How to watch Central Michigan
every CENTRAL MICHIGAN 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 Colgate · vs Wyoming · vs Akron
ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN · Primarily the ESPN family; some games have aired on CBS Sports Network.
1FOX + CBSSNverify before seasonat New Mexico
FOX / FS1 / FS2 / CBSSN · Post-realignment deal — confirm the partner list before the season.
1ESPN + The CWat Miami
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)YouTube TV
$82.99/mo
1–12/12
occasional ESPN+ exclusives not included
can't cover: FOX + CBSSN; ESPN
Fubo
$84.99/mo
1–12/12
occasional ESPN+ exclusives not included
can't cover: FOX + CBSSN; ESPN
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: FOX + CBSSN; ESPN
Sling Orange + Blue
$80.99/mo as needed
0–12/12
needs Local FOX & NBC (select markets): FOX isn't in the base package; Sports Extra (+$15/mo): ESPNU and ACC Network and ACC Extra aren't in the base package
can't cover: FOX + CBSSN; ESPN; ESPN + The CW
ESPN Select (was ESPN+)
$12.99/mo
0–11/12
can't cover: FOX + CBSSN; ESPN; ESPN + The CW
Three ways to buy
depending on what kind of fan you areOne service, no thinking
Hulu + Live TV · $82.99/mo
Hulu + Live TV covers the most (11–12 of 12).
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 New MexicoFOX / FS1 / FS2 / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 2Sep 12vs ColgateESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 3Sep 19vs WyomingESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 4Sep 26at MiamiABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 5Oct 3vs AkronESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 6Oct 10at OhioESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 7Oct 17vs Western MichiganESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 8Oct 24vs Miami (OH)ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 10Nov 4at Eastern MichiganESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 11Nov 11vs Sacramento StateESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 12Nov 18at BuffaloESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 13Nov 28at Ball StateESPN / 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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