How to watch East Carolina
every EAST CAROLINA 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 App State · at Old Dominion · vs North Carolina Central
ABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+
1ABCat Alabama
ABC · announced
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 isn't in the base package
can't cover: ESPN
Sling Orange + Blue
$80.99/mo as needed
0–11/12
needs Sports Extra (+$15/mo): ESPNU isn't in the base package
can't cover: ABC; ESPN
Three ways to buy
depending on what kind of fan you areOne service, no thinking
ESPN (Unlimited) · $29.99/mo
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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 AlabamaABC
Wk 2Sep 12vs App StateABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 3Sep 19at Old DominionESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 4Sep 26vs North Carolina CentralABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 6Oct 10vs RiceABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 7Oct 15at UABABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 8Oct 22at MemphisABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 9Oct 31vs TempleABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 10Nov 6vs South FloridaABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 11Nov 14at CharlotteABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 12Nov 21at ArmyABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 13Nov 27vs Florida AtlanticABC / ESPN / 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.
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