How to watch and listen to Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt SEC basketball game

A description of how to listen to and watch the Kentucky Wildcats take on the Vanderbilt Commodores from Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, TN Saturday January 25th at 2:30 PM.
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How to Watch and Listen: Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt

The Kentucky Wildcats are back on the road as they take on the Vanderbilt Commodores this Saturday, January 25, at 2:30 PM ET. The game will be held at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tennessee, and will air live on ESPN. Fans can also tune in on the radio to hear the action on Kentucky's flagship stations:

  • Lexington, KY: 98.1 FM / 630 WLAP
  • London, KY: 103.9 FM WWEL
  • Louisville, KY: 840 AM WHAS
  • Madisonville, KY: 93.9 FM WKTG
  • Hazard/Pikeville, KY: 101.1 WSGS
  • All UK Sports affiliated networks online including WLAP

Live Stream, Cable Info

You can stream the game live on the SEC Network through services like:
ESPN+: This service requires a subscription, but it's a go-to for college sports, including SEC basketball.
Sling TV: With their "Sling Orange" package, which includes ESPN networks, you can watch the game live.
Hulu + Live TV: Hulu's live TV option includes SEC Network, making it another viable streaming choice.
FuboTV: Known for its sports coverage, FuboTV offers SEC Network as part of its channel lineup.

Matchup History

Kentucky and Vanderbilt are no strangers to SEC competition, with a rivalry that spans decades.

  • All-Time Record: Kentucky leads the series 157-47.
  • Last Season: The Wildcats swept the Commodores, including a dominant 109-77 victory in Nashville. That performance marked one of Kentucky's highest-scoring games of the season.

While Kentucky has historically dominated the matchup, Vanderbilt’s home court, Memorial Gymnasium, is known for its unique layout and energetic crowd, which can sometimes level the playing field.

What to Watch For

Kentucky:
The Wildcats come into this game focused on staying near the top of the SEC standings and get back to winning ways.

Vanderbilt:
The Commodores, eager to rebound from last year’s losses, will aim to use their home-court advantage to pressure Kentucky and keep the game close and grab another upset.

Don’t miss the action as Kentucky looks to keep their momentum rolling in SEC play.