How to watch Iowa State
every IOWA 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 rights11ESPN + FOX (+ TNT)vs Southeast Missouri State · vs Bowling Green · vs Utah
ABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / FOX / FS1 / TNT / truTV + occasional ESPN+ exclusive · A handful of games are sublicensed to TNT/truTV (stream on HBO Max).
1FOX · CBS · NBCat Iowa
FOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN + occasional Peacock exclusive · Peacock takes roughly one exclusive per team per season.
What covers the season
guaranteed games (worst case) · possible (best case)YouTube TV
$82.99/mo
12/12All TV games
occasional ESPN+/Peacock exclusives not included
Hulu + Live TV
$82.99/mo
12/12All TV games
occasional Peacock exclusives not included
DIRECTV STREAM
$108.99/mo as needed
12/12All TV games
needs Choice tier (+$22/mo): ESPNU and BTN aren't in the base package
occasional ESPN+/Peacock exclusives not included
Fubo
$84.99/mo
1–12/12
occasional Peacock exclusives not included
can't cover: ESPN + FOX (+ TNT)
Sling Orange + Blue
$80.99/mo as needed
0–12/12
needs Sports Extra (+$15/mo): ESPNU and BTN aren't in the base package; Local FOX & NBC (select markets): FOX and NBC aren't in the base package
can't cover: ESPN + FOX (+ TNT); FOX · CBS · NBC
ESPN Select (was ESPN+)
$12.99/mo
0–11/12
can't cover: ESPN + FOX (+ TNT); FOX · CBS · NBC
ESPN (Unlimited)
$29.99/mo
0–11/12
can't cover: ESPN + FOX (+ TNT); FOX · CBS · NBC
Three ways to buy
depending on what kind of fan you areOne service, no thinking
YouTube TV · $82.99/mo
YouTube TV guarantees every TV game; occasional ESPN+/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 5vs Southeast Missouri StateABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / FOX / FS1 / TNT / truTV (TBA)
Wk 2Sep 12at IowaFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 3Sep 19vs Bowling GreenABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / FOX / FS1 / TNT / truTV (TBA)
Wk 4Sep 26vs UtahABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / FOX / FS1 / TNT / truTV (TBA)
Wk 5Oct 3vs West VirginiaABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / FOX / FS1 / TNT / truTV (TBA)
Wk 6Oct 10at BYUABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / FOX / FS1 / TNT / truTV (TBA)
Wk 8Oct 24at ArizonaABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / FOX / FS1 / TNT / truTV (TBA)
Wk 9Oct 31vs Oklahoma StateABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / FOX / FS1 / TNT / truTV (TBA)
Wk 10Nov 7at BaylorABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / FOX / FS1 / TNT / truTV (TBA)
Wk 11Nov 14vs CincinnatiABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / FOX / FS1 / TNT / truTV (TBA)
Wk 12Nov 21at UCFABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / FOX / FS1 / TNT / truTV (TBA)
Wk 13Nov 28vs Kansas StateABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / FOX / FS1 / TNT / truTV (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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