How to watch California
every CALIFORNIA 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 rights11ESPN + The CWvs UCLA · at Syracuse · vs Wagner
ABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network + occasional ESPN+ exclusive
1FOX + CBSSNverify before seasonat UNLV
FOX / FS1 / FS2 / CBSSN · Post-realignment deal — confirm the partner list before the season.
What covers the season
guaranteed games (worst case) · possible (best case)YouTube TV
$82.99/mo
11–12/12
occasional ESPN+ exclusives not included
can't cover: FOX + CBSSN
DIRECTV STREAM
$108.99/mo as needed
11–12/12
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: FOX + CBSSN
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; Local FOX & NBC (select markets): FOX isn't in the base package
can't cover: ESPN + The CW; FOX + CBSSN
ESPN Select (was ESPN+)
$12.99/mo
0–11/12
can't cover: ESPN + The CW; FOX + CBSSN
Three ways to buy
depending on what kind of fan you areOne service, no thinking
YouTube TV · $82.99/mo
YouTube TV covers the most (11–12 of 12).
Budget play
ESPN (Unlimited) · $29.99/mo
ESPN (Unlimited) gets 11–11 of 12 games at the lowest price; catch the rest at a bar.
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 UCLAABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 2Sep 12at SyracuseABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 3Sep 19vs WagnerABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 4Sep 25vs ClemsonABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 5Oct 3at UNLVFOX / FS1 / FS2 / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 6Oct 10vs Virginia TechABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 7Oct 17vs Wake ForestABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 8Oct 24at SMUABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 9Oct 31at NC StateABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 11Nov 14at VirginiaABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 12Nov 21vs StanfordABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 13Nov 28vs PittsburghABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (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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