For sports enthusiasts in Phoenix, Arizona, staying updated on game schedules and TV listings is crucial. This guide, derived from The Arizona Republic, provides a comprehensive overview of sports highlights. Please consult your TV provider for complete listings and specific channel numbers, as channel availability may vary depending on your TV package. Keep in mind that events, times, and opponents are subject to change. Events are live unless otherwise stated.
Wednesday’s Sports TV Highlights
College Basketball (Men’s)
The Wednesday lineup is packed with college basketball action. Tip-off your afternoon with Massachusetts at VCU at 4 p.m. on CBSSN, followed by Nebraska at Penn State at 4:30 p.m. on Big Ten Network. As the evening progresses, SEC Network features Vanderbilt at Kentucky at 5 p.m., while ESPN2 showcases Cincinnati at West Virginia, also at 5 p.m. ACC Network offers SMU at Notre Dame at 5 p.m., and ESPN brings you NC State at North Carolina, same time. For more hoops excitement, FS1 presents Providence at Georgetown at 5 p.m., and ESPNU airs UNC Greensboro at East Tennessee State, also at 5 p.m.
The later evening games include Bradley at Illinois State at 6 p.m. on CBSSN, and Oregon at Iowa at 6:30 p.m. on Big Ten Network. Primetime action continues with Arkansas at Auburn at 7 p.m. on ESPN, and Alabama at Missouri at 7 p.m. on SEC Network. FS1 will have St. John’s at DePaul at 7 p.m., and ESPNU airs UCF at Oklahoma State, also at 7 p.m. Don’t miss Miami at Florida State at 7 p.m. on ACC Network, and Gonzaga at Washington State at 7 p.m. on ESPN2. The night concludes with New Mexico at Boise State at 8 p.m. on CBSSN, and Rutgers at Washington at 8:30 p.m. on Big Ten Network.
College Basketball (Women’s)
Local Arizona fans can cheer on BYU at Arizona at 6 p.m. and TCU at Arizona State at 6:30 p.m., both airing on ESPN+.
Golf
Golf enthusiasts can tune in to the LPGA 2025 Honda LPGA Thailand at 8 p.m. on the Golf Channel.
Soccer
For soccer fans, the day starts early with UEFA Champions League action featuring Borussia Dortmund vs. Sporting CP at 10:45 a.m. on CBSSN. Later, catch English Premier League excitement with Aston Villa vs. Liverpool at 12:30 p.m. on USA Network.
Thursday’s Sports TV Highlights
College Basketball (Men’s)
Thursday’s college basketball schedule begins with Northwestern at Ohio State at 4:30 p.m. on FS1. ESPNU presents UNC Asheville at Radford at 5 p.m., and CBSSN airs Monmouth at Hofstra, also at 5 p.m. Later, USC at Maryland tips off at 6:30 p.m. on FS1. Wichita State at Florida Atlantic is set for 7 p.m. on ESPN2, while ESPNU features Sam Houston at Western Kentucky, also at 7 p.m. Louisiana Tech at Middle Tennessee is scheduled for 7 p.m. on CBSSN. For late-night basketball, Loyola Marymount at Santa Clara airs at 9 p.m. on ESPN2.
College Basketball (Women’s)
Women’s college basketball includes Le Moyne at Fairleigh Dickinson at 3 p.m. on ESPNU, and North Carolina at Syracuse at 4 p.m. on ACC Network. SEC Network offers Arkansas at South Carolina at 5 p.m., while ESPN2 features Louisville at Duke, also at 5 p.m. Maryland at Northwestern is set for 5:30 p.m. on Big Ten Network, and Stanford at Virginia Tech airs at 6 p.m. on ACC Network. Evening games include Georgia at LSU at 7 p.m. on SEC Network, and Illinois at UCLA at 7:30 p.m. on Big Ten Network.
Golf
PGA fans can enjoy the Mexico Open at VidantaWorld at 2 p.m. on Golf Channel, and the LPGA 2025 Honda LPGA Thailand continues at 8 p.m. on Golf Channel.
Hockey
Hockey action features Canada vs. USA at 6 p.m. on ESPN.
NBA
Phoenix Suns fans, don’t miss the Suns at Spurs game at 7:30 p.m. on TNT and truTV. Earlier, Celtics at 76ers will be on at 5 p.m., also on TNT and truTV.
Soccer
Soccer continues with the SheBelieves Cup featuring USA vs. Colombia at 6 p.m. on TBS.
Please note: Events, times, and opponents are subject to change. All events are live unless otherwise noted. Listings are for broadcast/cable only and may not reflect higher-tier services. For more detailed listings, visit sportsontv.azcentral.com. Satellite programming may vary. Stay tuned for more sports updates in Phoenix!
