The Big Ten season begins now. Iowa and Penn State women's basketball will face off to begin the conference season just in time for the new year.
The No. 14 Hawkeyes have the edge over the Nittany Lions, their last lost to the foe coming in January 2017. Iowa will certainly benefit from the home crowd, but a victory isn't guaranteed. Especially without Kylie Feuerbach playing through her recent ankle injury.
Regardless, the Hawkeyes will be in good hands with leading scorers Ava Heiden, Hannah Stuelke and Chit-Chat Wright. For Penn State, it'll be up to Gracie Merkle and Kiyomi McMiller to lead their squad to the road upset.
It all kicks off Sunday. Here's how to watch the women's basketball game with TV channel and start time information for Iowa vs. Penn State.
What channel is Iowa vs. Penn State women's basketball on today?
- TV channel: Big Ten Network
- Live stream: DirecTV
Iowa vs. Penn State women's basketball will be broadcast on Big Ten Network.
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Iowa vs. Penn State women's basketball start time
- Date: Sunday, Dec. 28
- Time: 4 p.m. ET
Iowa hosts Penn State in a women's basketball matchup on Sunday, Dec. 28. Tipoff is set for 4 p.m. ET from Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, IA.
Iowa vs. Penn State women's basketball radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 195
Tune into Iowa vs. Penn State women's basketball on SiriusXM. The game will be broadcast on channel 195.
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Iowa women's basketball 2025-26 schedule
Below is a look at the Hawkeyes' next five games on the 2025-26 schedule.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sun., Dec. 28 | vs. Penn State | 4 p.m. |
| Thurs., Jan. 1 | vs. Nebraska | 2 p.m. |
| Mon., Jan. 5 | at Northwestern | 8:30 p.m. |
| Sun., Jan. 11 | at Indiana | 5 p.m. |
| Thurs., Jan. 15 | vs. Oregon | 9 p.m. |
Penn State women's basketball 2025-26 schedule
Below is a look at the Nittany Lions' next five games on the 2025-26 schedule.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sun., Dec. 28 | at Iowa | 4 p.m. |
| Wed., Dec. 31 | vs. UCLA | 2 p.m. |
| Sun., Jan. 4 | at Wisconsin | 4 p.m. |
| Thurs., Jan. 8 | vs. Michigan | 6 p.m. |
| Sun., Jan. 11 | vs. Illinois | 3 p.m. |