How to watch California
every CALIFORNIA game in 2026 · channels, services, packages
Season guide
2026
6 televised games across 3 outlets.
Where the games live
2026 schedule by outletCompare single services
ranked by announced games covered, then monthly priceYouTube TV Sports Plan
$64.99/mo
All announced
6 of 6 · 6 TBA
Local ABC/CBS/FOX/NBC availability varies by market.
YouTube TV
$82.99/mo
All announced
6 of 6 · 6 TBA
Local ABC/CBS/FOX/NBC availability varies by market.
Hulu + Live TV
$89.99/mo
All announced
6 of 6 · 6 TBA
Bundles Disney+ and ESPN+ at no extra cost.
DIRECTV STREAM
$94.99/mo as needed
All announced
6 of 6 · 6 TBA
needs Choice tier (+$5/mo) for 3 games on ACC Network
Conference networks require the Choice tier or above.
ESPN (Unlimited)
$29.99/mo
Broad coverage
5 of 6 · 6 TBA
misses 1 on CBSSN
ABC games stream in the app via ESPN on ABC (per ESPN, June 2026); an antenna is still the over-the-air backup.
Sling Orange + Blue
$75.99/mo as needed
Broad coverage
5 of 6 · 6 TBA
needs Sports Extra (+$15/mo) for 3 games on ACC Network
misses 1 on CBSSN
No CBS or CBS Sports Network, so Sling cannot cover those games.
TV options for different priorities
one service, the lowest price, or complete coverageSimplest option
Hulu + Live TV · $89.99/mo
Hulu + Live TV covers every game wherever it airs.
Lowest monthly price
ESPN (Unlimited) · $29.99/mo
ESPN (Unlimited) covers at least 11 of 12 games at the lowest price. Catch the rest at a bar.
Complete coverage
YouTube TV Sports Plan + ESPN Select (was ESPN+) · $76.98/mo
Covers every game wherever it lands, streamer exclusives included.
Next step
My TV setup
Build the option that fits you best.
Start with the services you already have, then compare coverage, monthly price, and simplicity for California.
Every game and channel
6 of 12 channels announcedWk 1
vs UCLA
Final L 24-45
ESPN
Wk 2
at Syracuse
Final W 21-18
ACC Network
Wk 3
vs Wagner
Final W 49-7
ACC Network
Wk 4
vs Clemson
Final L 10-24
ESPN
Wk 5
at UNLV
Final L 31-39
CBSSN
Wk 6
vs Virginia Tech
ACC Network
Wk 7
vs Wake Forest
Channel TBA
Wk 8
at SMU
Channel TBA
Wk 9
at NC State
Channel TBA
Wk 11
at Virginia
Channel TBA
Wk 12
vs Stanford
Channel TBA
Wk 13
vs Pittsburgh
Channel TBA
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