What channel is UNC-Michigan State basketball on Thanksgiving Day?

While you're filling up on a delicious, Thanksgiving meal, the North Carolina Tar Heels will be playing in a high-stakes basketball game.

UNC, fresh off its 85-70 win over St. Bonaventure on Tuesday night, next faces Michigan State in the Fort Myers Tip-Off's marquee matchup.

The Tar Heels (6-0) and Spartans (6-0) will tip off at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. It's rare to see two teams undefeated this deep into non-conference play, so one will have to fall.

North Carolina pulled away from the Bonnies in second-half action, thanks to a career night from 7-foot center Henri Veesaar. An Arizona transfer helping breathe life into UNC's post presence, Veesaar totaled 24 points (9-of-14 on field goals, 5-of-6 free throws) and 13 rebounds.

MSU controlled East Carolina in an 89-56 blowout Tuesday night. Jaxon Kohler (16 points), Coen Carr (13) and Carson Cooper (10) each scored in double-digits to lead the Spartans, who reached their highest point total through six games.

The Tar Heels faced MSU a year ago Thursday, losing 94-91 in overtime. This was one of many challenging, close losses to Power Four competition for North Carolina last season. The Spartans made a run to the Elite Eight, while UNC lost in the Round of 64.

If you're already in Fort Myers, consider spending some of your holiday money for an A-List basketball ticket. If you're watching on TV, your favorite streaming device, listening on the radio or somewhere else, keep reading below for more broadcast information.

Stream UNC vs. Michigan State

What channel is UNC vs. Michigan State on Thursday? Time, TV schedule, radio

TV Channel: FOX

Time: 4:30 p.m. ET

Radio: SiriusXM (Channel 84 and 195)

Website: FOX Sports

Where to watch UNC vs. Michigan State on live stream

Stream UNC vs. Michigan State

UNC vs. Michigan State prediction, picks, odds

The Tar Heels and Spartans are both rolling, but one team will watch its undefeated season come to a screeching halt.

North Carolina enters with the better offense, while MSU counters with a strong defense. UNC is still discovering its identity, which is dangerous considering its record.

The Tar Heels and Spartans play a close game throughout, but the Tar Heels' post presence proves the deciding factor

Score prediction: UNC 78, Michigan State 70

Full UNC basketball schedule

Oct. 4: Blue-White Scrimmage (White 55, Blue 50)

Oct. 24: at BYU (preseason, L 78-76)

Oct. 29: vs. Winston-Salem State (preseason, W 95-53)

Nov. 3: vs. Central Arkansas (W, 94-54)

Nov. 7: vs. Kansas (W, 87-74)

Nov. 11: vs. Radford (W, 89-74)

Nov. 14: vs. NC Central (W, 97-53)

Nov. 18: vs. Navy (W, 73-61)

Nov. 25: vs. St. Bonaventure in Fort Myers (Florida) Tip-Off (W, 85-70)

Nov. 27: vs. Michigan State in Fort Myers (Fla.) Tip-Off (4:30 p.m.)

Dec. 2: at Kentucky (9:30 p.m.)

Dec. 7: vs. Georgetown (5 p.m.)

Dec. 13: vs. USC Upstate (2 p.m.)

Dec. 16: vs. ETSU (8 p.m.)

Dec. 20: vs. Ohio State in CBS Sports Classic (3 p.m. in Atlanta, Ga.)

Dec. 22: vs. East Carolina (8 p.m.)

Dec. 30: vs. Florida State (2:15 p.m.)

Jan. 3, 2026: at SMU (2:15 p.m.)

Jan. 10: vs. Wake Forest (6 p.m.)

Jan. 14: at Stanford (9 p.m.)

Jan. 17: at California (4 p.m.)

Jan. 21: vs. Notre Dame (7 p.m.)

Jan. 24: at Virginia (TBA)

Jan. 31: at Georgia Tech (2 p.m.)

Feb. 2: vs. Syracuse (7 p.m.)

Feb. 7: vs. Duke (6:30 p.m.)

Feb. 10: at Miami (Florida) (7 p.m.)

Feb. 14: vs. Pitt (2 p.m.)

Feb. 17: at NC State (7 p.m.)

Feb. 21: at Syracuse (1 p.m.)

Feb. 23: vs. Louisville (7 p.m.)

Feb. 28: vs. Virginia Tech (TBA)

March 3: vs. Clemson (7 p.m.)

March 7, 2026: at Duke (6:30 p.m.)

March 10-14: ACC Tournament in Spectrum Center (Charlotte, N.C.)

This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: UNC Basketball: Time, streaming information, odds vs. Michigan State