How to watch Sam Houston
every SAM HOUSTON 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 rights10CBSSN + ESPNvs Tulsa · vs Nicholls · at Liberty
CBSSN / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+
1ESPNat Troy
ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+
1ESPN + FOX (+ TNT)at Texas Tech
ABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / FOX / FS1 / TNT / truTV + occasional ESPN+ exclusive · A handful of games are sublicensed to TNT/truTV (stream on HBO Max).
What covers the season
guaranteed games (worst case) · possible (best case)YouTube TV
$82.99/mo
1–12/12
occasional ESPN+ exclusives not included
can't cover: ESPN; CBSSN + ESPN
DIRECTV STREAM
$108.99/mo as needed
1–12/12
needs Choice tier (+$22/mo): ESPNU isn't in the base package
occasional ESPN+ exclusives not included
can't cover: ESPN; CBSSN + ESPN
ESPN Select (was ESPN+)
$12.99/mo
0–12/12
can't cover: ESPN; CBSSN + ESPN; ESPN + FOX (+ TNT)
Sling Orange + Blue
$80.99/mo as needed
0–12/12
needs Sports Extra (+$15/mo): ESPNU isn't in the base package; Local FOX & NBC (select markets): FOX isn't in the base package
can't cover: ESPN; CBSSN + ESPN; ESPN + FOX (+ TNT)
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.
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 1Sep 5at TroyESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 2Sep 12vs TulsaCBSSN / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 3Sep 19vs NichollsCBSSN / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 4Sep 26at Texas TechABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / FOX / FS1 / TNT / truTV (TBA)
Wk 6Oct 8at LibertyCBSSN / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 7Oct 14vs Western KentuckyCBSSN / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 8Oct 21vs New Mexico StateCBSSN / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 9Oct 27at Missouri StateCBSSN / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 10Nov 7at Jacksonville StateCBSSN / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 11Nov 14vs Kennesaw StateCBSSN / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 12Nov 21vs Middle TennesseeCBSSN / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 13Nov 28at Florida InternationalCBSSN / 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.
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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