How to watch App State
every APP STATE 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 rights11ESPNvs Maine · at East Carolina · vs Charlotte
ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+
1ESPN + The CWat NC State
ABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network + occasional ESPN+ exclusive
What covers the season
guaranteed games (worst case) · possible (best case)DIRECTV STREAM
$108.99/mo as needed
1–12/12
needs Choice tier (+$22/mo): ESPNU and ACC Network and ACC Extra aren't in the base package
occasional ESPN+ exclusives not included
can't cover: ESPN
ESPN Select (was ESPN+)
$12.99/mo
0–12/12
can't cover: ESPN; ESPN + The CW
Sling Orange + Blue
$80.99/mo as needed
0–12/12
needs Sports Extra (+$15/mo): ESPNU and ACC Network and ACC Extra aren't in the base package
can't cover: ESPN; ESPN + The CW
Three ways to buy
depending on what kind of fan you areOne service, no thinking
ESPN (Unlimited) · $29.99/mo
ESPN (Unlimited) guarantees every TV game.
Every snap, no gaps
ESPN (Unlimited) · $29.99/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 5vs MaineESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 2Sep 12at East CarolinaABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 3Sep 19vs CharlotteESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 4Sep 26at NC StateABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 6Oct 10vs Old DominionESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 7Oct 16at Coastal CarolinaESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 8Oct 22vs James MadisonESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 9Oct 31at Georgia SouthernESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 10Nov 7vs Georgia StateESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 11Nov 14at MarshallESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 12Nov 21vs UL MonroeESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 13Nov 27at South AlabamaESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (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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