So, you're looking for the Sooners. It is a busy Sunday in Norman, and honestly, if you aren't staring at a calendar, it’s easy to get the start times mixed up. Between the hardwood and the mat, there’s a lot of Crimson and Cream moving around today, January 18, 2026.
If you’ve been asking what channel is OU on today, the answer depends entirely on which squad you’re trying to catch. The biggest draw of the day is undoubtedly the top-15 clash at the Lloyd Noble Center.
Catching the Action: What Channel is OU on Today?
The main event for Sunday is the No. 13 Oklahoma women's basketball team taking on No. 6 LSU. This is a massive SEC showdown with huge implications for the conference standings.
The game tipped off at 2:00 PM CT. If you are looking for it on your dial right now, you need to head over to SEC Network.
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For those of you who have cut the cord, you aren't out of luck. You can stream the game through the ESPN app or via WatchESPN, provided you have a TV provider login that includes the SEC Network. If you’re a fan of the radio call, the Sooner Sports Network (107.7 FM The Franchise in OKC) is the place to be for Toby Rowland’s play-by-play.
Beyond the Hardwood: Wrestling and Tennis
Basketball isn't the only thing happening. The OU Wrestling team is also in action today, but they aren't at home. They traveled to Morgantown to face West Virginia. That dual also started at 2:00 PM CT.
Unlike the basketball game, this one isn't on a traditional cable channel. To watch the Sooners on the mat, you’ll need a subscription to ESPN+, which handles most of the Big 12’s (and some SEC) digital broadcasts these days.
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Then there’s the Men's Tennis team. They stayed home at the Headington Family Tennis Center to take on Abilene Christian. That match started earlier at 12:00 PM CT. Typically, these matches aren't televised on major networks, but the OU Athletics website often provides a live stream link for home matches if you want to see the serves in real-time.
Quick Guide to Today's Coverage
- Women's Basketball vs. LSU: 2:00 PM CT on SEC Network.
- Wrestling at West Virginia: 2:00 PM CT on ESPN+.
- Men's Tennis vs. Abilene Christian: 12:00 PM CT (Live stream via Soonersports.com).
What You Might Have Missed Yesterday
If you were looking for the men's basketball team today, you're exactly twenty-four hours late. They played a heart-stopper yesterday against No. 18 Alabama. It’s a weird scheduling quirk where the men and women often swap weekend slots, and this week the men took the Saturday noon tip.
The Men's Gymnastics team also opened their season yesterday at the Rocky Mountain Open in Colorado Springs. They started the 2026 campaign with a win, which is pretty much what we've come to expect from Mark Williams’ program at this point.
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Viewing Tips for Sooner Fans
Listen, the SEC transition has made finding games a bit different than the old Big 12 days. Most of the "big" games are going to land on ESPN, ESPN2, or the SEC Network.
If a game isn't on those three, it’s almost certainly on ESPN+. It’s basically a requirement for OU fans to have that subscription now if they want to see gymnastics, softball, or the smaller basketball matchups.
Double-check your local listings if you're in a hotel or traveling, as the SEC Network occasionally has alternate channels (SEC Network +) for overlapping events. However, for a high-profile matchup like LSU vs. Oklahoma, it’s going to be on the main national feed.
Practical Next Steps for Fans
- Check the Live Score: If you can't get to a TV, the Oklahoma Sooners official app has live stats and radio feeds that are surprisingly reliable.
- Update Your Apps: Ensure your ESPN app is updated; the SEC Network integration can sometimes be buggy if you're running an older version.
- Plan for Tuesday: The men's basketball team returns to the court this Tuesday, January 20, against South Carolina. That will be an away game, so start looking for the SEC Network or ESPN2 slots for that one early.