Two legendary college basketball programs will clash on Saturday night when Kentucky and Indiana hit the court at Rupp Arena.
The Wildcats have struggled against elite opponents this season, falling to Louisville, Michigan State, North Carolina and Gonzaga. The Hoosiers aren't ranked, but Mark Pope's squad is feeling the pressure to beat any foe from a power conference.
Indiana dropped back-to-back games against Minnesota and Louisville in early December, but it recovered with a Big Ten win over Penn State on Tuesday. Hoosiers guard Lamar Wilkerson exploded for 44 points in the 113-72 victory.
Here is everything you need to know about Kentucky vs. Indiana, including TV and streaming options for the game.
What channel is Kentucky vs. Indiana on?
Kentucky vs. Indiana will air on ESPN. College basketball fans can also stream the game on the ESPN app and Fubo.
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Dick Vitale and Charles Barkley ESPN broadcast, explained
Two of the greatest voices in basketball history will team up for ESPN's broadcast of Kentucky vs. Indiana. Dick Vitale and Charles Barkley will serve as the analysts for Saturday's game alongside play-by-play announcer Dave O'Brien.
Vitale has called more than 1,000 games in his career and been on the air for 46 years. Barkley has been entertaining audiences for 25 years and won multiple Sports Emmy Awards for his work on TNT's "Inside the NBA."
In addition to Kentucky vs. Indiana, Vitale and Barkley will reunite in March to call an NCAA Tournament game.
Kentucky vs. Indiana start time
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 13
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Kentucky vs. Indiana will tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 13. The game will be played at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky.
Kentucky vs. Indiana radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM channels 190 (Kentucky broadcast), 390 (Indiana broadcast)
You can listen to Kentucky vs. Indiana live on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channels 190 (Kentucky broadcast) and 390 (Indiana broadcast).
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Kentucky men's basketball schedule 2025-26
Here is the upcoming schedule for the Wildcats:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Dec. 13 | vs. Indiana | 7:30 p.m. |
| Dec. 20 | vs. St. John's* | 12:30 p.m. |
| Dec. 23 | vs. Bellarmine | 1 p.m. |
| Jan. 3 | at Alabama | Noon |
| Jan. 7 | vs. Missouri | 7 p.m. |
*Neutral site
Indiana men's basketball schedule 2025-26
Here is the upcoming schedule for the Hoosiers:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Dec. 13 | at Kentucky | 7:30 p.m. |
| Dec. 20 | vs. Chicago State | 1 p.m. |
| Dec. 22 | vs. Siena | 6 p.m. |
| Jan. 4 | vs. Washington | 8 p.m. |
| Jan. 7 | at Maryland | 6:30 p.m. |
College basketball AP top 25 rankings
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- Kansas
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- Auburn
- St. John's
- Nebraska
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- UCLA
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