Coverage
According to 247Sports, radio listeners will be offered team-specific options. The Ohio State Radio Network will air Ohio State coverage from Learfield, providing a glimpse into the Buckeyes’Â perspective during the game.
The Spartan Media Network will have the Michigan State broadcast available on 94.9 FM and 1240 AM in Lansing, as well as 760 AM in Detroit.
Both networks offer full pre- and post-game programming.
Quick Game Context
Michigan State’s 21–5 start has maintained its status in the national rankings and in the middle of the Big Ten race. Sunday’s matchup presents another opportunity for the Spartans to strengthen their conference position after their consistent home performance. At 17–9 overall, Ohio State is still a dangerous team. With a 9–6 record in league play, the Buckeyes will look to secure high-quality wins down the stretch.
The Buckeyes would be significantly improved if they were to win on the road in East Lansing. There won’t be a rematch later this season.
For fans, Sunday’s contest is not just another conference game. This is the only regular-season meeting between two programs with postseason aspirations.
