How to Watch the Louisville Cardinals Basketball Online without Cable

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As a viewer of both the Louisville Cardinals basketball programs, I’ve seen the stark contrast between their paths: the women’s exemplary decade of dominance stands in sharp relief against the men’s current struggles through a difficult rebuilding phase. While I witness the men’s program enduring some of their most challenging seasons in history, at least I can catch every game without needing a cable subscription.

In a hurry? If you just want to start watching the Cardinals, these streaming services provide all you need to watch most games:

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Currently a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), Louisville has also played in the Big East, the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), and Conference USA throughout its history.

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Louisville Cardinals in March Madness

The 2024 March Madness tournament is on. The Louisville Cardinals men’s team struggled this season and did not make the cut.

But the women’s team was among the leading teams in the Atlantic Coast Conference and have high hopes in the tournament.

Where to Watch the Louisville Cardinals

University of Louisville hoops are normally shown on ESPN-affiliated channels. Men’s games are generally shown on ESPN, ESPN2, and ACC Network (also ACC Network Extra). Occasionally, games will appear elsewhere, such as on CBS.

The women’s games are shown on mostly the same channels: ESPN, ESPN2, ACCN, and ACCNX. But some games appear only via streaming. These are provided through the FloSports channel FloHoops as well as ESPN+.

How to Stream Louisville Cardinal Games

There are many options for watching the Cards without cable or satellite.

FuboTV

The FuboTV Pro package starts at $79.99/month for 130+ channels. This comes with CBS, ABC, and Fox. It also comes with ESPN, CBS Sports Network (CBSSN), and FS1, which means that you’ll be able to watch all the games that are broadcast to a national cable audience.

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If you want ACCN, you need to upgrade to Fubo Extra ($7.99/mo additional) or Sports Plus ($10.99/mo).

All FuboTV subscribers get unlimited cloud DVR storage and the ability to stream on up to 10 devices at once. Our FuboTV review has all the details.

DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM provides roughly 80 channels for $79.99/month. This includes all your local channels as well as the big sports channels ESPN and FS1.

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If you want ACCN, you will need to upgrade to the Choice package ($108.99/month), which also includes SEC Network, Big Ten Network (BTN) and ESPNU. It also provides access to DIRECTV STREAM’s fantastic regional sports networks (RSNs) collection.

You get unlimited hours of cloud DVR storage (online sign up required) and unlimited devices to stream on. Read our DIRECTV STREAM review for more.

Sling TV

Sling Orange is $40.00/month and comes with ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3. If you add Sports Extra for $11/mo, you will also get ACCN and ACCNX right in the Sling app. This allows you to see most of the basketball games.

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If you want ABC and CBS, you can do so by setting up an indoor antenna. Sling allows you to access these channels right in its app. In fact, if you purchase at least two months of Sling, they will throw in a free antenna.

See our Sling TV review for more information. You can also check out our guide to March Madness coverage and schedule.

Hulu + Live TV

Starting at $82.99/month, Hulu + Live TV provides 85+ live TV channels including ABC, Fox, and other broadcast networks that UofL will likely appear on. And you get ESPN+ and Disney+.

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Furthermore, you’ll have access to sports channels like ESPN and FS1. And most importantly, you get ACCN as part of the service’s base package. (You get ACCNX with your subscription through the ESPN app.)

Hulu + Live TV comes with unlimited cloud DVR (9 months of storage) and the ability to stream on up to two devices/TVs at the same time.

For more information, see our Hulu + Live TV review.

Other Options

Louisville Cardinal games that are not considered marquee events will often be available to stream on ESPN+ and FloSports.

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Other options include:

• YouTube TV: provides a general streaming service for $72.99/month that is similar to Hulu + Live TV.
• ESPN App: You need a streaming service subscription to use this, but it can be convenient. Also, if ACCNX isn’t included in your streaming service, you can watch it here.

Devices to Live Stream Louisville Cardinals Basketball Games

These streaming services most likely support whatever devices you already own.

All the services support the common “stick” devices: Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku. And that goes for Android and iOS mobile devices. Finally, you can use Chromecast to cast from mobile devices and web browsers to your TV.

All the services support Samsung smart TVs. LG and Vizio smart TVs are supported by Hulu, Sling, and FuboTV. FuboTV supports Hisense smart TVs. And all the services support Android TV-based devices.

Hulu, Sling, and FuboTV all support the Xbox One. Hulu also supports the PlayStation. And Sling TV supports the Oculus.

Our individual reviews have all the details about supported devices.

Louisville Basketball

Louisville started its basketball program relatively late, in 1911. And there wasn’t much to it for a long time. But after it got going, it was impressive.

Louisville Cardinals Men’s Basketball

The Louisville men’s basketball program matured starting in 1944 with the hire of Bernard “Peck” Hickman as head coach. He stayed with the team through 1967 and garnered a 443–183 (71%) record. Under him, the team reached the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 three times and the Final Four once.

Denny Crum was the next long-term head coach, leading the team for three decades starting in 1971. Under him, the Cardinals won two NCAA Tournaments in 1980 and 1986. After him, Rick Pitino had great success leading to an NCAA Tournament win in 2013, but this period was tarnished by a much-publicized escort sex scandal.

The last couple of years have seen the Cardinals in a period of rebuilding. The 2022-23 season was particularly bad under new head coach Kenny Payne. It’s the worst they’ve suffered since before Hickman took over the team during World War II.

They’ve rebounded a bit this year (8-19 at the time of this writing), but they’re still ranked 15th in the ACC standings. Top Louisville players of 2023-24 include Skyy Clark (points), Brandon Huntley-Hatfield (rebounds/blocks), and Ty Laur Johnson (assists/steals).

2023-24 Men’s Basketball Schedule

Louisville Cardinals Women’s Basketball

Louisville did not build a women’s basketball team until 1975, but they were strong from the start. They saw their first conference tournament championship in 1980 and first NCAA tournament appearance in 1983. And they made the Final Four just last year.

They are not considered as strong this year, but they are still just inside the top-25 rankings in the NCAA and have a decent shot at March Madness.

They are currently coached by Jeff Walz. He’s held the position since 2007. To date, for the 2023-24 season, the Cardinals’ record is 22-7 (overall, 75.9%). The current squad is anchored by top players Kiki Jefferson (13.2 points), Olivia Cochran (6.4 rebounds, 1.4 steals, and 0.5 blocks), and Nina Rickards (2.6 assists).

2023-24 Women’s Basketball Schedule

Wrapping Up

Whether you went to the University of Louisville, are a Louisville native who follows the team, or simply enjoy ACC sports, it’s not difficult to watch the Cardinals on television.

They appear on various channels that most streaming services offer as part of their base package or as part of an affordable upgrade to a base package.

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Alanna Baker was the Streaming Content Editor at Hotdog.com, specializing in comprehensive streaming coverage across various genres, with a particular focus on sports and Sling TV offerings. With a background in literature and education, coupled with extensive experience in media and law, Alanna brings a unique perspective to the streaming industry.

Her expertise stems from being an early adopter of various entertainment technologies, from mail-order Netflix to modern streaming platforms. Alanna's in-depth knowledge of Sling TV's modular service and her ability to cover diverse streaming content make her a key expert in navigating the complex landscape of modern streaming options, especially in sports and entertainment.

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