How to Watch College Football: Channels and Streaming

Where college football games air each week, from ESPN and ABC to FOX, CBS, NBC and the conference networks, and how to stream them.

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College football is spread across many channels, which is why “what channel is the game on?” is such a common search. The College Football schedule on this site lists the channel for every game.

The main networks

How to stream a game

  1. Open the game on this site and check the channel.
  2. Tap Watch live to open it with our streaming partner.
  3. If the game is only on a standalone app, the game page will say so.

Which of these channels you can get depends on the service and your location, so confirm on the provider’s page.

Cutting the cord? See how to watch college football without cable.

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Frequently asked questions

What channels show college football?

ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, FOX, FS1, CBS, CBS Sports Network, NBC, and conference networks such as the ACC Network, SEC Network, and Big Ten Network.

Where do I find this week's schedule?

The College Football page on this site lists each game with its channel.

Update history

This guide has been updated 1 time since it was published on Oct 27, 2026.

  • Reworded to refer to live TV streaming services in general and to name our streaming partner only where the Watch link goes.
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Channel lineups, prices, and plans change; confirm current details with each provider.