How to watch Tennessee
every TENNESSEE 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 rights11Disney/ESPNvs Furman · vs Kennesaw State · vs Texas
ABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / SEC Network / SECN+
1ESPN + The CWat Georgia Tech
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)DIRECTV STREAM
$108.99/mo as needed
12/12All TV games
needs Choice tier (+$22/mo): ESPNU and SEC Network and SECN+ and ACC Network and ACC Extra aren't in the base package
occasional ESPN+ exclusives not included
Sling Orange + Blue
$80.99/mo as needed
0–12/12
needs Sports Extra (+$15/mo): ESPNU and SEC Network and SECN+ and ACC Network and ACC Extra aren't in the base package
can't cover: Disney/ESPN; ESPN + The CW
ESPN Select (was ESPN+)
$12.99/mo
0–1/12
can't cover: Disney/ESPN; ESPN + The CW
Three ways to buy
depending on what kind of fan you areOne service, no thinking
ESPN (Unlimited) · $29.99/mo
ESPN (Unlimited) guarantees every TV game.
Every snap, no gaps
ESPN (Unlimited) · $29.99/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 5vs FurmanABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / SEC Network / SECN+ (TBA)
Wk 2Sep 12at Georgia TechABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 3Sep 19vs Kennesaw StateABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / SEC Network / SECN+ (TBA)
Wk 4Sep 26vs TexasABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / SEC Network / SECN+ (TBA)
Wk 5Oct 3vs AuburnABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / SEC Network / SECN+ (TBA)
Wk 6Oct 10at ArkansasABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / SEC Network / SECN+ (TBA)
Wk 7Oct 17vs AlabamaABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / SEC Network / SECN+ (TBA)
Wk 8Oct 24at South CarolinaABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / SEC Network / SECN+ (TBA)
Wk 10Nov 7vs KentuckyABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / SEC Network / SECN+ (TBA)
Wk 11Nov 14at Texas A&MABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / SEC Network / SECN+ (TBA)
Wk 12Nov 21vs LSUABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / SEC Network / SECN+ (TBA)
Wk 13Nov 28at VanderbiltABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / SEC Network / SECN+ (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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