How to watch Rutgers
every RUTGERS 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 Massachusetts · vs USC · vs Howard
FOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN + occasional Peacock exclusive · Peacock takes roughly one exclusive per team per season.
1ESPN + The CWat Boston College
ABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network + occasional ESPN+ exclusive
What covers the season
guaranteed games (worst case) · possible (best case)YouTube TV
$82.99/mo
12/12All TV games
occasional Peacock/ESPN+ exclusives not included
Hulu + Live TV
$82.99/mo
12/12All TV games
occasional Peacock exclusives not included
DIRECTV STREAM
$108.99/mo as needed
12/12All TV games
needs Choice tier (+$22/mo): BTN and ESPNU and ACC Network and ACC Extra aren't in the base package
occasional Peacock/ESPN+ exclusives not included
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 and ACC Network and ACC Extra aren't in the base package
can't cover: FOX · CBS · NBC; ESPN + The CW
ESPN Select (was ESPN+)
$12.99/mo
0–1/12
can't cover: FOX · CBS · NBC; ESPN + The CW
Three ways to buy
depending on what kind of fan you areOne service, no thinking
YouTube TV · $82.99/mo
YouTube TV guarantees every TV game; occasional Peacock/ESPN+ exclusives not 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 3vs MassachusettsFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 2Sep 11at Boston CollegeABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 3Sep 19vs USCFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 4Sep 26vs HowardFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 5Oct 3vs IndianaFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 7Oct 17at MarylandFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 8Oct 24at NorthwesternFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 9Oct 31vs MichiganFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 10Nov 7at WisconsinFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 11Nov 14vs NebraskaFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 12Nov 21at Penn StateFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 13Nov 28vs Michigan 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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