How to watch college football in 2026
| Conference | Main TV partners |
|---|---|
| SEC | ABC, ESPN networks, SEC Network (SEC Network+ on the ESPN app) |
| Big Ten | FOX, CBS, NBC, FS1, Big Ten Network; Peacock carries some exclusive games |
| ACC | ABC, ESPN networks, ACC Network, The CW |
| Big 12 | ABC, ESPN networks, FOX, FS1 |
| Notre Dame | NBC and Peacock for home games |
Channels vary game by game, so your team's page is the best place to check each one.
College Football Playoff 2026-27
ESPN holds the CFP rights and sublicenses some games to TNT Sports (TNT, truTV and HBO Max). Selection Day is Sunday, Dec. 6.
| Round | Dates |
|---|---|
| First round (campus sites) | Fri. Dec. 18 and Sat. Dec. 19 |
| Quarterfinals | Wed. Dec. 30 (Fiesta Bowl) and Fri. Jan. 1 (Cotton, Peach and Rose) |
| Semifinals | Thu. Jan. 14 (Orange Bowl) and Fri. Jan. 15 (Sugar Bowl) |
| National championship | Mon. Jan. 25, Las Vegas |
Our CFP and bowl schedule post has the time and network for each game.
Many kickoff times are announced only 12 or even 6 days ahead, so check your team's page during the week.
Print it
Every team page here has a one-page PDF and a calendar file that list the TV channel for each game, so you can see at a glance which service you need on which night. Times and channels still to be announced show as TBD.
Sources
Times and TV assignments can change; check the linked sources and providers before you plan or pay. Commentary is our own. Send a correction if you spot an error.