How to watch Maryland
every MARYLAND 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 rights11FOX · CBS · NBCvs Howard · vs Virginia Tech · vs UCLA
FOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN + occasional Peacock exclusive · Peacock takes roughly one exclusive per team per season.
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 Peacock exclusives not included
YouTube TV
$82.99/mo
11–12/12
occasional Peacock exclusives not included
can't cover: CBSSN + ESPN+
DIRECTV STREAM
$108.99/mo as needed
11–12/12
needs Choice tier (+$22/mo): BTN isn't in the base package
occasional Peacock exclusives not included
can't cover: CBSSN + ESPN+
Sling Orange + Blue
$80.99/mo as needed
0–11/12
needs Local FOX & NBC (select markets): FOX and NBC aren't in the base package; Sports Extra (+$15/mo): BTN isn't in the base package
can't cover: FOX · CBS · NBC; CBSSN + ESPN+
ESPN Select (was ESPN+)
$12.99/mo
0–1/12
can't cover: FOX · CBS · NBC; 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 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 HowardFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 2Sep 12at UConnCBSSN / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 3Sep 19vs Virginia TechFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 4Sep 26vs UCLAFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 5Oct 3at NebraskaFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 6Oct 10at Ohio StateFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 7Oct 17vs RutgersFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 9Oct 31vs IllinoisFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 10Nov 7at PurdueFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 11Nov 14vs WisconsinFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 12Nov 21at USCFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 13Nov 28vs Penn StateFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (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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