Your TV Guide Is Wrong! Here's the ONLY Way to Watch Beavers Basketball in Their Shocking New Conference

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Forget everything you thought you knew about Oregon State basketball season. The familiar Pac-12 matchups are a thing of the past, and the Beavers are diving headfirst into a thrilling new era. This season, both the men’s and women’s teams are charting a new course in the West Coast Conference (WCC), and if you want to catch a single second of the action, your old viewing habits won't cut it.

This is a seismic shift for the programs, pitting them against some of the most formidable mid-major powerhouses in the nation. The schedules are now littered with high-stakes games against titans like Gonzaga and Saint Mary’s, not to mention rekindling a rivalry with former Pac-12 foe Washington State. The level of competition is set to be electric, promising a season of can't-miss basketball from start to finish.

Mark Your Calendars Now

The madness begins at Gill Coliseum early this year. Fans will get their first look at the men's squad on November 3rd, when they tip off their regular season against North Dakota State. Just a few days later, the women’s team will take the court for their home opener on November 7th against Corban. These initial home stands are the perfect opportunity to see how the Beavers are adapting to their new reality before the grueling conference schedule begins.

The Ultimate Viewing Guide

So, how do you watch? With the conference change comes a new media rights landscape. Games will no longer be concentrated on a single network. Instead, fans will need to be savvy, as matchups will be spread across a variety of platforms. Expect to see Oregon State featured on national channels, regional sports networks, and prominently on streaming services like ESPN+. The key to not missing a dribble is to check the official Oregon State athletics schedule weekly for specific broadcast information for each game.

All Roads Lead to Vegas

For both the men and women, the entire season builds toward one explosive week in Las Vegas. The WCC's conference tournaments will run concurrently from March 5-10 at the Orleans Arena. It’s a high-stakes, winner-take-all environment that will determine who gets an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Don't get left in the dark—get ready for a new chapter of Beavers basketball.