The 2026-2027 NCAA College Football season is underway, with the opening weekend of games beginning on August 23. The inaugural matchup features the North Carolina Tar Heels taking on the TCU Horned Frogs at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland on August 29, airing at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT on ESPN.
Games throughout the season will be distributed across numerous networks and streaming platforms, including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, and specialty channels like the ACC Network and Big Ten Network. For those without cable subscriptions, multiple streaming options provide access to college football action, including Sling TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and ESPN Unlimited, with pricing starting as low as $29.99 per month for ESPN Unlimited standalone service.
DirecTV offers another alternative for cord-cutters, providing its Entertainment package at $59.99 for the first month, which includes access to the primary networks carrying college football games. Viewers can also utilize affordable cable antennas to access over-the-air broadcasts on ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX without additional subscriptions.
The high ratings from previous college football broadcasts suggest strong viewer interest in the 2026-2027 season. Celebrity fans of various programs may boost attendance and viewership, as prominent personalities continue to support their alma mater teams throughout the fall.
Originally reported by Variety →
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