Are the Boro Play-Offs Televised? How to Watch UNC’s Hoops for St. Jude Game

The UNC Tar Heels are tipping off their season with the Hoops for St. Jude Tip-Off Classic against Memphis. This preseason exhibition game benefits St. Jude Children’s Hospital. If you’re wondering, “Are the Boro play-offs televised?”, while this specific game isn’t part of the playoffs, it’s a great chance to see the Heels in action. Here’s how you can watch or listen from home:

How to Watch the UNC vs. Memphis Game: TV and Streaming Options

The game tips off at 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast nationally on ESPNU.

• Cable/Satellite: If you have a cable or satellite subscription that includes ESPNU, you’re all set. Providers like Spectrum, AT&T, Dish Network, Xfinity, and DirecTV all carry ESPNU.
• Streaming: Can’t access cable? You can stream the game live on ESPN’s digital platforms (ESPN app or website) with a cable login.

Cord-Cutting Options for Watching ESPNU

Don’t have cable? Several cord-cutting services offer ESPNU:

• YouTube TV: For $73/month, you get access to the entire ESPN family of channels, including ESPNU.
• Hulu + Live TV: Starting at $76/month, Hulu + Live TV includes ESPNU but lacks channels like MLB Network, NBA TV, and NFL Red Zone.
• Sling TV: The most affordable option at $40/month for the Sling Orange package. Important: Sling Blue does not include ESPN channels. Make sure you choose the Orange package.

Listening to the Game on the Radio

Prefer listening to the action? Tune in to the Tar Heel Sports Network’s radio broadcast:

• Local Radio: Catch the game on 97.9 FM and 1360 AM in the Chapel Hill area.
• Online Streaming: Stream the radio broadcast live on chapelboro.com or through the TuneIn app. Note: Streaming is limited to within 75 miles of Chapel Hill and requires location services enabled on your device.
• Varsity Network: For fans outside the 75-mile radius of Chapel Hill, the Varsity Network app provides access to the Tar Heel Sports Network broadcast.

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Pregame and Postgame Coverage

The Tar Heel Sports Network’s pregame show begins at 6 p.m. ET, an hour before tip-off, setting the stage for the game. Postgame coverage will continue for approximately an hour after the final buzzer.

Whether you’re watching on TV, streaming online, or listening on the radio, there are plenty of ways to follow the Tar Heels as they take on Memphis in the Hoops for St. Jude Tip-Off Classic. Don’t miss the action!