How to watch SMU
every SMU 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 UC Davis · at Louisville · vs Missouri State
ABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network + occasional ESPN+ exclusive
1ESPNat Florida State
ESPN · announced
1NBC/Peacockat Notre Dame
NBC + occasional Peacock exclusive
What covers the season
guaranteed games (worst case) · possible (best case)YouTube TV
$82.99/mo
12/12All TV games
occasional ESPN+/Peacock 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): ESPNU and ACC Network and ACC Extra aren't in the base package
occasional ESPN+/Peacock exclusives not included
Sling Orange + Blue
$80.99/mo as needed
2–12/12
needs Sports Extra (+$15/mo): ESPNU and ACC Network and ACC Extra aren't in the base package; Local FOX & NBC (select markets): NBC isn't in the base package
occasional Peacock exclusives not included
can't cover: ESPN + The CW
ESPN Select (was ESPN+)
$12.99/mo
0–10/12
can't cover: ESPN; ESPN + The CW; NBC/Peacock
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 ESPN+/Peacock exclusives not included.
Budget play
ESPN (Unlimited) · $29.99/mo
ESPN (Unlimited) gets 11–11 of 12 games at the lowest price; catch the rest at a bar.
Every snap, no gaps
ESPN (Unlimited) + Peacock · $40.98/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 7at Florida StateESPN
Wk 2Sep 12vs UC DavisABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 3Sep 19at LouisvilleABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 4Sep 26vs Missouri StateABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 5Oct 3vs Boston CollegeABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 7Oct 17vs VirginiaABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 8Oct 24vs CaliforniaABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 9Oct 31at SyracuseABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 10Nov 6vs Virginia TechABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 11Nov 14vs Wake ForestABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 12Nov 22at Notre DameNBC (TBA)
Wk 13Nov 28at StanfordABC / 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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