How to watch Ball State
every BALL 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 rights9ESPNvs Stony Brook · at Kent State · vs Toledo
ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN · Primarily the ESPN family; some games have aired on CBS Sports Network.
2FOX · CBS · NBCat Ohio State · at Northwestern
FOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN + occasional Peacock exclusive · Peacock takes roughly one exclusive per team per season.
1CBSSN + ESPNat Liberty
CBSSN / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+
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 Peacock exclusives not included
can't cover: ESPN; CBSSN + ESPN
Fubo
$84.99/mo
2–12/12
occasional Peacock exclusives not included
can't cover: ESPN; CBSSN + ESPN
DIRECTV STREAM
$108.99/mo as needed
2–12/12
needs Choice tier (+$22/mo): BTN and ESPNU aren't in the base package
occasional Peacock exclusives not included
can't cover: ESPN; CBSSN + ESPN
Sling Orange + Blue
$80.99/mo as needed
0–12/12
needs Local FOX & NBC (select markets): FOX and NBC aren't in the base package; Sports Extra (+$15/mo): BTN and ESPNU aren't in the base package
can't cover: FOX · CBS · NBC; ESPN; CBSSN + ESPN
ESPN Select (was ESPN+)
$12.99/mo
0–10/12
can't cover: FOX · CBS · NBC; ESPN; CBSSN + ESPN
ESPN (Unlimited)
$29.99/mo
0–10/12
can't cover: FOX · CBS · NBC; ESPN; CBSSN + ESPN
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 5at Ohio StateFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 2Sep 12vs Stony BrookESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 3Sep 19at LibertyCBSSN / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 4Sep 26at Kent StateESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 5Oct 3vs ToledoESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 6Oct 10at NorthwesternFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 7Oct 17at Bowling GreenESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 8Oct 24vs Sacramento StateESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 10Nov 4at MassachusettsESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 11Nov 11vs BuffaloESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 12Nov 17at OhioESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 13Nov 28vs Central MichiganESPN / 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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