How to watch NC State
every NC 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 rights10ESPN + The CWvs Richmond · vs App State · vs Louisville
ABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network + occasional ESPN+ exclusive
1ESPNat Virginia
ESPN · announced
1Disney/ESPNat Vanderbilt
ABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / SEC Network / SECN+
What covers the season
guaranteed games (worst case) · possible (best case)DIRECTV STREAM
$108.99/mo as needed
12/12All TV games
needs Choice tier (+$22/mo): ESPNU and ACC Network and ACC Extra and SEC Network and SECN+ aren't in the base package
occasional ESPN+ exclusives not included
Sling Orange + Blue
$80.99/mo as needed
1–12/12
needs Sports Extra (+$15/mo): ESPNU and ACC Network and ACC Extra and SEC Network and SECN+ aren't in the base package
can't cover: ESPN + The CW; Disney/ESPN
ESPN Select (was ESPN+)
$12.99/mo
0–10/12
can't cover: ESPN; ESPN + The CW; Disney/ESPN
Three ways to buy
depending on what kind of fan you areOne service, no thinking
ESPN (Unlimited) · $29.99/mo
ESPN (Unlimited) guarantees every TV game.
Every snap, no gaps
ESPN (Unlimited) · $29.99/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 1Aug 29at VirginiaESPN
Wk 2Sep 11vs RichmondABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 3Sep 19at VanderbiltABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / SEC Network / SECN+ (TBA)
Wk 4Sep 26vs App StateABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 5Oct 3vs LouisvilleABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 6Oct 10vs Wake ForestABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 8Oct 23at StanfordABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 9Oct 31vs CaliforniaABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 10Nov 7vs DukeABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 11Nov 14vs SyracuseABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 12Nov 21at Florida StateABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 13Nov 28at North CarolinaABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (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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