How to Watch Northwestern at Rutgers: Live Stream College Field Hockey, TV Channel

No. 5 Northwestern travels to the east coast on Friday to take on No. 16 Rutgers in Big Ten field hockey action.

No. 5 Northwestern will look to keep its Big Ten dominance rolling when it visits No. 16 Rutgers in a marquee college field hockey matchup on Friday afternoon in Piscataway. The Wildcats enter the contest 11–1 overall and 3–0 in conference play, continuing their quest to defend last year’s national championship. The team’s only loss came against No. 8 Princeton its last time out in a 3-2 defeat. While the loss was unfortunate, Northwestern has several solid wins over strong opponents this season such as Penn State and Iowa. Behind a balanced attack and a disciplined defense, the Wildcats remain the gold standard in the Big Ten.

How to Watch Northwestern at Rutgers Today:

Game Date: Friday, Oct. 17, 2025

Game Time: 4:00 p.m. ET

Game Location: Bauer Track and Field Complex

TV: Big Ten Network

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Northwestern’s offense features star forward Ashley Sessa, who leads the team in points, alongside Ilse Tromp and Grace Schulze, both of whom are consistent scoring threats. In goal, Juliana Boon anchors the defense with one of the nation’s best save percentages and goals-against averages, providing stability for a team that rarely falters under pressure.

Rutgers enters the weekend 8–5 overall and 3–1 in conference play, coming off a strong stretch that includes key wins over Michigan State and Indiana. Forward Olivia Fraticelli has sparked the Scarlet Knights’ offense with multiple multi-goal performances, while goalkeeper Emily Nicholls ranks among the Big Ten leaders in total saves.

For Rutgers, a win over one of the nation’s top-ranked team would mark a signature moment in its season and a major boost for NCAA tournament positioning. Northwestern, meanwhile, aims to extend its dominance and stay on course for another championship run.

What Time Is The Field Hockey Game Between Northwestern and Rutgers?

The Northwestern at Rutgers game will take place on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great soccer action.

What Channel Is The Northwestern at Rutgers Game On?

Looking to watch this game? Fans can tune into Big Ten Network to see the action. Make sure you subscribe to Fubo now to watch this games and many other field hockey games.

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