Oregon State Leads Pac-12 in Televised Basketball Games
The Oregon State women's basketball team has secured nine linear television broadcasts for the 2026-27 season.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Basketball
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Oregon State tops the Pac-12 with nine games scheduled for broadcast on the CW and USA Network during the 2026-27 season. This total represents the highest number of linear televised games among conference teams.
Why it matters
The scheduling prominence highlights the visibility of the Beavers as the program enters a new season of play. Other conference schools, including Colorado State, Gonzaga, and Washington State, follow with six televised games each.
Oregon State leads the Pac-12 with nine games on linear television, while Colorado State, Gonzaga, and Washington State each have six televised appearances. The team's Dec. 5 matchup against BYU is set for 1:30 p.m., followed by a 1 p.m. game on Dec. 13 against Oregon.
The players
Oregon State women's basketball
The Beavers are a collegiate women's basketball team representing Oregon State University in Corvallis.
Pac-12
The Pac-12 is a collegiate athletic conference that manages league scheduling and broadcast rights for member institutions.
BYU
Brigham Young University is a collegiate athletic program that competes in basketball against Oregon State.
Gonzaga
Gonzaga University is a private Jesuit university in Spokane that competes in collegiate basketball.
Utah State
Utah State University is a public research university that competes in intercollegiate athletics.
The details
The league announced the broadcast schedule on Thursday, confirming that the Beavers will feature on both the CW and USA Network. Remaining games that are not part of this linear television package will be streamed online.
Timeline
Dec. 5, 2026: First televised game against BYU
Dec. 13, 2026: Televised game against Oregon
Jan. 6, 2027: Conference opener against Gonzaga
Jan. 9, 2027: Televised game at Utah State
Season Trajectory
This broadcast dominance establishes Oregon State as a central figure in the Pac-12's visibility strategy for the current season. High exposure on linear networks positions the program favorably compared to conference rivals during a transitional year for the league.
Fans in the Corvallis area can access the nine featured games on the CW or USA Network throughout the season. The Jan. 6 conference opener against Gonzaga remains offline, requiring fans to seek alternative local viewing options.
The takeaway
Securing primary broadcast slots provides the team with significant national exposure throughout the 2026-27 season. Supporters should verify channel listings for the upcoming nonconference games which are slated for online streaming.
Further reading
For more information on the season, visit the Corvallis Basketball section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Oregon Live.
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