How to watch Akron
every AKRON game in 2026 · channels, services, packages
Season outlook
2026
The 2026 schedule is set; exact channels come 6–12 days before each kickoff. But the TV deals are signed, so you can buy the right service today.
Where the games will live
12 games, mapped by media rights10ESPNvs Robert Morris · vs UNLV · at Central Michigan
ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN · Primarily the ESPN family; some games have aired on CBS Sports Network.
1ESPN + The CWat Wake Forest
ABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network + occasional ESPN+ exclusive
1FOX · CBS · NBCat Minnesota
FOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN + occasional Peacock exclusive · Peacock takes roughly one exclusive per team per season.
What covers the season
guaranteed games (worst case) · possible (best case)Hulu + Live TV
$82.99/mo
12/12All TV games
occasional Peacock exclusives not included
YouTube TV
$82.99/mo
2–12/12
occasional ESPN+/Peacock exclusives not included
can't cover: ESPN
DIRECTV STREAM
$108.99/mo as needed
2–12/12
needs Choice tier (+$22/mo): ESPNU and ACC Network and ACC Extra and BTN aren't in the base package
occasional ESPN+/Peacock exclusives not included
can't cover: ESPN
Sling Orange + Blue
$80.99/mo as needed
0–12/12
needs Sports Extra (+$15/mo): ESPNU and ACC Network and ACC Extra and BTN aren't in the base package; Local FOX & NBC (select markets): FOX and NBC aren't in the base package
can't cover: ESPN + The CW; ESPN; FOX · CBS · NBC
ESPN Select (was ESPN+)
$12.99/mo
0–11/12
can't cover: ESPN + The CW; ESPN; FOX · CBS · NBC
Three ways to buy
depending on what kind of fan you areOne service, no thinking
Hulu + Live TV · $82.99/mo
Hulu + Live TV guarantees every TV game; occasional Peacock exclusives not included.
Every snap, no gaps
Hulu + Live TV + Peacock · $93.98/mo
Covers every game wherever it lands, streamer exclusives included.
Am I covered?
mark your services to light this upMark what you pay for on the Am-I-covered page (services, add-ons, antenna) and every game below gets a covered / not-covered verdict, updating as channels are announced.
Wk 1Sep 3at Wake ForestABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 2Sep 12vs Robert MorrisESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 3Sep 19at MinnesotaFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 4Sep 26vs UNLVESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 5Oct 3at Central MichiganESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 6Oct 10vs Eastern MichiganESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 7Oct 17at Miami (OH)ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 8Oct 24at Kent StateESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 10Nov 3vs OhioESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 11Nov 10vs Western MichiganESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 12Nov 18at MassachusettsESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 13Nov 27vs BuffaloESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Channel projections come from each conference's announced media-rights deals (verified June 2026); exact assignments are typically announced 6–12 days before kickoff and this page sharpens automatically as they land.
Service lineups, packages, and prices verified as of June 2026; they change, so confirm with the provider before subscribing. Local broadcast availability varies by market.
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