How to watch North Carolina
every NORTH 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 rights10ESPN + The CWvs East Tennessee State · at Clemson · vs Notre Dame
ABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network + occasional ESPN+ exclusive
1ESPNat TCU
ESPN · announced
1CBSSN + ESPN+at UConn
CBSSN / ESPN+
What covers the season
guaranteed games (worst case) · possible (best case)YouTube TV
$82.99/mo
11–12/12
occasional ESPN+ exclusives not included
can't cover: CBSSN + ESPN+
DIRECTV STREAM
$108.99/mo as needed
11–12/12
needs Choice tier (+$22/mo): ESPNU and ACC Network and ACC Extra aren't in the base package
occasional ESPN+ exclusives not included
can't cover: CBSSN + ESPN+
Sling Orange + Blue
$80.99/mo as needed
1–11/12
needs Sports Extra (+$15/mo): ESPNU and ACC Network and ACC Extra aren't in the base package
can't cover: ESPN + The CW; CBSSN + ESPN+
ESPN Select (was ESPN+)
$12.99/mo
0–11/12
can't cover: ESPN; ESPN + The CW; 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.
Budget play
ESPN (Unlimited) · $29.99/mo
ESPN (Unlimited) gets 11–12 of 12 games at the lowest price; catch the rest at a bar.
Every snap, no gaps
Hulu + Live TV · $82.99/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 TCUESPN
Wk 2Sep 12vs East Tennessee StateABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 3Sep 19at ClemsonABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 5Oct 3vs Notre DameABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 6Oct 10at PittsburghABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 7Oct 17at DukeABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 8Oct 24vs SyracuseABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 9Oct 31vs MiamiABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 10Nov 7at UConnCBSSN / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 11Nov 14vs LouisvilleABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 12Nov 21at VirginiaABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 13Nov 28vs NC StateABC / 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.
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