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What channel is UConn vs. Iowa women's basketball on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch

Cate Schiller

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Two powerhouse programs will face off at the Women's Champions Classic this weekend.

No. 1 UConn has continued its reign of dominance, winning its first 11 games of the 2025-26 season. In a recent ranked victory over USC, the Huskies held the Trojans to just 51 points on 30.2 percent shooting from the field.

No. 11 Iowa has also enjoyed a hot start. The Hawkeyes were undefeated until last week's loss to Iowa State, but they quickly rebounded with a blowout win over Lindenwood on Dec. 13.

Here is everything you need to know about UConn vs. Iowa, including TV and streaming options for the women's college basketball game.

What channel is UConn vs. Iowa women's basketball on today?

TV channel: Fox
Live stream: DIRECTV

The matchup between UConn and Iowa will air nationally on Fox. Fans can also stream the action live on DIRECTV.

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UConn vs. Iowa women's basketball start time

Date: Saturday, Dec. 20
Time: 1:30 p.m. ET | 12:30 p.m. CT

UConn vs. Iowa will tip off at 1:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 20. The game will be played at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.

UConn vs. Iowa women's basketball radio station

Radio station: SiriusXM channels 197 (Iowa broadcast), 203 (UConn broadcast)

Fans can listen to UConn vs. Iowa live on SiriusXM. The Hawkeyes' call can be heard on channel 197, while the Huskies' call will air on channel 203.

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UConn women's basketball schedule 2025-26

Here's a look at the Huskies' next five matchups:

Date	Matchup	Time (ET)
Dec. 20	vs. Iowa*	1:30 p.m.
Dec. 28	at Butler	4 p.m.
Dec. 31	at Providence	3 p.m.
Jan. 3	vs. Seton Hall	Noon
Jan. 7	vs. St. John's	7:30 p.m.

*Neutral site

Iowa women's basketball schedule 2025-26

Here's a look at the Hawkeyes' next five matchups:

Date	Matchup	Time (ET)
Dec. 20	vs. UConn*	1:30 p.m.
Dec. 28	vs. Penn State	4 p.m.
Jan. 1	vs. Nebraska	2 p.m.
Jan. 5	at Northwestern	8:30 p.m.
Jan. 11	at Indiana	5 p.m.