How to watch North Texas
every NORTH TEXAS 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 UNLV · vs Houston Christian · at Tulsa
ABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+
1FOX · CBS · NBCat Indiana
FOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN + occasional Peacock exclusive · Peacock takes roughly one exclusive per team per season.
1CBS-ledverify before seasonat Texas 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.
What covers the season
guaranteed games (worst case) · possible (best case)Hulu + Live TV
$82.99/mo
12/12All TV games
occasional Peacock/Paramount+ exclusives not included
YouTube TV
$82.99/mo
2–12/12
occasional Peacock/Paramount+ exclusives not included
can't cover: ESPN
Fubo
$84.99/mo
2–12/12
occasional Peacock/Paramount+ exclusives not included
can't cover: ESPN
DIRECTV STREAM
$108.99/mo as needed
2–12/12
needs Choice tier (+$22/mo): BTN and ESPNU aren't in the base package
occasional Peacock/Paramount+ exclusives not included
can't cover: ESPN
Sling Orange + Blue
$80.99/mo as needed
0–12/12
needs Local FOX & NBC (select markets): FOX and NBC aren't in the base package; Sports Extra (+$15/mo): BTN and ESPNU aren't in the base package
can't cover: FOX · CBS · NBC; ESPN; CBS-led
ESPN Select (was ESPN+)
$12.99/mo
0–11/12
can't cover: FOX · CBS · NBC; ESPN; CBS-led
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/Paramount+ exclusives not included.
Budget play
ESPN (Unlimited) · $29.99/mo
ESPN (Unlimited) gets 10–11 of 12 games at the lowest price; catch the rest at a bar.
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 5at IndianaFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 2Sep 12vs UNLVABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 3Sep 19at Texas StateCBS / CBSSN / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 4Sep 26vs Houston ChristianABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 5Oct 1at TulsaABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 6Oct 10vs CharlotteABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 8Oct 24at NavyABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 9Oct 29vs Florida AtlanticABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 10Nov 7vs RiceABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 11Nov 14at UTSAABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 12Nov 21at TulaneABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 13Nov 28vs UABABC / ESPN / 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.
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