How to watch Western Kentucky
every WESTERN KENTUCKY 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 rights9CBSSN + ESPNvs Mercyhurst · at New Mexico State · vs Missouri State
CBSSN / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+
1FOX + CBSSNverify before seasonat Nevada
FOX / FS1 / FS2 / CBSSN · Post-realignment deal — confirm the partner list before the season.
1Disney/ESPNat Georgia
ABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / SEC Network / SECN+
1FOX · CBS · NBCat Indiana
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
11–12/12
occasional Peacock exclusives not included
can't cover: FOX + CBSSN
YouTube TV
$82.99/mo
2–12/12
occasional Peacock exclusives not included
can't cover: FOX + CBSSN; CBSSN + ESPN
Fubo
$84.99/mo
2–12/12
occasional Peacock exclusives not included
can't cover: FOX + CBSSN; CBSSN + ESPN
DIRECTV STREAM
$108.99/mo as needed
2–12/12
needs Choice tier (+$22/mo): ESPNU and SEC Network and SECN+ and BTN aren't in the base package
occasional Peacock exclusives not included
can't cover: FOX + CBSSN; CBSSN + ESPN
ESPN (Unlimited)
$29.99/mo
1–10/12
can't cover: FOX + CBSSN; FOX · CBS · NBC; CBSSN + 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): ESPNU and SEC Network and SECN+ and BTN aren't in the base package
can't cover: FOX + CBSSN; Disney/ESPN; FOX · CBS · NBC; CBSSN + ESPN
ESPN Select (was ESPN+)
$12.99/mo
0–9/12
can't cover: FOX + CBSSN; Disney/ESPN; FOX · CBS · NBC; CBSSN + ESPN
Fox One
$19.99/mo
0–2/12
can't cover: FOX + CBSSN; Disney/ESPN; FOX · CBS · NBC; CBSSN + ESPN
Peacock
$10.99/mo
0–1/12
can't cover: FOX + CBSSN; Disney/ESPN; FOX · CBS · NBC; CBSSN + ESPN
Paramount+
$12.99/mo
0–1/12
can't cover: FOX + CBSSN; Disney/ESPN; FOX · CBS · NBC; CBSSN + 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 covers the most (11–12 of 12).
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 NevadaFOX / FS1 / FS2 / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 2Sep 12at GeorgiaABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / SEC Network / SECN+ (TBA)
Wk 3Sep 19at IndianaFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 4Sep 26vs MercyhurstCBSSN / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 5Oct 1at New Mexico StateCBSSN / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 6Oct 8vs Missouri StateCBSSN / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 7Oct 14at Sam HoustonCBSSN / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 9Oct 27vs DelawareCBSSN / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 10Nov 7at Middle TennesseeCBSSN / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 11Nov 14vs Jacksonville StateCBSSN / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 12Nov 21at LibertyCBSSN / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 13Nov 28vs Kennesaw StateCBSSN / 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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