How to watch UAB
every UAB 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 rights11ESPNvs UL Monroe · at Louisiana · vs Navy
ABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+
1FOX · CBS · NBCat Illinois
FOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN + occasional Peacock exclusive · Peacock takes roughly one exclusive per team per season.
What covers the season
guaranteed games (worst case) · possible (best case)Hulu + Live TV
$82.99/mo
12/12All TV games
occasional Peacock exclusives not included
YouTube TV
$82.99/mo
1–12/12
occasional Peacock exclusives not included
can't cover: ESPN
DIRECTV STREAM
$108.99/mo as needed
1–12/12
needs Choice tier (+$22/mo): BTN and ESPNU aren't in the base package
occasional Peacock 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
ESPN Select (was ESPN+)
$12.99/mo
0–11/12
can't cover: FOX · CBS · NBC; ESPN
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 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.
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 IllinoisFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 2Sep 12vs UL MonroeABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 3Sep 19at LouisianaESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 4Sep 25vs NavyABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 5Oct 3vs SamfordABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 6Oct 10at MemphisABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 7Oct 15vs East CarolinaABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 9Oct 31at South FloridaABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 10Nov 7vs CharlotteABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 11Nov 14at TempleABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 12Nov 21vs UTSAABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 13Nov 28at North TexasABC / 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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