The California Golden Bears (2-1) face their second nationally ranked foe of the season, as they host the No. 21 USC Trojans (2-0) this weekend.

The Bears last played back-to-back games against nationally ranked teams last season when they lost to No. 6 Duke, 56-71, on Jan. 14 and No. 14 North Carolina, 78-84, on Jan. 17.

Cal and USC’s last meeting was in 2024, when both teams were members of the Pac-12 Conference. The Golden Bears came out ahead, besting USC 71-66 in Galen Center, their first road win against the Trojans since 2017.

Here is how you can watch Cal v. USC college basketball Wednesday evening.

How to watch Cal v. USC men’s college basketball

When: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
Tip-Off Time: 8 p.m. Pacific
Where: Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, Calif.
TV: ESPN2
Radio: Cal Bears Sports Network on KSFO 810 AM; Channel 258 on SiriusXM Radio, the SiriusXM app and website; or The Varsity Network app

How to watch Cal v. USC men’s college basketball online

The Cal v. USC men’s college basketball game will air on ESPN2.

ESPN2 can be streamed online on the ESPN app or the ESPN website, on major paid cable or satellite TV providers’ online services, and popular online TV streaming services.

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