How to watch UCF
every UCF 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 rights11ESPN + FOX (+ TNT)vs Bethune-Cookman · vs Georgia State · vs TCU
ABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / FOX / FS1 / TNT / truTV + occasional ESPN+ exclusive · A handful of games are sublicensed to TNT/truTV (stream on HBO Max).
1ESPN + The CWat Pittsburgh
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 ACC Network and ACC Extra aren't in the base package
occasional ESPN+ exclusives not included
Fubo
$84.99/mo
1–12/12
occasional ESPN+ exclusives not included
can't cover: ESPN + FOX (+ TNT)
ESPN Select (was ESPN+)
$12.99/mo
0–12/12
can't cover: ESPN + FOX (+ TNT); ESPN + The CW
Sling Orange + Blue
$80.99/mo as needed
0–12/12
needs Sports Extra (+$15/mo): ESPNU and ACC Network and ACC Extra aren't in the base package; Local FOX & NBC (select markets): FOX isn't in the base package
can't cover: ESPN + FOX (+ TNT); 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 ESPN+ exclusives not included.
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 3vs Bethune-CookmanABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / FOX / FS1 / TNT / truTV (TBA)
Wk 2Sep 12at PittsburghABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ACC Network / ACC Extra / The CW Network free (TBA)
Wk 3Sep 19vs Georgia StateABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / FOX / FS1 / TNT / truTV (TBA)
Wk 4Sep 26vs TCUABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / FOX / FS1 / TNT / truTV (TBA)
Wk 5Oct 3at HoustonABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / FOX / FS1 / TNT / truTV (TBA)
Wk 6Oct 10at Oklahoma StateABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / FOX / FS1 / TNT / truTV (TBA)
Wk 8Oct 24vs BYUABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / FOX / FS1 / TNT / truTV (TBA)
Wk 9Oct 31vs BaylorABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / FOX / FS1 / TNT / truTV (TBA)
Wk 10Nov 7at KansasABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / FOX / FS1 / TNT / truTV (TBA)
Wk 11Nov 14vs Arizona StateABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / FOX / FS1 / TNT / truTV (TBA)
Wk 12Nov 21vs Iowa StateABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / FOX / FS1 / TNT / truTV (TBA)
Wk 13Nov 28at ColoradoABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / FOX / FS1 / TNT / truTV (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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