How to watch James Madison
every JAMES MADISON 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 Liberty · vs Wagner · at Old Dominion
ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+
1CBS-ledverify before seasonat San Diego State
CBS / CBSSN / The CW Network + occasional Paramount+ exclusive · The rebuilt league's CBS-anchored deal starts in 2026; additional partners may still be announced.
1CBSSN + ESPN+at UConn
CBSSN / ESPN+
What covers the season
guaranteed games (worst case) · possible (best case)Hulu + Live TV
$82.99/mo
12/12All TV games
occasional Paramount+ exclusives not included
YouTube TV
$82.99/mo
1–12/12
occasional Paramount+ exclusives not included
can't cover: ESPN; CBSSN + ESPN+
Fubo
$84.99/mo
1–12/12
occasional Paramount+ exclusives not included
can't cover: ESPN; CBSSN + ESPN+
DIRECTV STREAM
$108.99/mo as needed
1–12/12
needs Choice tier (+$22/mo): ESPNU isn't in the base package
occasional Paramount+ exclusives not included
can't cover: ESPN; CBSSN + ESPN+
ESPN Select (was ESPN+)
$12.99/mo
0–12/12
can't cover: ESPN; CBS-led; CBSSN + 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: ESPN; CBS-led; CBSSN + ESPN+
Three ways to buy
depending on what kind of fan you areOne service, no thinking
Hulu + Live TV · $82.99/mo
Hulu + Live TV guarantees every TV game; occasional Paramount+ exclusives not included.
Budget play
ESPN (Unlimited) · $29.99/mo
ESPN (Unlimited) gets 10–12 of 12 games at the lowest price; catch the rest at a bar.
Every snap, no gaps
Hulu + Live TV + Paramount+ · $95.98/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 LibertyESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 2Sep 12vs WagnerESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 3Sep 19at San Diego StateCBS / CBSSN / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 4Sep 26at Old DominionESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 5Oct 3vs MarshallESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 6Oct 10at Georgia SouthernESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 7Oct 17vs Georgia StateESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 8Oct 22at App StateESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 9Oct 29vs TroyESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 10Nov 5at Southern MissESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 11Nov 14at UConnCBSSN / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 13Nov 28vs Coastal CarolinaESPN / 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.
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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